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Group Surf Lessons

Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Faro, Portugal
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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 Nascente
      Av. 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 - 04/08/2027

      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

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Holly_M
    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

    4.8
    based on 75 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    It was such a unique &...

    Annette_M, Mar 2026
    It was such a unique & fun experience! Genuinely it was so beautiful where we surfed and was in a quiet part of the beach.

    I booked again!

    Lizzy_T, Mar 2026
    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!

    Great surfing lessons

    Holly_M, Oct 2025
    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!

    Great time with Nuno

    Albina_B, Oct 2025
    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!...

    Luke_K, Aug 2025
    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...

    Ella_S, Aug 2025
    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.

    Surfing Faro 2024

    Peter_N, Jan 2025
    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...

    celine_z, May 2024
    The experience was very nice and fun, the instructors were helpful and friendly. Had a great time, must do!

    Very well-organised trip,...

    Aleysha_D, May 2024
    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.

    So much fun!!

    Dimuth_K, Apr 2024
    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!!

    fantastic

    Maro_K, Oct 2023
    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!

    Good

    Adina_M, Oct 2023
    It was a great experience. As first time doing it, I felt very nice being able to stand up on the board. Would recommend!

    Great teacher

    Hannah_N, May 2023
    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!

    Recommended. I would like to go again myself.

    Jay_B, Jan 2023
    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.

    Stand up paddle boarding

    Liona_H, Jun 2022
    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!!

    Wonderful experience

    Francesca_A, Aug 2025
    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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    Surfing also in Faro I Like it

    Chiara_K, Aug 2025
    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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    Attente interminable

    juliedesroches, Aug 2024
    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.

    Repetiré seguro

    Ragel_L, Aug 2024
    Buena experiencia y profesionales que están atentos para enseñar de la mejor manera posible, ambiente agradable y sano

    Immer wieder

    Martina_M, Aug 2024
    Netter Guide und sehr motivierent. Top Kurs waren mit Freunde dort und trotz Anfänger echt super geführt.

    Experiencia divertida

    Silvia_G, Aug 2024
    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

    Helen_B, Oct 2023
    Super Surflektion, hat Spass gemacht, werde gerne wieder kommen. Bruno konnte vorallem auch die Freude am surfen vermitteln.

    Très bon moment

    OLIVIER_H, Aug 2023
    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...

    Maximilian_B, Aug 2023
    Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Surflehrer. Gerade für Anfänger eine super Einstiegsmöglichkeit ins Surfen.

    Nous avons eu de super...

    Stphanie_V, Aug 2023
    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

    Empfehlung! Super Personal, tolles Erlebnis.

    Joanna_S, Aug 2023
    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!

    Super

    Stphanie_V, Aug 2023
    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...

    PIERRE_F, Aug 2023
    Cours de surf au top nous avons adoré le coach était super cool. Le cadre pour commencer est super Je recommande fortement 😎

    Nous avons adoré notre...

    Mgane_B, Aug 2023
    Nous avons adoré notre expérience. Les guides nous aident à nous améliorer et c’est très facile commencer avec eux grâce à leurs conseils

    Super

    Raquel_L, Jul 2023
    Super expérience avec en prime la découverte d'un lieu superbe et un magnifique coucher de soleil ! Nous adoré aussi la balade en bateau pour se rendre sur la pointe ! Les moniteurs ont été au top et nous ont bien guidé pour pouvoir progresser ! Génial !

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