Small-Group Surf Lessons in Gran Canaria
Description
We focus on doing one thing well: proper surf lessons, with attention to detail and real progression. Our surf school is located directly at the foot of the Maspalomas dunes in Playa del Inglés, as close to the beach as it gets. When conditions are right, the local beach break offers very good waves for learning and improving. We work with a permanent team of qualified instructors and keep our groups small — maximum 5 students per instructor. This allows us to adapt each session to the level and goals of every surfer, whether it’s your first time or you already have experience. Small groups, local knowledge, and consistent instructors make the difference — and lead to a relaxed, enjoyable surf day with real progress.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(143)
5 days beginner course, muscles hurt, but we all surfed successfully! The team at Surf Canaries is great - competent, professional, very friendly, patient, motivating and humorous. The surf material is very good, there is an orange and water daily and the wetsuits are also washed daily. Emphasis is placed on technique and progress, everyone receives personal Feetback. Highly recommended! Top 👍🏻
Thanks so much for your kind words! 😊 And respect for powering through 5 days — sore muscles are part of the deal 😄 Stoked to hear you all had success in the water and enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again! 🌊
Great surf school! Very professional, super friendly and warm, great team! As a beginner I received the perfect support and introduction, I can highly recommend!
Vielen Dank für deine lieben Worte! 😊 Es freut uns sehr, dass du dich gut aufgehoben gefühlt hast und deine ersten Schritte im Surfen genießen konntest. Vielleicht sehen wir uns ja wieder im Wasser – würde uns freuen! 🌊 LG Annika
Amazing experience! The teacher was great and my dad, friend and I thought this was the best day on our holiday
Glad you three had a great day with us! It was a pleasure surfing with you all — hope the rest of your trip was just as good. You’re always welcome back anytime 🤙
It was awesome! Martha really knows what she is talking about. She explained it all very clearly, she was nice, chill and understanding. She helped us in the first part but we could also try individually to catch the right waves. Really really recommend!
Great to hear you had such a good session! I’ll pass your kind words on to Marta — she’ll be really happy to hear that. Hope to see you back in the water with us again! :)
The surf instructors were excellent and very experienced. By following their guidance, we were able to learn quickly and felt confident in the water. Great teaching and supportive — highly recommended.
Thanks a lot for the kind words! Great to hear you felt confident in the water so quickly. It was a pleasure having you with us!!
I had an amazing time with Surf Canaries surf school and would highly recommend it for beginners. The instructors are excellent at clearly explaining techniques and then helping you gradually apply them at your own level once you are in the water. Group sizes are small, which means you get plenty of individual attention and guidance throughout the session. A lot of thought has gone into structuring the classes, including well timed breaks where you can enjoy complimentary fruit, which is a really nice touch. The photos provided at the end are a lovely bonus and a great way to remember the experience. You do need to carry your surfboard to the beach, which is not far and actually adds a bit of extra fitness training. Both Marta and Dani were fantastic, supportive, patient, and encouraging, making the whole experience fun and confidence boosting.
Thanks a lot for the thoughtful review! It was a real pleasure having you in the water with us. Really glad you enjoyed the sessions and the whole experience. You’re always very welcome back anytime!!
Experience made by my son and dad: as soon as they arrived the staff welcomed and instructed them. Equipment is provided by them. I recommend bringing water, because they distribute it through the bottles and do not use the classic water bottles. They were kindly given glass bottles. But if you have a personal water bottle even better. The instructors are capable and well organized, they took them to a point on the coast where you could practice safely. Both had a lot of fun, and we with them to revisit the photographs. Recommended!
Thank you for taking the time to share this. We’re glad your son and his dad enjoyed the experience and felt well looked after from the start. Good point about the water — we avoid single-use plastic and provide refill water and glass bottles, but bringing a personal bottle is always a good idea. It’s great to hear they had fun in the water and that you enjoyed looking through the photos together afterwards. Thanks again for the recommendation, and maybe we’ll see you all again one day! :)
Amazing experience! The best surf school, great teachers, great team, great equipment. Even the price is totally normal, I'm definitely going back!
Thanks so much for the kind words. We’re really happy you enjoyed your time with us, and it was great having you in the water. You’re always welcome back — hopefully see you again soon.
Surf Canaries is a great surf school! I tried surfing here for the first time, was great. Very well organized, motivating and very gracious surf instructors. I will definitely come back!
Vielen Dank für dein schönes Feedback. Es freut uns sehr, dass dein erster Surfversuch bei uns so positiv war. Schön, dass du bei uns warst — du bist jederzeit wieder herzlich willkommen. ;)
I had never surfed before, I only practiced SUP I took advantage of my vacation in Gran Canaria to take a course in an idyllic setting, I wasn't disappointed! A welcoming team, clear explanations, great care from start to finish! Learning in a good mood with quick results, I stood on my first wave from start to finish 😁 I need to train and improve now but the basics are learned 🤙 Thank you very much to Julien and Jordan for everything they taught me and for this great afternoon of pure fun! I Enjoy It!
Thank you for the lovely feedback. We’re really happy you enjoyed your first surf experience with us. Big thanks as well from Julien and Jordan — and hopefully see you back in the water soon.
