PORTIMAO SURF LESSONS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend who has never stood on a board: 4 portimao surf lessons worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Meet SurfMilfontes at Praia do Malhão for a two-hour beginner-friendly surf lesson. You’ll spend 20 to 30 minutes on theory, warm up, then practice for about 90 minutes with a board, wetsuit, leash, and qualified instructor. Antonio, Miguel, and Eric are among the named instructors associated with the school.
“Very clear lesson, and perfect guidance from the instructor!! We are beginners but we surfed some waves! I recommend !!”
Meet in Praia de Carvoeiro and head to Bordeira Beach for about three hours of surf instruction with Duarte and the King Neptunos team. You’ll learn on the sand, practice in the Atlantic, and receive personal coaching in a small private group. Board, wetsuit, transport, and insurance are included.
“Neptunos is a surf school with the emphasis on teaching. If you want to learn to surf with a view to taking up surfing as your main sport or pastime, this is a good place to start. However, if you and your family would like to try surfing for a bit of fun, you may want to try a different school as Neptunos is quite strict and inflexible. Also important to note, no drinks or snacks provided so take your own and the cafe at the beach only accepts cash - no cards.”
At Praia da Rocha, you get a 90-minute surf lesson for all levels, ages 6 and up. Certified instructors such as Filipa, Dinis, Paolo, and Francisco teach warm-ups, beach technique, safety, and wave riding in Portuguese or English. Boards and wetsuits are included, with groups limited to 10 participants.
“Amazing experience! Instructors are very very professional and friendly !!! Amazing time is guaranteed”
Meet at Estrada da Galé near Guia for a roughly two-hour surf class with SURF Albufeira. Your instructor adjusts the lesson to your level, with private and group options available. Diogo has been praised for clear instruction in several languages, though start times may shift with the tide.
“It was our first time on a surf board and we got very good instructions so that we were able to even (almost) stand up :-D we had lots of fun and we definitely want to try it again!”
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