ALGARVE
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The 10 most popular workshops in Algarve. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Learn to surf at Praia da Galé in Albufeira. 2-hour beginner lesson with board, wetsuit, and in-water coaching for $36.
“I had a great experience. Jorge is an amazing instructor. He taught me a lot of things and he was very supportive. He understood that I was a bit afraid of water and made me feel comfortable anyway. If you're travelling in Algarve, I highly recommend a stop here!!!”
2-hour beginner surf lesson at Albufeira’s Falesia Beach. Gear and insurance included, coached in small groups for your first waves.
“Very fun! I took two other lessons before in other areas of the world and this one was the most informative on timing the wave and really going out on your own.”
A 2-hour Galé Beach surf lesson in Albufeira with wetsuit and board, certified coaching, and small-group energy for beginners.
“Great experience!! Very kind guy able to transfer not only the base of surfing bit olso the Spirit of the Ocean. Thanks!!”
Beginner surf lesson at Galé Beach, Albufeira (Algarve). Small groups up to 10, certified coach, wetsuit and board included.
“Ricardo and George were the best! Great instructers and nice peopl”
Carrapateira surf lesson in Portugal: learn basic techniques, stand up on waves, and get gear and wetsuit included for $53.
“I had a great time learning to surf with Guy! He was encouraging, knowledgeable and eager to help me succeed. Was a great day out on the water!”
Paddleboard Albufeira’s Algarve coast with sea caves, cliff scenery, a stop at a secluded beach, plus beginner coaching and gear.
“A great activity to do with the teenagers! Total time was around 3hrs, everyone in the group was very friendly and helped each other carry the paddleboards down to the beach. I was initially worried to begin with as I wear glasses and didn't want to fall and drop them but everything was great. We…”
Shop Loulé’s market with Paula, then cook Algarve classics at her home with seafood cataplana and wine, in a private class.
“We had an incredible experience at the market with Paula and in her home cooking. We learned about 4-5 traditional Portugese dishes, but all tailored for what we like and would eat or make again at home. She was a wonderful host and we were certainly full upon leaving!!”
Group surf lesson on Algarve’s Bordeira Beach in Carrapateira. Gear included, small-group coaching, 1.5 hours, English.
“Super Surflehrer, hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht und hat alles gut erklärt und vorgezeigt. Sehr zu empfehlen.”
Rural glass mosaic workshop near Lagos in Portugal. Make a 15x15cm glass-on-glass tile with Liza in 3 relaxed hours.
“Marvelous experience ! Great teacher”
Two surf lessons at Algarve’s Bordeira Beach in one day. Small groups by level, all gear included, English instruction, mobile ticket.
“Istruttore gentile e paziente. Ci ha spiegato bene le basi e ci ha fatto lavorare a step. Lo ringrazio per averci lasciato un bel ricordo di questa giornata.”
