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Escuela de Surf Sardinero
Rip Curl & Técnico Deportivo en Surf I y II & Salvamento Acuático certified·Santander, Spain
Escuela de Surf Sardinero teaches surfing in Santander, Spain, with Rip Curl & Técnico Deportivo en Surf I y II & Salvamento Acuático-certified instruction, in Spanish.
Certified instructionRip Curl · Técnico Deportivo en Surf I y II · Salvamento Acuático
LocationSantander, Spain
SportSurfing
Water typeocean
LanguagesSpanish
Minimum ageFrom 6
Websiteescueladesurfsardinero.com
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About Escuela de Surf Sardinero
Escuela de Surf Sardinero opened in 2005 as the first surf school in Santander, founded by a family with a long-standing surfing heritage in Cantabria. Based on Playa del Sardinero, regarded as the birthplace of surfing in Spain, the school runs as a mobile academy that moves lessons between El Sardinero and Liencres beaches depending on sea conditions. It teaches surfers of all ages, from young children through adults, and also rents boards and wetsuits and runs its own…
- First surf school in Santander, operating since 2005
- Surf Van groups capped at 16 students
- Operates the "Escuela-Móvil" concept, moving students to the beach with the best surf conditions on the day
Good to know
Where
Santander, Spain
Taught in
Spanish
Certified by
Rip Curl · Técnico Deportivo en Surf I y II · Salvamento Acuático
Teaching since
2005
The spot
Water
ocean
Courses & prices
Youth & Adult Surf Course - 1 Week
10h · BeginnerIncluded: equipment · insuranceFor ages 12 and up, including adults. Covers first and second level surfing at El Sardinero or Liencres beach depending on conditions.As published: “1 Week (10 hours): €180 / Student”€180per personAsk
Youth & Adult Surf Course - 2 Weeks
20h · BeginnerIncluded: equipment · insuranceFor ages 12 and up, including adults.As published: “2 Weeks (20 hours): €335 / Student”€335per personAsk
Youth & Adult Surf Course - 3 Weeks
30h · BeginnerIncluded: equipment · insuranceFor ages 12 and up, including adults.As published: “3 Weeks (30 hours): €480 / Student”€480per personAsk
Youth & Adult Surf Course - 4 Weeks
40h · BeginnerIncluded: equipment · insuranceFor ages 12 and up, including adults.As published: “4 Weeks (40 hours): €600 / Student”€600per personAsk
Youth & Adult Surf Course - Single Class
2h · BeginnerIncluded: equipment · insuranceAs published: “Single Class (2 hours): €40 / Student”€40per personAsk
Youth & Adult Surf Course - Weekend
BeginnerIncluded: equipment · insuranceRuns Saturdays and Sundays.As published: “Weekend: €80 / Student”€80per personAsk
Private Surf Lesson
PrivatePersonalized one-on-one sessions with a high-level accredited instructor, with schedule and conditions tailored to the student's level.As published: “€70 / Student”€70per personAsk
Kids Surf Course - 1 Week
10hIncluded: equipment · insuranceRuns Monday to Friday, 11:00-13:00, at El Sardinero beach. Minimum age 6, must be able to swim.As published: “1 Week (10 hours): €170 / Student”€170per personAsk
Kids Surf Course - 2 Weeks
20hIncluded: equipment · insuranceRuns Monday to Friday, 11:00-13:00, at El Sardinero beach. Minimum age 6, must be able to swim.As published: “2 Weeks (20 hours): €320 / Student”€320per personAsk
Kids Surf Course - Single Class
2hIncluded: equipment · insuranceMinimum age 6, must be able to swim.As published: “Single Class (2 hours): €40 / Student”€40per personAsk
Surfboard
Surfing · 1 hourSurfboard
Surfing · 1 daySurfboard
Surfing · 7 daysWetsuit
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Surfing · 2 hoursSurfboard
Surfing · 3 hours / half daySurfboard
Surfing · 2 daysSurfboard
Surfing · 5 daysWetsuit
Surfing · 2 hoursWetsuit
Surfing · 3 hours / half dayWetsuit
Surfing · 2 daysWetsuit
Surfing · 5 daysHow this school compares.
Surfing lessons compared per hour booked, gear as a full set — against the schools in Santander that publish a comparable surfing price.
FAQ
Escuela de Surf Sardinero — common questions
What is the minimum age to join a surf course?
Children can join the Surf Park programme from age 6, as long as they can swim, while the Surf Van programme is open to ages 12 and up, including adults.
What is included in the course price?
Course prices include the surfboard, wetsuit, liability insurance, and municipal beach fees.
Can I rent equipment without taking a course?
Yes, surfboards and wetsuits can be rented separately by the hour, day, or week; a credit card, ID, or passport is required as a deposit.
How do I book a course?
Courses are booked directly by phone, WhatsApp, or email; there is no online checkout system.
Are private lessons available?
Yes, private one-on-one sessions with a high-level accredited instructor can be arranged with a schedule tailored to the student's level.
Can beginners learn at Escuela de Surf Sardinero?
Yes — Escuela de Surf Sardinero offers a beginner course at €600/40h.
What languages are spoken at Escuela de Surf Sardinero?
Instruction at Escuela de Surf Sardinero is available in Spanish.
Does Escuela de Surf Sardinero have official certification?
Yes — Escuela de Surf Sardinero holds Rip Curl/Técnico Deportivo en Surf I y II/Salvamento Acuático certification.
Contact Escuela de Surf Sardinero
Websiteescueladesurfsardinero.comEmailinfo@escueladesurfsardinero.comPhone+34 942 27 03 01WhatsApp+34 619 478 836
Balneario, Playa del Sardinero, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain · Open in Google Maps
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