Surf lessons and courses on Praia Da Vieirinha, near Sines

The amazing and diverse waves are the reason surfers from around the world seek out the exceptional Costa do Alentejo in Portugal to improve their skills.

5 day course

4 options available from €40

Book your activity

From€175
5 half days
Occasionally sporty
From 6 years-old and up

Practical information

You will have a daily lesson of 2 hours over the duration of 5 days.

Course of events

Day 1-2
- Distribution of surf material
- Health and Safety check of the beach and water conditions
- Basic rules
- Warm up
- Paddle techniques
- Surf safety information
- Adaptation to the water
- Getting to the water & practice offshore

Day 3-4
- How to stand up on the board with stability
- How to gain speed on board
- Getting to the water & practice offshore

Day 5
- How to do turns on the board
- Getting to the water and practicing offshore

Objectives

During the five days of lessons you will learn:

- All the basic information such as how to stand up on the board and the safety surf information.

- To stop, dismount, and fall off safely, as well as how to gain speed.

- How to do turns on the board.

- Paddling out and getting out through the waves.

- To give you an understanding of how rip currents work and make use of them. Turning forehand & backhand & linking these turns together.

Activity requirements

All participants must know how to swim to take part in this activity.

Special terms

Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.

Meeting point:
Escola de Surf Costazul, Praia Da Vieirinha - 7520-300 Sines
Spoken languages:English, Portuguese, Spanish
Included
  • Expert instructor
  • Surfboard
  • Wetsuit
  • Insurance
Excluded
  • Transportation to meeting point
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit
  • Bottled water and snacks
  • Towel
  • Change of clothing
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses