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Sagres, Algarve, Portugal

Algarve Surf School

Algarve Surf School is a surf school in Sagres, Algarve, Portugal.

Algarve Surf School has taught in Sagres since 1996, pairing ASI-certified coaching with a long-running surf hostel and beach hut at Praia do Amado. Lessons run year-round for beginners through intermediates and families, with daily beach choice driven by wind and swell around Sagres and Carrapateira.

Services

  • Group surf lessons
  • Private surf lessons
  • Kids surf lessons
  • Surf & Stay camp weeks
  • Bed & breakfast hostel stay
  • Surfboard and wetsuit hire
  • Surf shop in Sagres
  • Beach transport (add-on)

Lessons

  • Surf lessons — 1-, 3- or 5-day packages; 2-hour lessons per day; board, wetsuit and sports insurance included; levels from first-wave beginner through green-wave progression
  • Private surf lessons — individuals or small groups up to 5 people
  • Kids surf lessons — ages 6–12; small groups up to 5; morning sessions focused on fun and ocean awareness
  • Family-friendly lessons for kids 6+ and parents

Rentals

  • Surfboard and wetsuit hire (Sagres shop and Amado beach hut)

Camps

  • Surf Camp Week — 7 nights + 5-day surf course (2 lessons per day), breakfasts, beach lunch packs, equipment, beach transport, sports insurance; yoga Apr–Nov; Lagos-to-camp transfer
  • New Year’s Eve Surf Week — same structure as camp week with NYE celebration
  • Bed & Breakfast stays (minimum 2 nights; shared or private rooms)

Prices

Contact Algarve Surf School to confirm.

Surf spots served

Praia da Mareta (Sagres)Praia do Amado (Carrapateira)Praia do BelichePraia do Tonel

When to go

Surf camp weeks and lessons run year-round. Smaller friendly surf in spring/summer; more powerful swells in autumn/winter. Yoga sessions with camp packages April–November.