Learn to surf holiday in Portugal, Algarve

Beginner or intermediate surf school holidays on the Algarve

The Southwest Algarve is home to Europe's last unspoiled coastline. With its pristine beaches, clean water, point breaks, beach breaks and even a couple of big wave spots offering solid year round surf there are endless opportunities for beginners and experts alike.

Learn to surf or improve your skills on our surf school packages in the Algave, Portugal.
For advanced surfers we offer equipment only packages and guided surf tours of the best surf breaks along this fantastic coastline.

Lagos is the heart of the west Algarve and beautifully retains its small town charm. Ideally situated just under an hour from Faro airport Lagos is also the terminal of the Algarve railway. Lagos has its own modern marina, beach cafes, golf courses and within its ancient walls lies a network of bars, restaurants, year round entertainment and a bustling nightlife to suit everyone.

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Itinerary / Highlights

The surf school is based at Praia do Amado on the beautiful west coast about 25mins outside Lagos. You will be picked up each day from your hotel and dropped back at the end of each day.

Amado beach boasts the best conditions for beginners in the Algarve and hence it is where we have our beach hut and mostly conduct our lessons. We have a number of surf courses for beginners available. We also have body boards and fins for hire.

All lessons are taught by qualified BSA (British Surf Instructor) and FPS (Portuguese Surf Federation) coaches. Each teacher has a maximum of 10 students and lessons are generally 2 sessions of 1,5 hours each day breaking for a supplied lunch consisting of water, fruit, sandwiches, crisps, biscuits etc.

All equipment is supplied (surfboard, wetsuit, leash, rash vest etc) and you are taught how to handle the equipment in a safe environment. Shade is also supplied.

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Accommodation Details

We can offer a selection of accommodation options in Lagos depending on your taste and budget, from basic hostel accommodation to luxury beach hotels.

Surfcamp - The newly opened surf camp is in a lovely coverted Portugese house. The camp is aimed at single travellers who want to stay in a fun a socialble surf lodge, with other surfers and kitesurfers. rooms sleep four people sharing.

The lodge has a mature private garden with a home away from home feel to it, it offers a kitchen facility, is 5 mins from lagos town, 7 mins from beaches (not kite beach, this is 10 mins drive) laundry service available, supermarket over the road as well as bars and restaurants. The lodge also has a 7 seater hot tub, BBQ and massage nights.