Madeira Surfing Lessons - Aroundfreedom Surf School
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Madeira, Portugal
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Take a break from sightseeing and try your hand at surfing during this immersive surf lesson in Madeira. This half-day experience teaches you the basics of the sport so that you can feel confident enough to catch some waves. Experience the thrill of the ocean and admire the beauty of the island as you take in the scenes of black volcanic sands and lush forests.
- Learn to surf on the Portuguese island of Madeira
- Experience is suitable for beginner to more advanced surfers
- A small group means more attention from your instructor
- Hassle-free transfers from Funchal, Caniço, and Machico
What's Included
- Certified Surf coaches - Portuguese Surf Federation FPS & Portuguese Sport and Youth Institute IPDJ
- Surfboards and leash
- Full Wetsuits 3/2mm
- Insurance
- Loads of fun and the joy of Surfing
- Food and Drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Caminho de São Roque, 9200 Machico, Portugal
Machico - Dom Pedro Madeira, Caminho de São Roque, Machico - Our shop it is near the Tennis Court at the hotel back entrance.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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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
sarah_h
Instructors were great and very patient with first time surfers. Very fun experience for our last day in Madeira.
Reviews
5.0
based on 105 reviews
Bartosz_W, Sep 2025
Great experience! You’ll be catching waves on your first lesson. Highly recommend for beginners like me.
Adina_R, Jul 2025
I went surfing for the first time and felt really well taken care of. It was a cool experience, and I would definitely recommend it!
sarah_h, May 2025
Instructors were great and very patient with first time surfers. Very fun experience for our last day in Madeira.
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Sarah, This is what makes us keep doing our job with joy and happiness and we deeply appreciate you taking the time to write us a review. We are very happy that you were satisfied with your activity. Thank you for choosing our Surf Lessons and trust us! Hope to see you soon on the water and don't stop Surfing :) Looking forward to see you back in Madeira :) Best regards Roberto (On behalf of Francisco)
Vlad_G, Sep 2024
Great experience for someone who tried for their first time. Francisco took his time to explain every detail to us in a funny and friendly way. We were a small group of four that day, which also helped. Location is also nice, wasn't busy. He gave individual advices as well and sticked with us to catch some waves, which we actually managed to do and achieve. Was fun, I would recommend it.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Vlad, This is what makes us keep doing our job with joy and happiness and we deeply appreciate you taking the time to write us a review. We are very happy that you were satisfied with your activity. Thank you for choosing our Surf Lessons and trust us! Hope to see you soon on the water and don't stop Surfing :) Looking forward to see you back in Madeira :) Best regards Roberto (On behalf of Francisco)
Moa_P, Aug 2024
Very good! Beginners. Smaller group so we got a lot of help. Would definitely recommend to other people :)
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Moa, This is what makes us keep doing our job with joy and happiness and we deeply appreciate you taking the time to write us a review. We are very happy that you were satisfied with your activity. Thank you for choosing our Surf Lessons and trust us! Hope to see you soon on the water and don't stop Surfing :) Looking forward to see you back in Madeira :) Best regards Roberto (On behalf of Francisco)
Alan_T, Aug 2024
Very enjoyable activity. Instructors very friendly and supportive. Great fun even for beginners. Would definitely recommend this activity.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Alan, This is what makes us keep doing our job with joy and happiness and we deeply appreciate you taking the time to write us a review. We are very happy that you were satisfied with your activity. Thank you for choosing our Surf Lessons and trust us! Hope to see you soon on the water and don't stop Surfing :) Looking forward to see you back in Madeira :) Best regards Roberto (On behalf of Francisco)
Jared_f, Jun 2024
Awesome experience, definitely recommend. They were very friendly and much more teaching and possibilities than the other schools around. They have great tips and assistance that will get you wanting to keep surfing!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Dear Jared, This is what makes us keep doing our job with joy and happiness and we deeply appreciate you taking the time to write us a review. We are very happy that you were satisfied with your activity. Thank you for choosing our Surf Lessons and trust us! Hope to see you soon on the water and don't stop Surfing :) Looking forward to see you back in Madeira :) Best regards Roberto (On behalf of Francisco)
Lukas_W, May 2024
It was nice for a fist time, learning the basics. The Coach was very friendly and cheerful. Nice to have dressingrooms and showers.
Response from Host, May 2024
Dear Lukas, This is what makes us keep doing our job with joy and happiness and we deeply appreciate you taking the time to write us a review. We are very happy that you were satisfied with your activity. Thank you for choosing our Surf Lessons and trust us! Hope to see you soon on the water and don't stop Surfing :) Looking forward to see you back in Madeira :) Best regards Roberto (On behalf of Francisco)
Inga_B, May 2024
We had a lot of fun. The surfing teacher was very funny and explained the technique quite well. Would definitely recommend!
Response from Host, May 2024
Dear Inga, This is what makes us keep doing our job with joy and happiness and we deeply appreciate you taking the time to write us a review. We are very happy that you were satisfied with your activity. Thank you for choosing our Surf Lessons and trust us! Hope to see you soon on the water and don't stop Surfing :) Looking forward to see you back in Madeira :) Best regards Roberto (On behalf of Francisco)
Bob_R, Aug 2023
Teacher was very good and had some serious didactic skills while being a relaxed surfer dude. Would have done more lessons if I had more time
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Bob, This is what makes us keep doing our job with joy and happiness and we deeply appreciate you taking the time to write us a review. We are very happy that you were satisfied with your activity. Thank you for choosing our Surf Lessons and trust us! Hope to see you soon on the water and don't stop Surfing :) Looking forward to see you back in Madeira :) Best regards Roberto (On behalf of Francisco)
Alex_B, Aug 2023
Great experience! Fantastic location of the school.
Our son had absolutely amazing time and enjoyed his lesson
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Alex, This is what makes us keep doing our job with joy and happiness and we deeply appreciate you taking the time to write us a review. We are very happy that you were satisfied with your activity. Thank you for choosing our Surf Lessons and trust us! Hope to see you soon on the water and don't stop Surfing :) Looking forward to see you back in Madeira :) Best regards Roberto (On behalf of Francisco)
Daniel_W, Aug 2023
We were two beginners who had a great time. The coach did a wonderful job. With his help we could stand on the board within the first hour.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Dear Daniel and Joel, This is what makes us keep doing our job with joy and happiness and we deeply appreciate you taking the time to write us a review. We are very happy that you were satisfied with your activity. Thank you for choosing our Surf Lessons and trust us! Hope to see you soon on the water and don't stop Surfing :) Looking forward to see you back in Madeira :) Best regards Roberto (On behalf of Francisco)
ANDREW_K, Jul 2023
The team at Aroundfreedom were incredible. From pick up and drop off, and the whole morning. After a quick lesson we were on the water to maximize our time surfing. We were able to get a ton of waves. Those who doubted they could, were getting up most of the time. Incredible experience for people who always wanted to try surfing. Highly recommend booking with this crew.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Dear Andrew, This is what makes us keep doing our job with joy and happiness and we deeply appreciate you taking the time to write us a review. We are very happy that you were satisfied with your activity. Thank you for choosing our Surf Lessons and trust us! Hope to see you soon on the water and don't stop Surfing :) Looking forward to see you back in Madeira :) Best regards Roberto
Jeanine_E, May 2023
I enjoyed it very much! The waves were perfect and our guide explained very nicely and with a lot of fun and jokes. I felt safe and well guided at all times I would definitely do it again right away! Thank you very much for this great experience! :-)
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Dear Jeanine, This is what makes us keep doing our job with joy and happiness and we deeply appreciate you taking the time to write us a review. We are very happy that you were satisfied with your activity. Thank you for choosing our Surf Lessons and trust us! Hope to see you soon on the water and don't stop Surfing :) Looking forward to see you back in Madeira :) Best regards Roberto
Constantin_G, Apr 2023
Our son had so much fun!
Both surfing teachers were super kind and did a very good job (and there job is hard!)
The surfing teachers are patient, motivated and make you feel good during the lesson!
Roberto even picked us up at the hotel before the lesson and brought us back after wards!
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Dear Constatin,
This is what makes us keep doing our job with joy and happiness and we deeply appreciate you taking the time to write us a review.
We are very happy that you were satisfied with your activity.
Thank you for choosing our Surf school and trust on us!
Hope to see you soon on the water!
Keep on Surfing!
Best regards,
Roberto Filipe on behalf
Aroundfreedom Team Roberto
Laura_P, Jun 2022
It was a great experience.
Roberto is friendly and helpful and was a great teacher for my first surf lesson in this beautiful island. I highly recommend it!
Frauke_D, Jun 2022
It was my first surf lesson ever and I couldn’t have asked for a better coach than Roberto. He explained everything to us and was super motivating. This surf lesson was absolutely great and I can’t wait to go there again.
Kilian_W, May 2022
First surf session was one for the books.
10/10 will definitely do it again!
The guys from Aroundfreedom surf school are super friendly, helpful und fun to hang out with and learn from!
Valdas_R, Apr 2022
I had a wonderful surf experience, Francisco gave me louds of info as for beginner, he pic me up at hotel, offer great coffee on a coast of the ocean, was super friendly, informative, sharing, just cool guy.. thank you Francisco!
unfortunately waves was to strong for me and I didn’t used all of my booked time, but that’s another story :))
Jasma_D, Feb 2022
I highly recommend this experience ! A really good time spent with an amazing and caring team ! They really made sure that each of us(a group of 7) was having a good time and always be safe. For the ones that struggled the most, they truly supported them and congrated them absolutely each time which they really appreciate and that motivated them to try again and again
Lechoslaw_N, Jul 2021
Mr. Roberto has great respect on site. Excellent teacher. Safety first. He does not allowed any unjustified risk. Good plan for lesson: warm up, lesson on beach and then go to sea. He is really pro. He explains what to do to enjoy surfing and what behavior is absolutely dangerous and simply stupid. Just listen to him and learn.
Nikia_O, Sep 2025
Great surf instructors, small group, even get photos by the way! Many other surf groups on the same beach due to the good conditions for beginners, but the surf instructors organize it great!
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Matteo_C, Aug 2025
Although we had little experience with surfing, the professionalism of the instructor (which was also very fun) allowed us to firmly go over the basics and get good satisfaction in just a couple of hours. Experience highly recommended.
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Nataliya_H, Jul 2025
A great experience with very nice teachers.
I would recommend it to anyone to do surfing with this surf school
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Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much! We're glad that you enjoyed this experience and our team, it means a lot to us. You're always welcome back to surf with us anytime!
Stella_D, Aug 2024
Eine gute Möglichkeit, ins Surfen hineinzuschnuppern – meinem Sohn meiner Tochter hat es sehr gut gefallen, wir würden das jederzeit noch mal buchen.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Stella, This is what makes us keep doing our job with joy and happiness and we deeply appreciate you taking the time to write us a review. We are very happy that you were satisfied with your activity. Thank you for choosing our Surf Lessons and trust us! Hope to see you soon on the water and don't stop Surfing :) Looking forward to see you back in Madeira :) Best regards Roberto (On behalf of Francisco)
Delia_B, Sep 2023
Le spot a du être changé sur la plage de Seixal, puisqu’il n’avait pas du tout de vagues au point initial
Roberto est absolument génial, merci beaucoup
Dommage que dans le groupe on était très nombreux, même si il y avait deux profs, et que la plage de Seixal était absolument bondée comme d’habitude..
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Delia, This is what makes us keep doing our job with joy and happiness and we deeply appreciate you taking the time to write us a review. We are very happy that you were satisfied with your activity. Thank you for choosing our Surf Lessons and trust us! Hope to see you soon on the water and don't stop Surfing :) Looking forward to see you back in Madeira :) Best regards Roberto (On behalf of Francisco)
Gabi_V, Jul 2023
Ich habe mit meinem Sohn den Grundkurs surfen besucht. Die Surflehrer sind super nett und erklären es sehr gut. Sie geben gute Tipps und motivieren alle. Es war ein super Erlebnis und die Surfschool kann ich nur empfehlen. Immer wieder gerne. Die Wellen haben für Anfänger gereicht.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Dear Gabiand Nils, This is what makes us keep doing our job with joy and happiness and we deeply appreciate you taking the time to write us a review. We are very happy that you were satisfied with your activity. Thank you for choosing our Surf Lessons and trust us! Hope to see you soon on the water and don't stop Surfing :) Looking forward to see you back in Madeira :) Best regards Roberto (On behalf of Francisco)
Marvin_V, May 2023
Großartig - jederzeit wieder! Francisco & Roberto sind tolle Menschen, die sich super viel Zeit nehmen und Surfen vermitteln.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Dear Marvin, This is what makes us keep doing our job with joy and happiness and we deeply appreciate you taking the time to write us a review. We are very happy that you were satisfied with your activity. Thank you for choosing our Surf Lessons and trust us! Hope to see you soon on the water and don't stop Surfing :) Looking forward to see you back in Madeira :) Best regards Roberto (on behalf of Francisco)
Francesco_P, Feb 2023
Esperienza super, Roberto è un maestro di surf bravissimo. La location poi è spettacolare. Esperienza consigliatissimo per chi ama gli sport acquatici
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Dear Francesco,
This is what makes us keep doing our job with joy and happiness and we deeply appreciate you taking the time to write us a review
.
We are very happy that you were satisfied with your activity.
Thank you for choosing our Surf school and trust on us!
Hope to see you soon on the water!
Keep on Surfing!
Best regards,
Roberto Filipe on behalf
Aroundfreedom Team Roberto
Silvia_C, Oct 2022
È stata la mia prima lezione di surf: una fantastica esperienza! Francisco è stato un istruttore incoraggiante e disponibile. Il gruppo composto da poche persone mi ha consentito di godere al meglio dei consigli e la lezione è durata quasi 2 ore, quindi rapporto qualità-prezzo ottimo! Grazie di tutto 🤩
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Dear Silvia,
This is what makes us keep doing our job with joy and happiness and we deeply appreciate you taking the time to write us a review
.
We are very happy that you were satisfied with your activity.
Thank you for choosing our Surf school and trust on us!
Hope to see you soon on the water!
Keep on Surfing!
Best regards,
Roberto Filipe on behalf
Aroundfreedom Team Roberto
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