Surfing lessons in Famara, Lanzarote, with Lanzasurf

Surfing in Famara, Lanzarote, Lanzasurf, Surf lessons

Famara in Lanzarote is maybe one of the best places in Europe to learn to Surf and it's where I done my first surfing lessons and learned to stand up on a board!

Learning to surf with surfing lessons at Famara, Lanzarote

Surfing is always something I've wanted to do, but where I live in the North-East of England the waters are just not as appealing as the turquoise waters you see in warmer parts of the world :-). It was on a holiday to Lanzarote where I learned that the small resort of Famara on the west-coast of Lanzarote has some of the best waters to learn to surf in Europe. So I spent a couple of days there learning to surf with some pre-arranged lessons through Lanzasurf

The surf lessons are fun and guided by experienced instructors so you can learn to surf fast

Before my trip to Lanzarote I wasn't quite sure what to expect but now I can highly recommend learning to surf in Famara and with Lanzasurf especially. All equipment is provided (boards, wetsuits etc as well as a simple lunch) Typically it seems on a given day there are 3 instructors (all good fun, friendly and knowledgable) and each instructor would take on a group of about 6-8 people depending on ability (most are beginners). On my trip there were a good mix of nationalities and ages and it was great meeting people from all around Europe.

It was my aim to be able to easily stand up on a surf board after all the lessons (I had no idea if that would be possible ha) but through the expert guidance of the instructors, and plenty of trial and error, I was able to do this during the first day! The subsequent days where just trying to perfect my technique and all very enjoyable.

Bit of proof that I could stand up on my board :-) Its a great feeling and as soon as you can surf even the small waves it hooks you. I can see how people get really into Surfing!

Lanzasurf is based within the Famara bungalows complex - and this is where we would meet on the mornings to get kitted up and walk the short distance to the beach. Next door is also a shop to get any food or drink you might want and that all import sun-cream :-)

Some people seemed to really progress on their lessons and I reckon after 3-5 days most people with be able to tackle some of the bigger waves

On this particular holiday in Lanzarote - we actually split our time between staying overnight at Famara when surfing and then moving onto a hotel in Puerto Del Carmen to relax at the end of the holiday. Due to the small size of Lanzarote - if you do have a car - it would be fairly easy to make a morning drive to Famara from somewhere like Puerto Del Carmen in 30 minutes. So even if you are on a weeks holiday staying at one of the larger resorts - if you have a car - you could make the trip daily. Alternatively - you could stay in Famara - and Lanzasurf even have surf houses to stay in.

If you are interested in learning to surf - then I really recommend the resort of Famara in Lanzarote and some pre-arranged lessons through Lanzasurf (see http://www.lanzasurf.com) - check them out.

The beach at Famara in Lanzarote is long and sandy and the waters are relatively shallow too - perfect for learning to Surf

Well there you go for a short introductory blog post on learning to surf in Lanzarote. This blog is mainly about hiking but I love all outdoor activities and surfing is great fun and a must try activity for anyone!

Post by Stuart Hodgson
'The Hiking Photographer'

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