Group Surf Lessons
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Faro, Portugal
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Learn to surf during a group lesson on your Faro vacation, and head to Praia de Faro where soft sands and professional surfing instructors await. Bookable for first-timers and advanced surfers alike, the lessons are grouped according to skills and limited to just eight per class to ensure personal attention in the water.
- Book a Faro surf lesson online for instant and easy confirmation
- Skip the crowds, and surf in a small group of just eight people
- Make use of provided equipment such as the board and surf suit
- Hear quality instruction that’s tailored to your surfing skill level
What's Included
- Surf: board, suit & lycra
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Avenida NascenteAv. Nascente, Praia de Faro, 8005 Faro, Portugal
We will meet you on the praia de Faro, after the bridge you will turn to the left and you will continue more or less one km until you see the camping park entrance on your left, and CLUBE SURF FARO.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 02/04/2020 - 08/30/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
We had a great surfing lesson with Salty Experiences. Clear instructions, great beginner friendly waves, and an encouraging instructor. Almost everyone in the group managed to stand on the board for the first time which is testament to the great teaching. Would highly recommend anyone who’s interested in trying surfing to book a lesson here!
Reviews
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Really great experience. The surf instructors were all friendly and helpful. I had Joshua and he was very informative, helpful and funny. He made my first surfing lesson a lot of fun and was very encouraging - will definitely come back for another lesson when I’m next in Portugal. Thank you!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your review! We appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your experience, we are glad that you enjoyed it :)
Awesome! Bruno was a fabulous instructor. It was my first time surfing (also my first time ever in a wetsuit) and I actually stood up! Took us to a little private island and it was absolutely beautiful and the waves were perfect. The facility was also very charming and clean. They have multiple boats so if you have a large party they can definitely accommodate but I loved my small group lesson, it was perfect.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your review! We appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your experience, we are glad that you enjoyed it :)
It was such a unique & fun experience! Genuinely it was so beautiful where we surfed and was in a quiet part of the beach.
This was well worth the money and a good way to spend the morning. There wasn't much rush, and the boat ride was also fun. You are expected to carry your own board across some dunes - no problem, but you need a reasonable level of fitness. Instruction was good, I got help when I wanted it and left alone to practise when I wanted. I've re-booked this trip to do again!
We had a great surfing lesson with Salty Experiences. Clear instructions, great beginner friendly waves, and an encouraging instructor. Almost everyone in the group managed to stand on the board for the first time which is testament to the great teaching. Would highly recommend anyone who’s interested in trying surfing to book a lesson here!
Had an amazing lesson with Nuno! Nuno was so helpful and friendly, I had a great time and will definitely come again. Thanks so much!
It was an amazing time! My wife and I both were able to fully ride in waves with the help of our instructors! Super fun time!
Everything seem fine at first. However our instructor didn't give any tips but just kept talking to his friends. After a while we were more than 15 people in the water and without proper organizing everyone were just surfing at each other (also the instructor I mentioned earlier didn't look and just pushed people against each other). It was very unsafe and unprofessional.
A very well organised trip by the hosts. All Health & Safety well covered throughout & training pre surfing.
Would have been nice if there was a buggy to carry the Surfboards over the sandy dunes a bit heavy, but not a problem. Just a suggestion!
Really enjoyed it
Thanks Peter :-)
The experience was very nice and fun, the instructors were helpful and friendly. Had a great time, must do!
Very well-organised trip, guides/instructors were great and VERY talented surfers. SO much fun and perfect for any first-timers or anyone not super confident on the board yet.
The guys are really friendly and they teach you good techinciques! I did two days in a row and I was really happy with it!!
absolutely amazing! My surf group was very small & I was allowed to take my partner with me on the boat.
The surf spot is just great and I was able to catch some waves. all surf instructors were fantastic and super helpful. I booked another session with them & was to continue with my technique etc.
highly recommend! thx guys!
It was a great experience. As first time doing it, I felt very nice being able to stand up on the board. Would recommend!
I had Bruno teaching and the group was small this time which meant tailored tips and he was very patient and knowledgable! The lesson was helpful!
A great experience. Wanted to try something new having never tried to surf before. I thoroughly enjoyed myself, and our instructor was incredibly patient and friendly. If I make it back to Faro anytime soon I intend to book another lesson with the same group.
Actually went paddle boarding instead of surfing due to time constraints and salty experiences were very accommodating to swap activity. Guide Oscar was a great teacher . It was a relaxed and fun experience. I would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Thank you!!
The waves were great for a first time on the board and the instructor (I think his name was Antonio) turned out to be really nice and prepared. He also recommended a great place to have lunch after class! To be redone absolutely!
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I searched for a long time and yes it is also possible to do a surf course in Faro😊
On the beach there is a dependency here there are the boards and the suit and then it goes on with the boat, everyone carries his board himself and at low tide just a bit further (still was fun) over the dunes then it goes to the “real” beach and after an introduction then into the water everyone has stood on the board after a good 3 h times and surfed with the waves, has received many good tips and had fun but and that without big waves to surf really well it certainly takes a little more than this one bormit.
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Je ne recommande pas cette expérience. Nous avons attendu 30 min avant qu’on commence à se préparer à partir. L’équipe n’avait pas l’air organisée. On ne nous disait rien. Lorsqu’on a enfin pu faire du surf, nous avons apprécié l’expérience, c’est pourquoi je mets au moins 2 étoiles.
Buena experiencia y profesionales que están atentos para enseñar de la mejor manera posible, ambiente agradable y sano
Netter Guide und sehr motivierent. Top Kurs waren mit Freunde dort und trotz Anfänger echt super geführt.
Experiencia ideal para esas personas que quieren tener un primer contacto con el surf. Fue muy divertido desde el paseo en lancha hasta la playa hasta lo que fue el surf en sí mismo. Los instructores, Nuno y Bruno fueron geniales!
Super Surflektion, hat Spass gemacht, werde gerne wieder kommen. Bruno konnte vorallem auch die Freude am surfen vermitteln.
Nous avons pris un bateau pour nous rendre sur le lieu avec vagues correctes et de l espace pour surfer sans personne autour
Les 2 moniteurs nuno et melhino ont été disponibles et ont permis à nous faire passer un super moment merci
En plus le tarif est plus que correct
Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Surflehrer. Gerade für Anfänger eine super Einstiegsmöglichkeit ins Surfen.
Nous avons eu de super explications, très théoriques et pratiques. Tout était parfait. L'instructeur était super. Nous avons déjà suivi d'autres cours ailleurs et ceux ci sont bien supérieurs à tous les autres..
Juste parfait
Hat Spaß gemacht und war eine tolle Erfahrung. Tolle Lehrer! Sehr sympathisch und konnten gut erklären. Einziger negativer Punkt: Teilnehmer mit unterschiedlichem Könner-Level waren gemixt in einem Kurs. Ist scheinbar kein Beginnerkurs gewesen, obwohl ich den gebucht hatte. Hätte gerne etwas mehr Theorie gehabt. Aber alles in einem: großartiges Erlebnis! Sehr empfehlenswert!
Les moniteurs sont super. Bonnes explications. Ils prennent le temps avec chacun et font en sorte que tout le monde surf.
Super experience
Cours de surf au top nous avons adoré le coach était super cool.
Le cadre pour commencer est super
Je recommande fortement 😎
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