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Gran Canaria Surfing lessons

Our most recommended Gran Canaria Surfing lessons

Playa del Inglés: Surfing Class for Beginners

1. Playa del Inglés: Surfing Class for Beginners

Become a surfer for the day in the perfect year-round weather conditions of Gran Canaria. Visit the most beautiful beaches on the island, and discover the best waves for learning. Enjoy maximum fun and maximum safety as you get to grips with surfing. Classes begin with a theory lesson in the surf school at the foot of the spectacular sand dunes of Maspalomas. The video class is a fun, uncomplicated session that will soon set you up for a day in the water. Then, it's time to get wet and put theory into action. Once your instructors have located the best beach conditions, they will be in the water with you at all times, making sure that you get the most out of your session. As a mobile unit, the instructors will determine the best conditions on your lesson day, meaning you will not only learn how to surf, but will discover some of the most beautiful spots on Gran Canaria, and get to experience the island’s surf culture up close.

Gran Canaria: Surfing Safari Course in Maspalomas

2. Gran Canaria: Surfing Safari Course in Maspalomas

After choosing to venture to the beach on your own or with the transport service that is included with your reservation (for those guests who are staying in the south of the island), you can gather with the group at the tour meeting point at the Meloneras Shopping Centre, where the surf school is located. Once there, your guide will provide you with a high-quality surfboard, before taking you to the beach where the course will take place. Throughout your course you will learn not only learn to surf with good technique, but also to have plenty of fun while you do it. Lessons are given in small groups of up to 8 people, so that you will receive all the attention you need and thus ensure a quality service.

Las Palmas: Learn to Surf with a Special Price for Two

3. Las Palmas: Learn to Surf with a Special Price for Two

Experience the thrill of surfing in this class designed for beginners and those who are still new to the sport. Learn from a professional instructor, and share the experience with a someone special in with this deal for two. Surf at a spot selected for having the best conditions for the development of the course. Let a certified instructor share their love of the sport with you during this five hour course. Get instruction in your native language with classes in English, Spanish, and Italian.

Gran Canaria: Stand-Up Paddle Lesson & Snorkeling Tour

4. Gran Canaria: Stand-Up Paddle Lesson & Snorkeling Tour

Join this tour and learn why stand-up paddle surfing has become on the most popular sports around! Because it is easier to learn and allows you to catch even the very small waves, stand-up paddle surfing is a perfect beginner's sport. In addition, Gran Canaria offers the ideal surfing conditions with consistent winds and temperate waters. So take the day to explore the stunning region of Gran Canaria from a multitude of views aboard your paddle. Your knowledgeable and highly skilled surfing instructors will give you introductory lessons and assist you with anything you might need for the duration of the tour. The instructors are also all surfers themselves, and hold life-guarding licenses to ensure your safety throughout the tour. So come and practice your paddle skills by weaving around the south and west coasts of gorgeous Gran Canaria. Experience one of the most ancient kinds of surfing and visit the coastline from a few different points of view.

Gran Canaria Surf Safari Course: Surf Lesson all levels

5. Gran Canaria Surf Safari Course: Surf Lesson all levels

You don't need to be a pro to surf with this exciting surf safari! This wonderful surf safari is for beginners and intermediates alike. The entire experience is designed around your comfort and skill level. The surf groups are small, making one-one-one time and guidance from your instructor possible, and participants are grouped according to skill levels. In addition, the tours are taken to waves that suit them and their level of ability to ensure that everyone can surf to the best of the abilities. Another advantage to joining this surf safari is getting the first pick of great surfing locations. Your knowledgeable instructors will take you to the places that have the best waves and are the least crowded, which means you get less map time and more wave time.

Gran Canaria: Multi Watersports Adventure

6. Gran Canaria: Multi Watersports Adventure

We will pick you up from your accommodation in the morning and bring you to our surf shop where we will provide the full equipment and the introduction to your Multi Water sports Adventure. You can choose between a full surf or bodyboard course or try a combination of both. For example, start by learning the basics of surfing, and then switch to bodyboarding. During the course, we will make a break and provide you with water and an energy bar. Plan your day according to your wishes!

Gran Canaria: Kitesurfing Experience Course for Beginners

7. Gran Canaria: Kitesurfing Experience Course for Beginners

Try out one of the fastest growing water sports on your Gran Canaria holiday. A team of dedicated and experienced instructors will teach you the basics of kitesurfing or help improve your skills if you’re a more experienced kitesurfer. On this 2-hour program, you’ll start out with theoretical lessons in the shop and then head to the beach, where you’ll get to practice in safe wind conditions. Please note, there will be extra time added on for pick-up, driving etc.  During the summer the Canary Islands enjoy favorable winds, making it an ideal place to learn kitesurfing. The experienced instructors have your safety as a top priority, and only operate beginner lessons in conditions that are suitable and safe. The course is suitable for both beginning and experienced kitesurfers, as the instructors will customize the offering with advice and technique improvements for more advanced students. Your program begins at 10:00, when the wind starts picking up. The first 3 sessions are held on land, when you’ll learn to control the kite and understand wind dynamics. At the end of the course, get your official IKO program certificate.

Lanzarote: Famara Beach Surfing Lessons

8. Lanzarote: Famara Beach Surfing Lessons

Learn how to surf at Famara Beach in small groups with a licensed instructor. Feel comfortable in a group appropriate to your level and snack on local fruit while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Meet your instructor at Famara Beach for surfing instructions for all levels. Get warmed up and sorted into a small group based on your experience level. Learn the basics of how to paddle and stand up, and catch your first wave if you're a beginner. Advanced surfers will learn new techniques and hone their skills. Enjoy the natural cliff landscapes and sandy beaches, and snack on fresh local fruit when you get hungry.

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What people are saying about Gran Canaria

Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 53 reviews

I had a great time with the staff of Canary Wave, from the pickup to the safety instructions and they took a lot of pictures of our surfing attempts and successes! The instructors where really good, the activity depends off course by the quantity of waves, we had to wait few times for the good ones but at the end we had a great morning and also managed to surf after not too many attempts. One advice is to get water shoes because underneath the water there are numerous rocks (at least in the lighthouse area in Maspolamas where we where) that can be really annoying

I’ve never done surfing before, so this was my first time. Instructor was really nice and helpful, thanks to that I was actually been able to catch a couple of waves. I really enjoyed the activity and would definitely recommend it.

Very nice instructor we were out with. She was only an instructor for the two of us, so it was almost private lessons, absolutely perfect. Definitely worth a visit!

Really fun and cool instructor, explains everything very well and look after you.

Practical lesson! Very mocht time to practise and nice instructors!