Learn to surf or improve your basics on Famara Beach, a wide sandy shoreline inside a Lanzarote nature reserve. These group lessons suit first-timers and early improvers, with softboards, wetsuits and coaching included so you can focus on standing up and reading the water.
Half-day sessions usually run around 10:00 to 12:00 or 12:30 to 14:30. Full-day intensives combine a morning theory and practice block, a short break, then more water time through the early afternoon. You warm up on the sand, cover safety and technique, then practise in the water with real-time coaching.
Multi-day courses add progressive coaching across consecutive days. Longer packages may include photo analysis and, on the fuller courses, a dry-land training session and a completion diploma after enough hours in the water.
Meet at Av. El Marinero 13 in Caleta de Famara. From there the team heads to Famara Beach, known for its open sandy bay and consistent beginner-friendly waves inside the nature reserve.
Open to beginners and early improvers aged 13 and over. You should be comfortable in the sea and able to swim.
Tell the team about any medical conditions or injuries when you enquire so instructors can adapt the session. No prior surfing experience is needed.
Groups stay small at a maximum of eight learners per instructor, with British Surfing Association qualified coaches and lifeguard cover. All surf equipment is included, and lessons are delivered in English and Spanish on one of Lanzarote's best learning beaches.
Famara's wide sandy bay inside the nature reserve offers forgiving whitewater and room to spread out, even when conditions are busy. Multi-day options add progressive coaching with photo analysis on longer packages.
The minimum age for these group surf lessons is 13. Younger children can book the dedicated children's surf lessons instead.
When you request a place, share ages and any medical notes so the team can confirm the right product for your group.
Groups are capped at eight students per instructor. That keeps coaching personal while still feeling social.
If you want exclusive attention, look at the private lesson options for one, two or three people.
Yes. Softboards, wetsuits and rash vests are provided as needed for the lesson. You do not need to bring your own board.
Wear a swimsuit under your wetsuit and bring a towel, reef-safe sunscreen and a change of clothes.
A half day is about two hours of teaching. A full day is about four hours, usually split into a morning block, a short break, then more water time.
Multi-day options build those sessions across consecutive days for faster progression.
It is not included.
Surf lessons depend on safe sea conditions. If conditions are unsafe, the school will offer another date or a voucher under its cancellation terms.
You will be contacted if a change is needed. Do not travel to the beach until you have confirmation for that day.
Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, water and a change of clothes. Softboards and wetsuits are provided.
Arrive about 45 minutes early, so kit fitting and briefing are not rushed.
Yes. These lessons are designed for first-timers and early improvers. Instructors start on the sand, then move into the whitewater at a pace that suits the group.
Tell the team your experience level when you enquire so they can place you sensibly.
Lessons are taught in English and Spanish. Instructors can also help in other languages used at the school, depending on who is coaching that day.
Mention your preferred language when you send your request.
Yes. Consecutive days let muscle memory build and instructors progress drills faster than a single session allows. Three-day and longer packages suit visitors who want meaningful improvement during their stay.
Longer courses may include photo analysis, dry-land training and a completion diploma after enough hours in the water. Even a 3-day block gives noticeably more confidence than one half-day lesson.
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About the centre
Caleta de Famara
Operated by Calima Surf School, a partner of adventuro.
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom
From £45
