15 Surfing Lessons Tours in Spain Worth Booking

1.Group Surfing Lesson at Playa de las Américas, Tenerife

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,072 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44Our pick

Learn to surf at Playa de las Américas with expert coaching, included gear, small groups, beach practice, photos, and feedback.

“Me gustó mucho! Es profesor estuvo muy atento en todo momento y nos explicó todo muy bien. Muy bien organizado (en la tienda hay baño, ducha, taquillas para dejar tus cosas durante la clase y un vestidor), la clase se hace en una franja de la playa de las Américas, a derecha e izquierda hay otras escuelas de surf. En total fueron dos horas y media, una hora en el agua, así que nos dio tiempo a hacerlo todo tranquilamente (la práctica de la posición en la tabla la hicimos en la escuela al principio, luego en el mar y al final el feedback viendo nuestras fotos con un té…”

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2.Playa de las Américas: Private or Small-Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 980 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Learn to surf in Playa de las Américas with expert instructors, quality gear, showers, and beginner-friendly lessons from $41.

“Instructor Sebastian was great and really gave his best to teach me how to surf. It was so fun!”

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3.Surfing Lesson for All Levels, Photos included

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 861 reviews · from $40

Learn to surf in Tenerife with a certified instructor, small groups, full equipment, snacks, insurance, and photos at Playa de las Américas.

“It was the highlight of our Tenerife trip! All of the instructors were very friendly and knowledgeable. Our instructor Kaia was amazing! She even made the theory part fun and insteresting. She worked really hard for us to catch the waves and correct our timings/moves. My 11 year old son tried surfing first time and loved it! You can tell this crew love their job. We’ll definitely go there again. 5 stars 😍”

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4.Guided Paddle Surf Cliffs and Maro Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 400 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $41

Paddle the Maro Cliffs from Nerja, swim by caves and a waterfall, and take home GoPro photos on this guided 2.5-hour SUP tour.

“Juanma was a fabulous guide: hilarious, knowledgeable, and passionate. Can't recommend this tour enough!”

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5.Surfing Lesson in the south of Fuerteventura

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 354 reviews · 3.5 - 13.5 hours · from $60

Learn to surf in small groups on Fuerteventura’s southern beaches, with beach transport, wetsuits, safety coaching, and flexible cancellation.

“Our instructor Anja Swoboda picked us up at the hotel at the scheduled time. She was nice and instructed us well both in German and English. We learned the basics of surfing and had a lot of fun. We were a bit nervous before the start because the wind was stronger during this time but we felt safe throughout the whole experience.”

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6.Lezioni di Surf per Beginner e Intermedi (6 persone a istruttore)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

Review of BeDreamer’s Fuerteventura surf lesson, with small groups, equipment, transfers, safety notes, price value, and booking advice.

“Las condiciones temporales no eran nada buenas y los profesores intentaron ayudarnos en nuestra clase como principiantes pero no lo disfruté muchísimo.”

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7.Paddle Surf Route and Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 346 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35Best value

Paddle Seville’s Guadalquivir with a patient guide, city views, lockers, and photos for a relaxed 90-minute beginner-friendly outing.

“The family enjoyed our tour with Tatiana. Tatiana was a great host and guide. The kids were a bit nervous about standing up on the boards but Tatiana was very patient and encouraging and worked to find ways to help the kids get over any fears. The paddle board tour was one of the highlights of our trip. Tatiana also provided recommendations for places to visit and eat after the tour which were helpful.”

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8.Group Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 310 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $67

Review of Surf Life Tenerife’s small-group lessons at Fañabé Beach, with beginner-friendly coaching, free Costa Adeje pickup, price, and tips.

“First time and immediatly standing on the board. Cool. Very nice atmosphere and successful coaches 🤙🏼🌊🏄.”

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9.Playa del Inglés Maspalomas: High Quality Surf Classes

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 304 reviews · from $68

Learn to surf in Gran Canaria with small-group coaching, beach transport, equipment, photos, and beginner-friendly waves at Maspalomas.

“We loved the surf lesson! Communication was great, the instructors really took time for everyone and were so patient and encouraging. Also loved the photos! They make me look better at surfing than I actually was ;) Absolutely recommend!”

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10.Discover the best corners of the island in paddle surf

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 250 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $85

Explore Ibiza’s quiet coves, caves, cliffs, and clear waters by paddleboard with SUP Ibiza, including gear, guides, insurance, and photos.

“Great experience! The guide was helpful and super chill , had a great time , great views and a lot of fun!”

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11.Surf Lesson for All Levels and Ages

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 205 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $59

Review of Fuerteventura’s 3.5-hour surf lesson at Boards Connections, with small groups, patient instructors, pricing, safety, and practical tips.

“After the first lesson I immediately booked for a second lesson the day after. Francesco Simone Martino great teachers!”

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12.Surf class in Famara 9:15-12:00 or 11:45-14:30 (2h class)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

Learn what to expect from Calima Surf’s two-hour Famara class, including timing, instruction, price, meeting point, and cancellation terms.

“Alberto notre moniteur était excellent ! Plein d’enthousiasme et de patience pour nous apprendre à surfer. C’était une première pour moi et je recommencerais chez moi en Bretagne !😍”

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13.Paddle Surf Route Cliffs Nerja and Cascada de Maro + Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 198 reviews · from $35

Paddle the Nerja and Maro cliffs from Burriana Beach, snorkel by waterfalls, and enjoy free GoPro photos on this small-group outing.

“The best part was indeed the paddleboarding through the rocks, we went to the waterfall and had a lot of fun”

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14.Seville Paddle Surf Sup in the Guadalquivir River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 198 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Paddle Seville’s Guadalquivir River past Triana, Torre del Oro, and the bullring with a friendly guide, drinks, photos, and beginner-friendly instruction.

“We had a fantastic experience paddleboarding with Jesus. I highly recommend this as an alternative way to see Sevilla from the water. We both felt very safe on the water and Jesus was a very informative and knowledgeable guide.”

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15.Gran Canaria Maspalomas: Surf lessons all levels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $59

Learn to surf in Maspalomas with South Coast Surf School, including equipment, beach instruction, two hours in the sea, and flexible booking.

“It was so much fun to do the class with Daniel. He is giving very clear and simple instructions that are easy to understand. During the practice Daniel shows a lot of patience and politeness! I am a complete beginner with a bad feel of balance and even I could do some seconds on the board during my first class thanks to Daniels instructions and support! I'll definitely come back!”

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