Surfing
14 listings in the Algarve
Surfing across the Algarve: schools, board hire and breaks on both the south and west coasts.
Surfing by town
Lagos Surf Safari
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.
Salty Wave Surf School
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.
Kiteschool Portugal
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.
Surfexperience
Lagos surf camps since 1992: the original European surf school, all-inclusive weeks from EUR 256 at the Surf House with its legendary rooftop bar.
Vilamoura Surf School
The first surf school on Vilamoura Beach (2006), Portuguese Surfing Federation certified, with surf, SUP, bodyboard and longboard lessons year round.
Albufeira SURF & SUP
Founded 2014 by three local surfers: surf lessons at Gale Beach, SUP, kayaking, coasteering and Benagil cave tours from Sao Rafael Beach.
PTMSC - Portimão Surf Clube
Founded by national surf champion Francisco Canelas: surf, bodyboard, skate and adaptive para-surfing at Praia da Rocha, with 2026 pricing published.
FreeRide Surfing
Sagres surf school running since 2002 from Hotel Memmo Baleeira, with a seasonal beach hut at Praia do Cordoama and Surf & Stay packages.
Arrifana Surf School & Camp
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.
ZEN SUP Algarve
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.
Zimzala
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.
Carrapateira Surf School
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.
Aljezur Surf School
Surf school teaching at Praia da Arrifana and Praia do Monte Clerigo in Aljezur, certified instructors, lessons from EUR 45.
Odeceixe Surf School
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.
Surfing in the Algarve: FAQs
How many surfing are there in the Algarve?
Algarve Circle lists 14 surfing across the Algarve, each with direct contact and real reviews, and no commission.
Which surfing are on Algarve Circle?
They include Lagos Surf Safari, Salty Wave Surf School, Kiteschool Portugal, Surfexperience, Vilamoura Surf School.
Where in the Algarve can I find surfing?
Among other towns: Lagos, Burgau, Vilamoura, Albufeira, Portimao, Sagres.