Surfing in the Algarve

Surf school by Ponta da Piedade in Lagos, with private and group lessons, board rental and daily surf trips on the west and south coasts.

Praia da Luz surf school founded by Rodrigo Lacerda, with small group and private lessons, board hire and pick-ups from Lagos, Luz and Burgau.

Kite, SUP and surf lessons from Ocean Spirits Lodge in Burgau: kitesurfing at Alvor lagoon plus SUP tours to Lagos grottoes and Rio de Aljezur.

Founded by national surf champion Francisco Canelas: surf, bodyboard, skate and adaptive para-surfing at Praia da Rocha, with 2026 pricing published.

Founded 2014 by three local surfers: surf lessons at Gale Beach, SUP, kayaking, coasteering and Benagil cave tours from Sao Rafael Beach.

Lagos surf camps since 1992: the original European surf school, all-inclusive weeks from €256 at the Surf House with its legendary rooftop bar.

The first surf school on Vilamoura Beach (2006), Portuguese Surfing Federation certified, with surf, SUP, bodyboard and longboard lessons year round.

Surf school on Praia de Odeceixe founded in 2008 by local surfer David Rosa, small-group lessons on the west coast's best beginner beaches.

Surf camp, school and shop offering surf lessons, accommodation and equipment rental in Sagres.

Surf school teaching at Praia da Arrifana and Praia do Monte Clerigo in Aljezur, certified instructors, lessons from €45.

SUP tours since 2014 at Benagil caves and the Ria Formosa, run by founders John Hogan and Heike Flohr, plus SUP yoga and board rental.

Surf lessons in small groups for beginners and intermediates at Arrifana Beach.

Sagres surf school running since 2002 from Hotel Memmo Baleeira, with a seasonal beach hut at Praia do Cordoama and Surf & Stay packages.

An 18-year surf school and camp on Arrifana Beach near Aljezur, with group and private lessons, a seasonal beach hut and surf camp stays.

A family-run surf school on Praia da Bordeira near Aljezur: small group and private lessons, board and wetsuit rental, and its own beach bar.

A surf academy, surf shop and cafe on Praia da Gale, Albufeira, offering surf lessons for all levels, gear and freshly made food and drinks.

Surf camp in the Algarve offering beginner and advanced surf courses with accommodation.

Surf lodge offering accommodation and surf tuition packages for all ability levels in Aljezur.

Surf lessons and accommodation at a beachfront camp in Burgau, Algarve.

Surf lessons, board rentals, and outdoor activities in Lagos, Algarve.

Surf school offering private, group and family lessons at Odeceixe Beach since 2016.

Surf rental and lesson shop located on the main road in Sagres, steps from Mareta Beach.