Holiday itinerary
Go Learn to surf in Fuerteventura where you will be surrounded by stunning beaches and superb surfing conditions all year round.
Dubbed the European Hawaii, Fuerteventura has everything from long rolling waves for budding beginners to perfect offshore peaks for more advanced surfers.
This great value surf holiday includes 7 night’s / 8 days accommodation in a fun, modern and well equipped surf hostel just 5 minutes walk from the beach and the town centre. You’ll have transport provided to and from all the best surf spots and use of top quality surfing equipment that is suited to you individually, ensuring you get the most out of every lesson.
You will be taught by highly qualified and experienced surf instructors who have been accredited with the British Surfing Association qualification, life saving and first aid certificates.
On your first day, you will be kitted out. Once you have your gear and you’ve found the perfect spot for your lessons, you'll hit the beach with your instructor for a demonstration and training on the sand before you get out there and start surfing waves
Suitability
- Suitable for all levels from complete beginners to those that have surfed before and are looking to perfect their technique.
- Note: beginners can start surfing on foam boards with greater volume and float to assist with the learning process
- Must be able to swim
- Minimum age 18
- Surfing is great fun for everyone but bear in mind that it can be physically demanding sometimes
- Please note: there are intermediate/advanced courses offered; email us on or call us on 0845 6250445 for more details
Solo Holiday
- This surf trip is ideal for a singles holiday and many people travel solo as surfing is a very sociable and fun holiday
- If you are travelling solo you have will share a room with up to 3 others to avoid paying a single supplement
- Or, if you prefer your own space, you can pay a single supplement for your own room, to book a single room you must check availability for a private room first by emailing or call us on 0845 6250445
Surf Camp Start Days
- The surf school is open year round as the weather is always mild and the surf conditions are fantastic in Fuerteventura
- You can arrive on any day you choose
- Surf holidays are for 7 nights / 8 days
- Surf lessons start on day 2
Surf Holiday Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival day
- You will be picked up from Fuerteventura airport and taken to the surf hostel
- You'll have time to check into your room, meet your fellow surfers and make your own arrangements for dinner in the evening
Days 2-7 - Surfing
- Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before getting ready for your surf lessons
- You will have 2 hours of surfing lessons each day for 5 consecutive days
- Please note that you'll have 1 day off during this period (the exact day to be confirmed on arrival)
-You will set out with your instructor in the morning to find the best waves and all transport is provided to the day's surf spot
- Note: the exact time of your surf lessons will be advised on arrival and are subject to the surf conditions that day
- A packed lunch and plenty of water is provided
- You are free to take breaks when you want, if you feel tired you can sit on the beach and soak up some sun
Days 8 - Departure and transfer to Fuerteventura airport
- After breakfast, check out of your room by 10am ready for your transfer back to Fuerteventura airport taking home with you some new found surf skills that will stay with you long after the holiday is over
What Will I Learn?
- Surf lessons are aimed at beginner surfers and those that have tried surfing perhaps once or twice before
- You'll get to grips with elementary water safety
- You'll learn to understand your surf board, where to find the rails, the nose, the stringer and the sweet spot!
- Theory lessons on types of breaks, surf board design, equipment and history
- How to control the board in the water
- Where to position yourself to catch a wave
- How to clear the breaking zone and deal with white water
- Line up positioning
- How to paddle to catch the waves
- How to balance standing and lying on the board
- How to stand on your board beginning with a knees to standing action (slower) to mastering a ‘pop up’
Free Time In Fuerteventura
- Surf boards can be hired when you are not taking lessons so that you can practice your new found surfing skills in your free time
-With 300 days of sunshine a year, over 150 beaches and many beautiful reefs there is a lot to explore in Fuerteventura be it on foot or by sea
- You can spend your evenings in any of the lively bars the many great restaurants all within walking distance, or take a stroll along the beach
Surf Hostel Accommodation
- You’ll be staying in a fun modern and well equipped hostel 5 minutes from the beaches and the town centre
- The hostel’s rooms sleep 1, 2, 3 or 4 people and you’ll be allocated the best available room at the time of booking for your party size
for example, if there are 2 of you travelling together we’ll allocate you a private bedroom if available though you may be sharing with 2 others
- Singles will be allocated a bed in a shared room
- There are 2 fully equipped kitchens available with: gas hobs, ovens, microwaves, fridge/freezers and pots, pans, utensils for you to use at the hostel, great if you’re on a budget or if you are travelling solo and want to get to know your fellow surfers
- The comfortable communal living room comes with satellite TV and WIFI access
- There are 2 shared bathrooms, each with 3 showers and 3 toilets
- The roof terrace is a great place to have your breakfast or soak up the evening sun after a long day’s surfing
- For those of you who have brought your boards with you or gotten so good you’ve bought one there, there is full surf board storage available to you
- A continental breakfast is included for you to get your energy levels up for the day’s surfing
- Clean bed linen + towels are provided for every guest
- All the communal areas are cleaned 7 days a week to make sure they are spick and span
- Pictures of the hostel can be seen under the photo gallery tab
- If you require your own private single room, a supplement is payable
- Please email or call 08456250445 to check availability for a private room before booking
Surf Hostel Accommodation Location
- Located in a great position in downtown Corralejo close to the town centre and great beaches
- Just 5 minutes walk from the town’s amenities, restaurants and lively bars so a car isn’t necessary unless you prefer to through personal choice
- Transport will be provided to and from your surf apartment to the surf spot every day
- Transport is in a 4 x 4 so you can be assured you’ll be able to reach even the most remote surf spots to catch the best waves
Surf Equipment
- You will be kitted out in top quality wetsuits
- This school has over 11 sizes of surfboards ranging from 6’2 to 10´´ in varying thicknesses
- Surf board brands a plenty from Swell, NSP to sunset including foam, reinforced plastic boards and epoxy boards
- If you are a complete beginner, you can use a board with higher volume and buoyancy float during the first few days, switching to a smaller, more manoeuvrable board as you improve
- Please note that you have around 2 hours of lessons per day but if that’s not enough for you and you still have some energy left after your lessons, you can always hire the equipment for use in your free time if you would like to practice your surfing skills
Surf Conditions
- Stunning Fuerteventura offers ideal conditions and mild weather for both beginners and experienced surfers year round
- Water rarely dips below 19 degrees and gets to 22 degrees in the Summer months
Go learn to Surf in Fuerteventura in the home of European water sports on this great value surf holiday and take home new skills that will stay with you long after the surf holiday is over.