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Get your adrenaline going during this 1,5-hour surfing lesson on gorgeous Praia de Cacavelos in Lisbon. Receive instruction from one of the first surf schools in Portugal and get outfitted with a wetsuit and surfboard. Practice basic techniques on the sand and then take to the waves with your instructor. Learn how to push up off the board, find balance, and stay on a wave, all on one of the prettiest beaches in Lisbon. This experience is limited to 15 participants to ensure a more intimate experience.
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Due to tide restrictions we will send you a message the day before the lesson to confirm the hour of the lesson
Get your adrenaline going during this 1.5-hour surfing lesson on gorgeous Praia de Carcavelos in Lisbon. Receive instruction from one of the first surf schools in Portugal and get outfitted with a wetsuit and surfboard. Practice basic techniques on the sand and then take to the waves with your instructor. Learn how to push up off the board, find balance, and stay on a wave, all on one of the prettiest beaches in Lisbon. This experience is limited to 15 participants to ensure a more intimate experience.
Surf equipment
Professional guide
Insurance
Food and drinks
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
85 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
tomhjhenderson,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Really friendly staff and the instructor was great at taking the time to help everyone learn.
markwN8964TD,Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Amazing staff, very friendly Very good value for money compared to some places we have been before. My kids loved it with them so much we went three times in our weeks holiday in Paço de Arcos...




Getaway06794898707,Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I think that is experience was 1000 Stars incredible teachers and very sympathetic the owner is very good surfer adoreiiiiiiiiiiiiii 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀
Kevin F,Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Perfect for just starting out. Before I knew it I was standing up on the board. The small class size needed a very active lesson for me. The other students were amazing to learn with.
U2045MTtamarap,Mar 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I had the best surfing time with this team! I’have never had a surf instructor who tried to push me and said let’s go and do it! Doesn’t matter if you are scared and a wave just washed you. It’s part of the process. I had three lessons with them and I could make a huge level up, thanks to them. Can’t thank enough and wait to surf with theese guys again. Big respect!
923ruia,Feb 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Booked experience within 3 days and could not attend due to illness, Business come back to me advising that they require 15 days notice to cancel, poor customer service and not looking out for customers. Will never use this service and wont recommend, other options in the area to go.
104alev,Jan 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I joined a surf lesson in January 2025 as a beginner. The instructor was very knowledgeable about surfing and was always responsive to our questions and concerns. Despite some strong currents during that day, the instructor always cared about our safety and in the last part of the lesson he also encouraged us to try catching waves. I would hugely recommend such experience. Até a próxima vez!

James M,Nov 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
A complete disaster. You pick up your board and our agent told us to talk past the castle and go to the second beach. We carried boards for well over 30 minutes when it was explained it was a 10 minute walk (it’s still about 1.5km carrying a surfboard). We called, told them where we are at, and they said no no FIRST beach after castle. So instead of surfing we carried boards for several KM that we didn’t need to over bad directions from their staff. And the cherry on top, they couldn’t care less. Not even a sorry, a stuff happens, or attempt to make things better. Just a complete lack of care that they made us walk carrying surfboards over a hour and a half.
Ahatonen,Oct 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
My kids aged 13 years old joined the beginners class and absolutely loved it. Teachers were really nice and encouraging.


Q6374WFrobertw,Jul 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Had a wonderful day surfing on Praia de Carcavelos with my teenage son. The school made everything easy: the booking, the communications, the prep and the lessons. Danny in particular was wonderful, very attentive and enthusiastic. He kept up a steady pace and kept us catching wave after wave. He focused on each student and continued to give more and more pointers to improve our experience. A great time.
Operated by Carcavelos Surf School