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5 schools in Caleta de Famara teach surfing; lessons with Calima Surf School start from €50 (1–14 days · max. 8 per instructor). Best months: All year.

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Beginner surf course, 2 h a dayCalima Surf School1–14 days · max. 8 per instructor1 day €503 days €1405 days €2307 days €30510 days €41514 days €560from €50 per personBook now
Intensive surf course, 4 h a dayCalima Surf School1–14 days · max. 8 per instructor1 day €703 days €2005 days €3257 days €42010 days €57514 days €750from €70 per personBook now
Private surf lessonCalima Surf School2–10 h · private2 h €15010 h €550from €150 per personBook now

Surfing schools in Caleta de Famara

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Surfing rental in Caleta de Famara

ZooPark Famara Surf, SUP & Kitesurf School
Wetsuit rental€8/day

Best time for surfing in Caleta de Famara

All year: when Calima Surf School teaches surfing here, in its own words.

Where to surf in Caleta de Famara

Caleta de Famara is a traditional fishing village in the north-west of Lanzarote, about 30 km from the airport, next to a beach of more than five kilometres inside the Chinijo archipelago nature reserve. The local school Calima describes it as one of the best beaches for teaching surf in the Canary Islands, especially for beginners and intermediates, and as the beach where all of the island's surf schools operate. Famara is the top choice when the swell comes from the north-west, and the shifting sandbanks mean the beach breaks in many different peaks, from gentle to powerful. Calima says it runs surf lessons every day of the year.

Famara beach: what to expect

One main beach, with different spots along it. Your school picks where to go for the day's swell.

Beginner-friendly

Famara beach

Calima's head instructor says learners usually stay in the first two kilometres next to the village, where most instructors and the lifeguards are. Strong currents can occur at Famara, especially at high tide. Named peaks along the beach include El Codito at the west end, El Molino, Los Bungalos, El Bunquer, El Palo and El Papelillo; there is also a separate zone used by kitesurfers.

Water
Sandbank beach break; the peaks shift with each swell
Level
Beginners near the village, stronger peaks further along
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Sources: Calima Surf School: This is Famara, Calima Surf School: Surfing waves in Lanzarote, Calima Surf School: the best surfing beaches in Lanzarote (interview with Pablo, head of instructors), Calima Surf School: FAQs · Page updated .

Surfing in Caleta de Famara: your questions

How much do surfing lessons cost in Caleta de Famara?

With Calima Surf School, lessons start from €50 (1–14 days · max. 8 per instructor).

When is the best time for surfing in Caleta de Famara?

All year: when Calima Surf School teaches surfing here, in its own words.

Is Caleta de Famara good for learning surfing?

While you learn, stay in the supervised first two kilometres of the beach, and expect the wind direction not to be perfect on every day; beginners need not worry about it, according to Calima's head instructor. Under-18s need written consent from a parent or guardian to join a course.

Can I rent surfing gear in Caleta de Famara?

Yes, 1 school here publishes a rental price, for example ZooPark Famara Surf, SUP & Kitesurf School: €8/day (wetsuit).

Which languages do the schools teach in?

Schools teaching surfing in Caleta de Famara list English, Spanish, French, Italian.

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