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Praia da Galé, Albufeira
Albufeira
Surf and water-sports school operating since 2014, between Galé Beach and São Rafael Beach. Surf lessons, SUP, kayak and coasteering with a multilingual team (PT, EN, FR, DE). RNAAT certified.
BeachesPraia da GaléPraia de São Rafael
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Costa Vicentina, Algarve
Portimão · Costa Vicentina
B Corp-certified surf school in Portimão, operating since 1998. Lessons at Praia da Rocha (Nov-Apr) and the West Coast (Bordeira, Vale Figueiras, May-Oct). Federated by FPS, IPDJ, Turismo de Portugal and the Portuguese Navy. 1% for the Planet member.
BeachesPraia da RochaPraia da Bordeira
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Praia de Beliche, Sagres
Raposeira, Vila do Bispo
School founded by two former competitors. Fun taken as seriously as the teaching of surfing.
BeachesPraia da ArrifanaPraia da Amoreira (Aljezur)Praia do CastelejoPraia da CordoamaPraia de BelichePraia do Amado
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Lagos, Algarve
Lagos
Surf school founded in 2004 with 22 years of experience teaching in Lagos. Specialized in small groups, first-timers, beginners and families, choosing the best spot based on sea conditions. Intermediate lessons offered privately. Team certified by FPS, ASI, Marinha and Turismo de Portugal.
BeachesMeia PraiaPraia da LuzPraia do Amado
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Matosinhos, Porto
Matosinhos
Surf school at Matosinhos beach, ideal for city travelers. Daily group and private lessons for beginners and families. Easily accessible by metro from Porto city center. Same team and certifications (FPS, ASI, Turismo de Portugal) as the parent school in Algarve.
BeachesPraia de Matosinhos
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Praia da Galé, Albufeira
Albufeira
Surf school at Praia da Galé, Albufeira. Personalized teaching in small groups with focus on ocean safety and genuine passion for the sea. Registered RNAAT 133/2015. Direct surf line: +351 965 894 335.
BeachesPraia da Galé
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Costa Vicentina, Algarve
Lagos
Pioneer surf camp founded in 1995 by Conny and Dago Lipke. Lessons for all levels, kids surf school, and proprietary facilities including pool at Surf Mansion, Lagos.
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