Calima Surf School
Calima Surf School teaches kitesurfing, surfing in Famara, Spain, with Federacion Espanola de Surf & O'Neill Surf Academy & SurfCamp.es & British Surfing Association (BSA) & IOSUP (International Organisation for Stand Up Paddle) & Federación Canaria de Surf & IOSUP & Drysurf Training System-certified instruction, in English, Spanish.
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About Calima Surf School
Calima Surf School has been teaching surfing in Caleta de Famara, Lanzarote since 1996, making it one of the longest-running surf schools in Spain. The school follows the British Surfing Association's Level 3 teaching program and offers a guarantee that students who don't learn to surf within 5 days can continue for free until they do. Beyond surf lessons, Calima also runs kitesurf, diving, and yoga programs, along with its own surf house accommodation in the village.
- First surf camp in Spain, founded in 1996
- Over 20 qualified instructors on staff
- TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice award
- TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice award with a 5.0 rating from over 798 reviews
- Over 92,000 students taught since opening in 1996
- 5-day learn-to-surf guarantee — stay on free if you don't learn to surf within 5 days
- 20 qualified instructors across 32 programmes
- One of Spain's first surf camps, founded in 1996
- Over 7,500 students trained each year
- Team of around 20 qualified instructors
Who teaches here
Teaching since 1996.
Beyond the courses
CampsWhat’s on site
Yoga
Bike rental
Wi-Fi
Insurance included
Kitchen access
Gym
Massage / spa
Wetsuit included
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Kitesurf lesson
3h · Beginnershared room
45€/Per nightprivate room
60€/Per nightCalima Surf School — common questions
Is there a minimum age for courses?
There is no minimum age, though students under 18 need written consent from a parent or guardian.
Do I need previous surfing experience to join?
No experience is necessary — lessons suit all levels, especially beginners, at Famara beach year-round.
What does a typical course day include?
Daily classes run about five hours, roughly 10:00-15:00, including around 3.5 hours in the water plus theory, warm-up, and lunch breaks.
Can I rent equipment without taking a course?
Yes, boards and wetsuits in all sizes can be rented with valid ID; rental hours run 9:00-18:00.
What should I bring?
Sun protection, sunglasses, a cap, a beach towel, and swimwear; a coat is recommended, especially from November to mid-July.
Is there a guarantee I'll learn to surf?
Yes — the school's 5-day programme guarantees you'll learn to surf, or you can stay on and continue for free.
Is there a minimum age for the surf courses?
There is no minimum age, but participants under 18 need written consent from a parent or guardian.
Can I rent surf equipment without taking a course?
Yes. Foam boards for beginners, as well as Bic, NSP, and epoxy boards of various sizes, are available to rent, along with wetsuits in all sizes.
Contact Calima Surf School
Avenida el Marinero 13, Caleta de Famara, 35558 Teguise, Lanzarote · Open in Google Maps