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The Caparica Gecko Surf School is located near Lisbon and was founded in 2016. Our team is made up of quality and enthusiastic surf instructors. They are certified by the FPS (Portuguese Surfing Federation) and have extensive experience in the aquatic environment. For two hours, we teach the essence of surfing. The two main techniques that all surfers need to know: how to paddle and catch waves and how to stand up on the board. This is the beginning of surfing and a lifestyle!

What to expect from our classes:

Security summary
Heating
Instruction on the beach on how to paddle and stand up on the board (stand-up)
Practice in the water according to the instructions given on the beach
Comments in the water with the instructor

What you need to bring:

Swimming kit (don’t forget your towel!)
Sunscreen
Clothes according to the season

What we provide:

Surfboards – suited to your experience
Surf suit – suitable for the conditions (don’t forget that the zipper is on the back)
Accident insurance

Where we are:

The meeting point is near Lisbon on the Costa da Caparica

Group sizes:

We accept groups of up to 20 people, however, when practicing in the water, we insist on the ratio recommended by the FPS (Portuguese Surfing Federation) of 1:5 (1 instructor for 5 students). If you have any questions or are interested in finding out more, don’t hesitate to contact us!