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Recommended courses
Magnificent beach, and very friendly welcome!! The instructors give personalized advice and are very pleasant.
Surf Lesson on Praia de Carcavelos
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $47 / person
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 86 reviews
- Languages
- PT, EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- You can find us right next to Windsurf Cafe.
- Confirmation
- Instant
Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Cascais
Description
Get your adrenaline going during this 1,5-hour surfing lesson on gorgeous Praia de Cacavelos in Lisbon. Receive instruction from one of the first surf schools in Portugal and get outfitted with a wetsuit and surfboard. Practice basic techniques on the sand and then take to the waves with your instructor. Learn how to push up off the board, find balance, and stay on a wave, all on one of the prettiest beaches in Lisbon. This experience is limited to 15 participants to ensure a more intimate experience.
Tour Options
Highlights
Surf equipment
Professional guide
Insurance
What's included
Included
Surf equipment
Professional guide
Insurance
Not included
Food and drinks
Traveller Ratings
4.8
86 reviews
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Due to tide restrictions we will send you a message the day before the lesson to confirm the hour of the lesson
Frequently asked questions
How long does Surf Lesson on Praia de Carcavelos take?
Surf Lesson on Praia de Carcavelos lasts about 2 hours.
How much does Surf Lesson on Praia de Carcavelos cost?
Prices start at $47 per person for this Cascais experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Surf Lesson on Praia de Carcavelos for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is You can find us right next to Windsurf Cafe.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Surf Lesson on Praia de Carcavelos offered in?
The experience is available in PT, EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Surf Lesson on Praia de Carcavelos worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 86 verified reviews; it is run by Carcavelos Surf School. Most-mentioned highlights: Surf equipment; Professional guide; Insurance.
Reviews(86)
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Great surf lesson
Really friendly staff and the instructor was great at taking the time to help everyone learn.
M
Surf lessons with my 13 year old son & 8 years old daughter
Amazing staff, very friendly Very good value for money compared to some places we have been before. My kids loved it with them so much we went three times in our weeks holiday in Paço de Arcos...
G
The very sympathetic and incredible teachers
I think that is experience was 1000 Stars incredible teachers and very sympathetic the owner is very good surfer adoreiiiiiiiiiiiiii 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀
K
Perfect start
Perfect for just starting out. Before I knew it I was standing up on the board. The small class size needed a very active lesson for me. The other students were amazing to learn with.
U
Amazing team
I had the best surfing time with this team! I’have never had a surf instructor who tried to push me and said let’s go and do it! Doesn’t matter if you are scared and a wave just washed you. It’s part of the process. I had three lessons with them and I could make a huge level up, thanks to them. Can’t thank enough and wait to surf with theese guys again. Big respect!
9
AVOID
Booked experience within 3 days and could not attend due to illness, Business come back to me advising that they require 15 days notice to cancel, poor customer service and not looking out for customers. Will never use this service and wont recommend, other options in the area to go.
1
Good experience
I joined a surf lesson in January 2025 as a beginner. The instructor was very knowledgeable about surfing and was always responsive to our questions and concerns. Despite some strong currents during that day, the instructor always cared about our safety and in the last part of the lesson he also encouraged us to try catching waves. I would hugely recommend such experience. Até a próxima vez!
J
Don’t bring a family here
A complete disaster. You pick up your board and our agent told us to talk past the castle and go to the second beach. We carried boards for well over 30 minutes when it was explained it was a 10 minute walk (it’s still about 1.5km carrying a surfboard). We called, told them where we are at, and they said no no FIRST beach after castle. So instead of surfing we carried boards for several KM that we didn’t need to over bad directions from their staff. And the cherry on top, they couldn’t care less. Not even a sorry, a stuff happens, or attempt to make things better. Just a complete lack of care that they made us walk carrying surfboards over a hour and a half.
Operator response
Olá James, A nossa aula começou às 11h e vocês chegaram na escola às 11h35 e acabaram de se vestir às 12h. Quando o mar está grande em Carcavelos vamos a pé para uma praia mais abrigada ( praia da torre) que demora cerca de 10 min. Ficamos com muita pena de não terem encontrado a praia da torre mas tudo seria mais fácil se tivessem chegado a horas e ter acompanhado o grupo com os professores.
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Perfect for beginners
My kids aged 13 years old joined the beginners class and absolutely loved it. Teachers were really nice and encouraging.
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