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Surf Guide Algarve

Surf School in Lagos, Portugal

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We offer surf guiding to intermediate surfers. Are you already able to surf independently but don't have (enough) knowledge about the area? Or are you just looking for a fun surf buddy? Then this is what you need. We take max. 3 guests to the beach who are all at least able to surf green waves, and with years of experience teaching and surfing in this area, we know where to go. So you'll be at the right spot, at the right time. Please note gear is not included but contact us for rental options.

Lessons:

Adults

Kids

Level:
    Main Surf Beach:
    Any beach between Lagos - Sagres - Aljezur
    Meet at:

    Central point

    • Lessons
    • Prices
    • Getting There
    • Waves
    • Terms
    • Due to changing tides exact surf lesson start times are not decided until the week of your lesson.
    • After you book we will contact you the week of your lesson to tell you your lessons start time.

    Surf Guide

    We guide groups of max. 3 persons. Guiding includes transfer to the best beach of the day, information about the area and spot, healthy & tasty lunch & a fun day on the beach. Gear is not included and we don't offer lessons. We can pick you up in Lagos. The prices are based on a full day (2 sessions) surfing, 1/2 day options possible. While surfing, you are responsible for yourself and your gear.

    Prices from 01 January to 31 December


    Group Rates

    Prices per person 1 Day 2 Days 3 Days 4 Days 5 Days
    Surf Guide €35 €70 €98 €130 €163
    • We pick you up from a central meeting point and take you to the beach

    Surf conditions in Lagos:

    Beginners:

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    Advanced:

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    18°

    Surf Lessons often occur at the areas best and most reliable surf beaches, Praia do Amado and Praia do Amoreira, 20-30 minutes from Lagos. Depending on conditions you may surf at any number of surf beaches nearby such as Maia Praia, Castalejo, Arrifana, Zavial, Cabanas and Porto de Mos. Either way the surf schools will pick you up and take you to the best beaches on the day.

    Don't worry if you have no experience whatsoever. The beginner's lessons are taught in waist deep water riding the white water only. You will learn everything from standing techniques to turning and finally paddling outside and learning how to catch ‘green' (unbroken) waves. If you are already experienced the instructors will take you further out and help you develop your technique on bigger waves.

    Lagos is a year round surf destination thanks to its position at the corner of the Algarve. It is one of Europe’s best kept secrets and offers waves for beginners, intermediates and expert surfers. It also has the warmest water in Portugal and the winter temperature is warm enough for t-shirts. In the summer the temperature is in the late 20s and stay bright until 10pm.

    Within Lagos is the town's long golden sandy beach that seems to go on forever, Meia Praia, a very safe beginners surf beach, but not always reliable.

    Further Afield

    Head further West and after 20 minutes you arrive at a crossroad, take the turn South West and after a few minutes you reach the laid back surf town of Sagres where you will find breaks such as Tonel, Mareta, Beliche and Zavial. Again different standards are catered for in these beaches that wrap around Cape St.Vincent

    Alternatively take the right turn and after 10 minutes you will reach a great beginners /intermediate surf beach Praia do Amado. Close by is one of Portugal’s most beautiful beaches Praia da Bordeira. Further North is the world class surf break in Arrifana and beginners beach Amoreira. The UK's Independent newspaper sums it up best: "Here is one of Europe's undiscovered treasures - thankfully protected by a 120km-long Parque Natural, which helps ensure that "tourist development" mostly means a café in a shack on a beach. It all seems like a fabulous secret, shared only by the intrepid few who make it this far. Their reward? Having miles and miles of these dramatic beaches (almost) to themselves."

    Come Surf Lagos with us…

    Payment

    • A small deposit is required to secure your booking.
    • Your balance is due when you arrive at the beach.

    Cancelling

    • To cancel go to the MyAccount section and log in or register and you can cancel from within your account.
    • Your deposit is non refundable but can be used for the same property/surf school within one year of your original booking.

    What happens if the surf school cancel the Surf Lessons?

    In the rare occasion that conditions do not allow for the surf lesson to go ahead you will be given a full refund.

    Debit/Credit cards are not accepted on site – cash only.

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    • Instructor Niels Labruijère in Surf Guide Algarve Niels Labruijère