The 6 Best Bilbao Surf Lessons

1.Paddle Surf in Cantabria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42Our pick

Meet Enjoy SUP School in Noja for a two-hour paddleboarding lesson along Cantabria’s coast and cliffs. Marcos, David, or Aitor may lead your group, with beginner-friendly coaching, wetsuit, board, paddle, life jacket, lockers, insurance, and photos included. No previous experience is needed.

“We have never been Paddleboarding before and David was an excellent instructor. Would rate it higher if I could. Highly suggested for anyone in the region looking to experience a clean beach with clear water and great food”

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2.2 day surf course

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Meet Escuela Cántabra de Surf in Somo for four hours of practical coaching at Playa de Somo. You’ll work on form, technique, and balance with instructors from a school founded in 1991. The course is offered in English, limited to 15 people, and suits most beginners.

“This was an amazing experience both within a group and one and one training. The instructors are so friendly, funny and very good. I learnt so much.”

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3.1-day Surf Course for Adults

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41Best value

Meet the Escuela Cántabra de Surf at Somo Beach for a roughly two-hour adult lesson. Professional surfers teach in English, Italian, or French, and your board and wetsuit are included. You’ll practice on the Cantabrian coast with a school that has taught since 1991.

“La clase fue muy divertida y los monitores muy profesionales. Una manera de aprender o perfeccionar muy rápida.”

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4.Surf course 5 days

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $192

Spend five days learning to surf at Somo Beach with Escuela Cántabra de Surf, one of Spain’s long-running surf schools. You receive about 10 hours of instruction, board and wetsuit equipment, and coaching in English. Instructors such as Jose, Manu, Pedro, Natalia, and Javier are praised for patient, personal feedback, though scheduling and group organization can be uneven.

“Surf instructor Jose ('Huevo Frito') learned us to catch waves from day one. He's incredibely funny, optimistic, experienced and patient. Big smiles every day! He gave us individual feedback in fluent English and made us feel like surfers, even on days with small waves.”

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5.Surf course 7 days

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5 reviews · from $232

Spend seven days learning to surf at Playa de Somo with Escuela Cántabra de Surf, founded in 1991 and directed by surfers. You receive two hours of instruction each day, for 14 hours total, with all surf equipment included. Groups are limited to 15 people, and the course begins and ends at the beach.

“El lugar es pesimo. Los monitores pocas ganas de trabajar. Los hacen bañarse con agua fria despues de hacer surf a lo que se suma que durmen durante una semana en el piso y con frio a lo cual esperaria que se aconsejara llevar bolsas de Read more”

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6.SURF course in Cantabria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42Top rated

Spend about two hours learning or improving your surfing at Trengandín Beach in Helgueras, Cantabria. ENJOY SUP SCHOOL teaches beginners through advanced surfers how currents, waves, and breakers work. The English-language course meets at P.º del Brusco 25 in Noja and welcomes up to 15 people.

“We were staying in Bilbao and decided we had to rent a car to get to Cantabria for the lesson. My kids enjoyed their first surf l3sson but who wouldn't being in Spain.”

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