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A group of happy surfers is posing for a photo after completing their surfing lessons at Praia da Arrifana organised by Arrifana Surf School.
Student gives the teacher a high five during the beginners' surfing lessons (from 10 y.) on Praia da Arrifana with Arrifana Surf School.
Arrifana Surf School

Beginners' Surfing Lessons (from 12 y.) on Praia da Arrifana

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Activity
Surfing
Category
Group
Languages
English, Portuguese
Included
Transfer, Equipment
Levels
Beginner
Meeting place
Arrifana

We meet at our Beach Hut on Praia da Arrifana (Praia da Arrifana, Arrifana 8670 Aljezur, Portugal)

FREE cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the activity

Details

Learn how to catch a wave and make your first attempts at surfing, right here on Portugal's Atlantic coast! Our professional team will teach you all the basics skills so that you can improve quickly and stand upright on the board in no time. These surfing lessons are ideal for complete beginners and for those who still need a little extra help in order to get to the next level.
Meeting & Preparation We meet at our Beach Hut on Praia da Arrifana 10 minutes before the appointed time. There is a bus stop approximately 500 m from the beach. There is also a free parking area nearby for those who come by car. To start, you'll get to know your group and your surf instructor. If you have any valuables with you, we'll keep them safe for the duration of the course. Before the lesson starts, we will give you all the necessary equipment consisting of a wetsuit or rash guard and, most importantly, the surfboard. The course consists of 3 hours in the water with a 15-minute break. Outside the water, you will learn as much as in the water and can take breaks in between to refuel your energy.
Start time The start time depends on the tides to ensure the best conditions, so please plan some extra time on the day of your surf lessons. The exact start times are available 2 days in advance. We will inform you in time after you have completed the booking.
Course content - Safety rules - Surfboard composition - How to handle the board in the water - How to place your body, lie and sit on the surfboard - How to paddle in order to catch your waves - The position on the line-up - How to take-off (stand up) on the board - Timing to take-off
Included services - Wetsuit - Surfboard - Certified surf instructor - Photos (taken by external photographer - can be bought on site)
Bring along - Swimwear & towel - Water & snacks - T-Shirt
Requirements - Minimum age: 12 years - Physical health - Swimming ability
Good to know - The lesson will take place with a minimum of 3 participants - For children younger than 12 years, we recommend taking private surf lessons

Reviews

5.0

120 reviews

Tiago PTPortugal · August 2024
Great spot to surf, great vibe, amazing surf instructors Manuel and Luís!
LUIS FRANCISCO · FamilyESSpain · August 2024
Highly recommended to have your first contact with surfing. They give clear instructions in simple English. The monitor even gave us some clarification in Spanish. They help you from inside the water. It's a lot of fun, and although it's difficult, in the end we managed to surf some waves.
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manuela · FamilyCHSwitzerland · July 2024
Great place to be!
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