WHERE TO SURF · SPAIN SURF LESSONS
The Canaries surf all winter in water you can sit in without a suit; the mainland north coast works best from September. These 15 sort Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria by price, group size and how far the beginner zone sits from the reef.
Learn to surf at Playa de las Américas with certified instructors, small groups, gear, photos, snacks, and a two-hour beginner-friendly lesson.
“It was super worth it. Marco was great! I really recommend it🏄”
Learn to surf at Playa de las Américas with gear, coaching, photos, and feedback included in this friendly Tenerife beginner lesson.
“Awesome afternoon surf lesson! They were really friendly and refreshed us with the theory first before hitting the water. After the session, hot tea and biscuits were waiting for us while reviewing pictures of us surfing and discussing our technique and mistakes.”
Learn to surf in Playa de las Américas with friendly instructors, quality gear, low-tide lessons, and practical facilities for $41.
“What a fantastic team! So kind and focused on making you feel as an old friend! Being a newbie of surf they make my day helping me to correct mistakes and continuosly supporting while in the water! Clear explanation on the shore of needed technics with very professional teacher! Good service also for the after lesson, with showers available in the shop! So what a beautiful experience! Thanks again! Hope to be back soon!”
Review of Nerja’s guided paddleboard tour to Maro Waterfall, with cliffs, caves, snorkeling, photos, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Had the best time! The pace was easy, the guide was talkative and the waterfall was beautiful! Also, the pictures from the GoPro were great!”
Learn to surf in Gran Canaria with a four-hour beginner class, small groups, expert coaching, equipment, water, fruit, and photos included.
“It was perfect ❤️ I had a lot of fun and I even managed to get up on the board as a complete beginer 🏄🏻♀️”
Learn to surf on Fuerteventura’s white beaches with small groups, safety-led instruction, beach transfers, and equipment included.
“We enjoyed the course a lot. Gaspard chose a great beach for beginners and provided us with clear instructions on how to surf.”
Learn what to expect from BeDreamer’s four-hour Fuerteventura surf lesson, with small groups, gear, transport, tips, value, and booking advice.
“Esperienza fantastica. Assolutamente da provare. Il maestro era preparato oltre che gentile e disponibile. Divertiti tantissimo.”
Paddle Seville’s Guadalquivir with a patient guide, city views, lockers, photos, and a beginner-friendly 90-minute route.
“The activity is fun and the route is good, only problem is when you have a group of all different levels it means sone go forward snd sone stay back meaning it’s hard to hear the history of the city but I suppose that’s expected in these things.”
Review of Gran Canaria’s Puerto Rico boat trip with tapas, drinks, snorkeling, paddleboards, coastal views, and optional jet skis.
“Excellent value for money, super friendly staff, such an amazing time. I would 100% recommend this tour. The views were great, the drinks were great, the food and time spent in the water……. Just wow”
Learn to surf in Tenerife with a licensed instructor, small groups, beach warm-ups, and free Costa Adeje pickup for $66.54.
“First time and immediatly standing on the board. Cool. Very nice atmosphere and successful coaches 🤙🏼🌊🏄.”
Review of SaltyTours’ small-group Palma Bay boat trip, with snorkeling, paddleboards, sea scooters, drinks, and practical booking advice.
“This was a highlight of my trip with my children. Our guide was wonderful, warm and friendly. He was very sure to share all details about the trip and answered all questions. We swam and snorkeled in a beautiful cove and my son loved the Sea scooter. It was a gorgeous 25 minute boat ride to and from the cove as well. We would absolutely recommend this tour!!”
Paddle Ibiza’s quiet coves, caves, cliffs, and clear waters on a relaxed two-hour SUP outing with guides, gear, photos, and insurance.
“Great experience! The guide was helpful and super chill , had a great time , great views and a lot of fun!”
Review of Valencia’s jet ski tour with paddle surf, photos, free drink, coastal views, safety guidance, prices, and practical booking tips.
“Had a great experience, the guide was really friendly and everything was well organised. However it was upsetting that the jetski speed was limited to 58kph and the guides jetski was a lot faster. This is not common for them to be limited.”
Learn to surf at Lanzarote’s Famara Beach with small groups, certified instructors, video feedback, equipment, and insurance included.
“Eerste keer surfen in een kleine groep. Ondanks de sterke stroming en golven was het een fijne ervaring. Het eerste uur kregen we uitleg over veiligheid en basistechniek, daarna gingen we het water in met begeleiding van twee instructeurs. Ze spraken vlot Engels en gaven duidelijke, rustige instructies. Surfen op Famara Beach is extra leuk dankzij het bijzondere decor. Zeker een aanrader.”
Learn to surf in Fuerteventura with a patient, small-group instructor, beach theory, practical coaching, and flexible booking for $59.
“Unfortunately on the day, my son was unwell and the surfing conditions were difficult, and would have proven to be a battle for a beginner! They provided me with a full refund and communicated with me during the process. Thanks for this hopefully try again next time we're in town!”
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