The best beach for learning to surf in Lanzarote is Famara beach.
Famara beach is a beautiful sand bottom beach backed by six hundred meters of vertical cliffs.
1 – The beach has gentle rolling waves almost everyday of the year that are perfect for learning to surf.
2 – Newcomers to surfing can contact any of the many surf schools in the town of Famara. The local surf schools provide everything for almost anyone that wants to learn surfing.
3 – Year round warm weather make is fun and enjoyable to learn surfing
4 – Famara beach is over four kilometres long providing plenty of space to learn surfing
5 – The distance from the surf schools in the Caleta de Famara (Famara town) is only a few hundred meters.
6 – There are no rocks or dangerous objects In the sea at Famara beach.
7 – The Famara surf schools offer a full selection of lessons from a few hours to multiple days.
8 – Surf lessons to suit any level of surfer. The Famara expert surf instructors at the surf schools can show any level of surfer how to improve their skills, wave selection and understanding of surf conditions.
You can chose to learn surfing alone or with a surf school.
Surf shops in the town of Famara can rent you a wetsuit and surfboard giving you freedom to go surfing when it suits you. If you chose to hire your surf equipment a little knowledge is useful and maybe a lesson or two would go a long way.
Taking surf lessons with a Famara surf school is advantageous on several levels.
Firstly you can understand the beach, acceptable wave sizes and best locations in given conditions.
Another great benefit of surf lessons or even a surf camp is you get to make some new friends. Many people learning to surf in Famara will be staying in Famara so you can surf together in the day and hang out together in the evenings.
Swapping surf tales and tips is a great pastime for the up and coming surfer.
Overall Famara beach is a beautiful location for learning to surf. The amazing cliffs offset against the rugged beauty of the beach make an impressive location to take your first steps into the sport of surfing.
The large selection of surf schools and surf shops in Famara town give ample options to enter into the sport in a way you are most comfortable with.
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