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Albufeira: Surfing at Galé Beach

1. Albufeira: Surfing at Galé Beach

Meet your instructors at Galé Beach beach, store your belongings and get your wetsuit and surfboard together for some time in the sun and surf. Learn the basics of surfing once on the beach. Let your instructors guide you step by step on how to catch and ride the waves. Have plenty of time to be in the water and practice your skills.

Albufeira: 2-Hour Falesia Beach Surf Lesson

2. Albufeira: 2-Hour Falesia Beach Surf Lesson

After stepping out of the van, you will be able to see the waves on the beach underneath you. How they conceal the sand, only to reveal it again a second afterward. You can breathe in the salty air and feel the sun on your skin as you slip into your wetsuit. When your feet touch the sand of the beach, your adventure is just one step ahead of you. In the hands of this surfing and snorkeling school based in Albufeira, you will have the opportunity to start from the ground up and learn how to surf. You will be brought closer to the ocean to experience memorable moments underwater and on your surfboard. You can try something new that you will broaden your horizons, it’s all about the experience.  Your lesson will be adjusted according to your skills, meaning that you can start on the sand or hit the water straight away to further your skills. Enjoy a hands-on, personal learning experience, as each instructor looks after around nine participants.

Albufeira: 2-Hour Surfing Lesson

3. Albufeira: 2-Hour Surfing Lesson

Meet at the local partner's kiosk, located near the car park at Galé Beach. You'll be provided with a wetsuit and surfboard and, after that, it's time time to get started. The lesson starts with a short warm-up and safety briefing right before you get in the water. The first part of the lesson consists of learning how to get to the waves. After practising that for a while, you'll get out of the water and learn how to stand up on your board while catching the waves. You'll work on that for the rest of the lesson as well, with the instructors by your side helping you and giving you direct feedback while you're in the water.

Algarve: 2-Hour Beginner Surf Lesson

4. Algarve: 2-Hour Beginner Surf Lesson

Start with an intro from your experienced instructor on the basics of waves, currents, tides, and equipment, how to paddle and handle the surfboard in the water in a safe manner. The beginners use foam surfboards for safety and full-length wet suits to stay warm and comfortable. The course takes approximately 2-hours which includes a theory lesson on the beach. Learn how to surf in the Algarve and develop a new passion.

Albufeira: Surfing Lesson at Galé Beach

5. Albufeira: Surfing Lesson at Galé Beach

Discover the joy of surfing with this surf lesson at Galé Beach in Albufeira. Pick up practical skills and knowledge to help you advance your skills swiftly. Enjoy the use of a high-quality wetsuit and surf board during your lesson with a certified instructor. Meet your guide at the supplier's shop at the pier in Albufeira. Get fitted with a neoprene wetsuit and a surfboard. Start your lesson with a brief warm-up that includes safety instructions. Hop into the water and find out how to catch a wave. Practice for a while before being taught how to climb on the board while catching the waves. Work on fine tuning this skill for the rest of the lesson, with instructors at your side to help you and give you actionable feedback.

Carrapateira: Surf Lesson

6. Carrapateira: Surf Lesson

Based in Carrapateira Village, we are a touristic company which provides qualified and personal tours for small groups or private, for different kind of activities to show you the secrets of the area and around. We want to offer different activities for tourists, so they can also get to know more about this area and fall in love with it as we do. It is also about creating moments, experiences and memories to take back home with you! With this surf lesson, you will introduce yourself to an amazing sport, or improve your skills at it, in one of the most beautiful beaches around, exercising your body and mind, while having a perfect beach day! Our instructor will make it so easy for you, that for sure, this will be the beginning of a new hobby and a perfect activity during you holidays!

Benagil: Sea Cave Guided Bodyboard Tour

7. Benagil: Sea Cave Guided Bodyboard Tour

Reach Benagil’s spectacular sea cave by bodyboard on this guided tour. Known as the cathedral of the sea for its gigantic arches and domed ceiling, you'll be able to examine the fossils in the cave's rocky walls, relax on its golden sand beach and dive below the turquoise waters. Starting at Benagil beach, which has its origins as a remote fishing village, slip into your flippers and paddle out on your bodyboard. Follow your guide out to sea and along the rugged coastline as you approach the huge arches that mark the entrance to Benagil cave. Inside the cave, take some time to relax on the beach, look for fossils in the rocks and listen to the roar of the ocean amplified by the cavernous walls. Illuminated by a circular hole in its roof, the cave offers stunning photo opportunities. Paddle back to Benagil beach to finish the tour.

Armação de Pêra: 2-hour Surf Lesson for Beginners

8. Armação de Pêra: 2-hour Surf Lesson for Beginners

This fun 2-hour beginners surfing lesson on Bondi Beach lets you experience the thrill of catching your first wave. You will be taught surfing basics in a group of 6 students or less–a great way to increase your surf knowledge, technique, and confidence. If you've always wanted to try surfing but never have, there is perhaps no better setting than the famous Algarve Beaches. This popular 2-hour beginners surf lesson will give you an authentic taste of the world of surfing, important safety information about waves and the beach, and bragging rights about having conquered this cool and amazing sport! You will be taught how to safely go out and catch your first wave in a small group setting of 6 students or less. This personalized attention is the best way to build your surf knowledge and confidence while cultivating your surf technique. You will really be amazed at how easy, safe, and enjoyable it is to learn to surf. This 2-hour lesson is great for first-time surfers and also those who wish to refresh or refine their basic surf technique. Your instructors are fully-qualified and very friendly. Surf lessons packages are also available !!

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Overall rating

4.8 / 5

based on 75 reviews

It's a perfect surfing lesson for beginners. Raphael is really kind and a great teacher. He tells you how to enjoy the waves so that you don't feel nervous. If you travel to Albufeira, make sure to learn surfing with them! Enjoying the sea with your eyes and experiencing it with your body are completely different dimensions.

I was the only person to sign up for the class on a chilly winter morning. Surprisingly, the instructor did not cancel and I ended up getting a private lesson with the whole beach to myself. The instructor was really friendly and constructive with feedback to help me improve my technique

This experience was wonderful! When visiting the Algarve, it is a must, not only for the friendliness and organization of the staff, but also for the landscapes and for being a dynamic activity that allows us to explore this treasure that is Benagil and its majestic cave.

Nuno was an amazing instructor! I had an amazing time learning how to surf with him. He was very helpful and very good at keeping me motivated to learn and keep going at it with surfing. He made surfing a lot more interesting and fun for me!

Nice stuff and they really take care of you and teach really good !! Really recommended!!