Swelldesk Coliving & Coworking - Surf & Work Hub in Peniche

About This Space

Swelldesk offers a vibrant and inspiring environment where productivity meets community in the heart of Portugal's surf country. The modern apartment, built in 2019, is thoughtfully furnished and equipped to support both focused work and social connection. Residents enjoy a creative, active lifestyle with easy access to beaches and surf swells, all while connecting with a global community of like-minded individuals. It's the ideal base for remote workers, teams on workation, and anyone looking to blend serious work with an adventurous Portuguese lifestyle.

Biggest Pros

• Exceptionally clean, well-kept, and thoughtfully designed space
• Gracious, helpful, and knowledgeable host
• Fast, reliable gigabit internet
• Spacious and well-appointed with high-quality amenities
• Perfect blend of work-friendly environment and social atmosphere

Biggest Cons

Unique Selling Point

A meticulously designed modern apartment offering a seamless fusion of high-productivity coworking and an active surf lifestyle in Portugal's most famous surf region.

Neighborhood

Located in the lovely, traditional Portuguese town of Atouguia da Baleia, offering authentic local flair and tranquility. Daily essentials like a supermarket, ATM, restaurants, and bars are all within a minute's walk.

Community Vibe

A welcoming international community of digital nomads and remote workers focused on work-life balance and connection.

Social Events

The open layout of the apartment naturally encourages socializing among flatmates. The space is designed to foster connections, helping residents find new friends, like-minded peers, and even potential business partners within the Swelldesk community.

Typical Resident

Digital nomads, remote workers, surf enthusiasts, and teams on workation seeking a productive yet socially engaging environment.

Amenities

The space is designed for comfort and productivity, featuring a fully equipped kitchen for dinner parties, inviting outdoor and living room areas, and dedicated workspaces. Privacy is accommodated with personal room desks and a separate Skype room for important calls.

• High-speed Gigabit Internet (up to 1000 MBit/s)
• Multiple coworking desks (including standing desks)
• Private Skype/phone room
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Outdoor lounge area
• Indoor living room lounge
• Work desk in each bedroom
• Wi-Fi printer
• Smart TVs
• Surfboard storage
• Bike and surfboard rentals available

Location & Accessibility

Perfectly situated for both daily convenience and adventure. A supermarket is less than a minute away on foot, while the famous beaches of Peniche are a short drive. Lisbon Airport is about an hour away by car.

Public Transport

A local bus stop is within a minute's walk in Atouguia da Baleia. Lisbon Airport (LIS) is approximately a 60-minute drive, providing the main air access.

Car Considerations

A car is highly recommended for full exploration of the region and easy access to the numerous beaches and surf spots around Peniche, which are roughly a 7-minute drive away. The space offers information on rentals.

Walkability

Extremely walkable for daily needs within the town of Atouguia da Baleia. For trips to Peniche, Baleal, or other surf breaks, a car, taxi, or ride-share is necessary.

Key Distances

Supermarket: <1 min walk. Beaches (Peniche/Baleal): ~7 min by car. Lisbon Airport: ~60 min by car. Local restaurants/bars/ATM: <1 min walk.

Challenges & Tips

While the immediate town is very walkable, the area's main attraction—the surf beaches—requires transportation. Renting a car is the most flexible option for surfers and explorers. The hosts can assist with arranging bike and surfboard rentals.

Lifestyle Activities

Social & Cultural

Community-focused living with shared spaces designed to foster natural connections and organized socializing.

• Community dinners in the fully-equipped kitchen
• Socializing in the shared lounge and outdoor areas
• Networking with other digital nomads and remote workers

Wellness & Fitness

Outdoor & Adventure

Centered around the world-class surf and beach lifestyle of the Peniche region.

• Surfing at the renowned breaks of Peniche and Baleal
• Bike rentals for exploring the local area
• Beach trips and watersports

Ratings