Do you want to improve your surfing skills near Lisbon? Experience a real immersion in this sport thanks to this 5-day surfing course in Ericeira!
Ericeira is a small fishing village famous for being Europe's first surf reserve, recognised by the Save The Waves organisation. It boasts an exceptional concentration of quality waves on a small stretch of coastline, with legendary spots such as Ribeira d'Ilhas, Coxos and Pedra Branca. Situated 1 hour 10 minutes by road from Peniche, 1 hour from Lisbon and 50 minutes from Cascais, Ericeira is easy to reach and is home to a community of passionate surfers.
If you're looking to go surfing in Portugal, Ericeira is THE place to be! With this surfing course in Ericeira, suitable for all levels and accessible from the age of 10, you can discover this sport for the first time or progress and improve your skills. Unlike many surf schools, Magikvanilla surf school offers lessons where the instructors are always in the water with the students, which is a real advantage for real-time feedback. What's more, there are never more than 5 students with each instructor to guarantee personalised attention and a more intimate learning experience.
The surfing course in Ericeira consists of 5 lessons of 2 hours each, spread over 5 days. Each lesson begins with transport to the day's surf spot (depending on your level and the weather). Once there, the instructor presents a theory session and guides you through the warm-up. You then set the objectives for the lesson before getting in the water. After your 2-hour surf lesson, you debrief and prepare for the next lesson. On the 4th day of the course, you'll be given a video analysis of your previous sessions to help you improve your technique.
Ideal for improving your skills while enjoying total immersion in the Ericeira surfing community, this surfing course near Lisbon is not to be missed if you're interested in this sport!
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Practical information
Experience a week of immersion in a famous surf spot in Portugal during this surfing course in Ericeira near Lisbon!
- Maximum 15 participants per group.
- Maximum 5 students per instructor.
Please allow 3 hours on site for each 2-hour lesson. The 5 classes are spread over one week.
- Welcome and meeting with your surf instructors and other surfers.
- Each day, you'll be transported to the best surf spots for your lesson of the day.
- Each surf lesson begins with a warm-up and a full theory session.
- With your instructor, you'll set personalised goals and objectives to ensure a safe and rewarding surfing experience.
- After each lesson, you'll receive valuable feedback and a preview of what to expect the next day, preparing you for the sessions to come.
- On the third day, a professional videographer will film your surfing session and a photographer will organise a photo shoot, so you'll have a lasting memory of your time in the water : you'll receive a personalized folder containing your best surfing shots, candid moments on the sand, and group pictures.
- On the fourth day, you will benefit from a detailed video analysis by one of your instructors, who will highlight your strengths and set you targets for improvement.
- On the last day, you can celebrate your progress by surfing and having fun.
You need to be able to swim and be in good physical condition to take part in this activity.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult or show parental authorisation to take part in the course.
The week's programme will be sent to you at least one day before your first surf lesson.
The surfing course packages typically run from Sunday to Friday, with a day off in between. However, the lessons can be run straight through without a break if needed. If you need to customise the dates of your surf package, please contact the surf school after your purchase.
The meeting time for the lesson will be determined by your instructor after confirmation of your booking, depending on the tides.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
To organise this course, the school will need your telephone number and date of birth.
This activity is not suitable for pregnant women or people with disabilities.
- Certified instructor
- 5 surf lessons of 2 hours each
- Surfing equipment (board, wetsuit)
- Transfer from the beach to and from the meeting point
- Third-party and personal liability insurance
- Video analysis session
- Photo session
- Meals
- Accomodation
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Sun cream
- Water bottle
- Warm jacket or jumper