Surf Lessons in Lagos, Algarve
Overview
Our school offers surf lessons for beginners surfers on the amazing waves and beaches of the Algarve with a local surfer. The school has a team of certified and experienced instructors who provide personalized and professional coaching in a fun and safe environment. The school has a fleet of high-quality surfboards and wetsuits for the surf lessons. We are a small groups surf school. QUALITY OVER QUANTITY.
What's Included
- High quality surfboard and wetsuit included
- Sports insurance
- Certified experienced surf instructors by Portuguese goverment
- Beach transfer
- Local Portuguese guide
- Lunch
- Bottled water
Meeting and Pickup
We will meet you at our pick up point closest to your accomodation. Location and time will be provided until the evening of the day before the activity via whatsapp. As we depend on waves and tides conditions and for SAFETY REASONS the pick up time may vary. Please be there at least 5 minutes earlier at the pick up point as we can only wait for maximum 5 minutes, since we have to pick up other clients as well. Therefore, if you are late we will unfortunately consider you as a NO-SHOW, no refund provided.
Praia da Cordoama
Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
A Surf day at our Surf School begins with our Surf-Van pick you up at predetermined spot in the lagos área. Depending on the winds, tides and swell size, we'll choose a surf spot that suits the day's conditions and is best for learning. After arriving to the surf spot, we'll grab our gear from the van and head to the sand to get our wetsuits on. The surf session begins with a warm up, introduction of the beach and ocean conditions, surf materials, and safety rules. We will also practice some techniques and pop-ups on the sand. We know you want to go surfing and it is time to show us in the water what you've learned at the sand.
Our surf experience includes 2:30 hours of surfing including, warmup, safety briefing, wetsuit and surfboard. Beach transfer is included if you in Lagos area. We promise you that you will catch waves on your first session! Get ready for an amazing surf experience! The total time from the pick up and drop off is around 4h&30m.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We only teach kids 16 up
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Surf Lessons in Lagos, Algarve?
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Activity code: C-61524P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- High quality surfboard and wetsuit included.
- Sports insurance.
- Certified experienced surf instructors by Portuguese goverment.
- Beach transfer.
- Local Portuguese guide.
- Lunch.
- Bottled water.
The minimum age to participate is 19..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Surf Lessons in Lagos, Algarve is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Surf Lessons in Lagos, Algarve will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- High quality surfboard and wetsuit included
- Sports insurance
- Certified experienced surf instructors by Portuguese goverment
- Beach transfer
- Local Portuguese guide
- Lunch
- Bottled water
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- we only teach kids 16 up
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
