Surf Canaries (Gran Canaria, Spain) ★★★

Our Surf School and Surf Shop are situated at the foot of the famous sand dunes of Maspalomas.
Our Surf Apartments are just a 1 minute walk from the Surf Center, overlooking the sand dunes and, more importantly, the waves...

We are based in the south of Gran Canaria where we live the dream of an endless summer with year-round waves. We were set up in 2007 and quickly developed into a popular surf school due to our fame for offering really high quality surf courses with a real personal feel and attention to detail.

In 2008, we changed our name from “Surf Experience“ to “Surf Canaries“ and we are one of the few surf school on the island to be working with the major tour operators.

The secret to our success is a culture of really concerning ourselves with the well-being of each client. We strive to ensure that each one has a fantastic experience in and out of the water, either as a one day surf experience or a week long surf course.

Out of this, we can share this islands beauty and fantastic waves whilst giving everyone the chance to experience what it is to catch a wave...

Our permanent team of highly trained, enthusiastic instructors are what sets our Surf School apart from the others.

It is our strict safety protocol and well tried and tested teaching methods, combined with a real good sense of fun that keeps our school highly recommended.

The pick up from the hotel is usually between 09:00-09:30 in the morning (depending on surf conditions) where we then meet up in the surf school and have the introductions + surf videos.

Then, if there are no waves on our beach we head off on our Surf Bus “journey“ to wherever we will be surfing on that day.

10:00 - 11:30 Theory and stretching on the beach. The theory is different depending on which part of the course the student is on.

11:30 - 12:30 First practical session in the water with the instructors.

12:30 - 13:00 Light lunch on the beach (provided by us).

13:00 - 14:00 Second practical class.

14:30 de-brief and pack down.

15:30 ish - arrival back in the south. The instructor/student ratio is 1:5 and the maximum group size is 15 students. The course language is primarily English with options in German and Spanish.

We use different sized beginner surf boards made exclusively from soft materials for maximum safety. We provide all materials needed – surf boards, leash, wetsuit (long and short), rash vest.

Participants only need to bring a change of clothes, towel and swimwear.

Materials can be rented outside of the surf school hours from 15,-Euros onwards.