Escuela Cántabra de Surf
Escuela Cántabra de Surf was founded in 1991 on Somo beach in Cantabria by David "Capi" García, a Spanish and Cantabrian surf champion, making it Spain's first surf school. With more than three decades of experience, the school teaches surfing, skateboarding, stand-up paddle, and bodyboarding to all ages and levels. It operates within Ribamontán al Mar, Spain's first surf reserve, and keeps a maximum ratio of six students per instructor.
- Spain's first surf school, founded in 1991 at Playa de Somo
- More than 34 years of teaching experience
- Maximum of 6 students per instructor
- Official Quiksilver & Roxy surf school
- Certified by the European Surfing Federation, ISA, FES and FCS
- Located in Ribamontán al Mar, Spain's first surf reserve
Prices confirmed by Escuela Cántabra de Surf · Aug 2026
Escuela Cántabra de Surf teaches surfing & sup & skateboarding in Somo, Spain, with International Surfing Association (ISA) / Federación Española de Surf (FES) / Federación Cántabra de Surf (FCS) / Asociación de Escuelas y Surfistas Profesionales (AESP)-certified instruction, in ingles, italiano, español. Beginner courses from €70, private from €70/h, gear rental from €15/day.
What’s on site
What this school offers
Courses grouped by sport.
Surfing
8 courses- board
- wetsuit
- liability insurance
- board
- wetsuit
- liability insurance
- board
- wetsuit
- liability insurance
- board
- wetsuit
- liability insurance
- board
- wetsuit
- liability insurance
- board
- wetsuit
- liability insurance
- board
- wetsuit
- liability insurance
- tent accommodation
- breakfast
- 2-hour surf class
- equipment
SUP
1 courseSkateboarding
1 courseGear rental
Per day. From the school's published rental list.
Accommodation
Lodging the school offers or partners with.
How this school compares.
Across 9 schools we track in Somo.
Escuela Cántabra de Surf — common questions
What is the minimum age to take lessons?
Escuela Cántabra de Surf recommends starting lessons from age 5 onwards.
Is equipment included in the lessons?
Yes, all equipment is included in the price of the lessons.
Are private lessons available?
Yes, private lessons are available, including for children.
Can I rent equipment without taking a course?
Yes, equipment rental is available, with special rates for course clients.
Are multi-day courses or camps offered?
Yes, the school runs surf camps throughout the year for different age groups.
Does Escuela Cántabra de Surf offer lessons for first-timers?
Yes — a beginner course at Escuela Cántabra de Surf starts from €70.
Which languages can I learn in at Escuela Cántabra de Surf?
You can learn in ingles, italiano, español, portugues at Escuela Cántabra de Surf.
What certification does Escuela Cántabra de Surf have?
Escuela Cántabra de Surf is International Surfing Association (ISA)/Federación Española de Surf (FES)/Federación Cántabra de Surf (FCS)/Asociación de Escuelas y Surfistas Profesionales (AESP)-certified.
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