Surf camps in Spain, side by side

Bakio beachfront surf school founded by a former pro, with a family-friendly summer surf camp and on-site rooms. All levels.

• Surf lessons
• Stay on site
• Coaching
• Boards & wetsuits
• Transfer to breaks
• Wifi
• family friendly

family · progression · local · beginner

Long-running Bakio surf school and shop (since 2005) with federation-certified local instructors and kids’ day camps. Lessons only.

• Surf lessons
• Lessons only
• Coaching
• Boards & wetsuits
• family friendly

family · local · beginner

Coaching-focused beachfront school in Sopelana (Bilbao coast) with a high-performance / video-analysis track. Strong intermediate program.

• Surf lessons
• Stay on site
• Coaching
• Boards & wetsuits
• Video analysis
• Transfer to breaks
• Wifi

progression · intermediate · technical

Full-board eco surf house steps from La Salvaje beach in Sopela, with a separate advanced track. The Bilbao coast’s best-reviewed residential camp.

• Surf lessons
• Stay on site
• Coaching
• Boards & wetsuits
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Airport transfer

social · progression · eco · solo

Best-value Basque camp beside the Laga and Laida beaches, a short drive from the world-class Mundaka wave. Hostel or agritourism rooms.

• Surf lessons
• Stay on site
• Coaching
• Boards & wetsuits
• Breakfast
• Transfer to breaks
• Yoga

budget · progression · family · nature

Long-running Sopela beach school at La Salvaje for all levels and ages — lessons by day, with overnight stays arranged via partner Moana.

• Surf lessons
• Lessons only
• Coaching
• Boards & wetsuits
• Transfer to breaks
• Wifi

family · progression · social · all-ages

Established Plentzia/Gorliz surf school (since 2002) — lessons only, no accommodation, with pickup from where you’re staying.

• Surf lessons
• Lessons only
• Coaching
• Boards & wetsuits
• Transfer to breaks

family · progression · solo

Self-catering apartments on Mundaka’s square, a minute from Europe’s longest left. Accommodation only — best for self-sufficient surfers who want to live on the wave.

• Stay on site
• Self-guided
• Wifi

self-catering · advanced · independent · couples

Social, party-leaning surf house near San Sebastián with a verified all-in weekly price. Beginner-friendly, 18+.

• Surf lessons
• Stay on site
• Coaching
• Boards & wetsuits
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Transfer to breaks

party · social · solo · 18-30

The closest thing to a true in-city San Sebastián surf camp — a slick surf hostel two minutes from Zurriola beach, with lessons on the doorstep.

• Surf lessons
• Stay on site
• Coaching
• Boards & wetsuits
• Wifi
• Social events

social · solo · city · progression

The iconic Basque surf school (since 1982) on the Zurriola seafront — competition-grade coaching. Lessons in-city; weekly camp packages run from its Zarautz base.

• Surf lessons
• Lessons only
• Coaching
• Boards & wetsuits
• Video analysis
• Wifi

progression · heritage · city · intermediate

The highest-rated school on Zurriola — a technique-focused local surf club. Lessons only, no accommodation, but superb coaching for improvers.

• Surf lessons
• Lessons only
• Coaching
• Boards & wetsuits

progression · intermediate · local · city

Certified, professional Zurriola surf school with English-fluent staff. Lessons only (plus yoga); no accommodation.

• Surf lessons
• Lessons only
• Coaching
• Boards & wetsuits
• Yoga

progression · city · wellness

A central San Sebastián language school that pairs Spanish lessons with surf — the niche pick for a learn-Spanish-and-surf week. Least surf-intensive on the coast, but unique for that traveller.

• Surf lessons
• Stay on site
• Coaching
• Boards & wetsuits
• Wifi

city · beginner · culture · solo

Zurriola-beach surf school and shop in San Sebastián’s Gros quarter. Group and private lessons plus rental; lessons only, no accommodation.

• Surf lessons
• Lessons only
• Coaching
• Boards & wetsuits

city · progression · beginner

Polished, family-run surf house on Zarautz’s long beach with daily free-surf and technique workshops. The Basque coast’s best-reviewed camp.

• Surf lessons
• Stay on site
• Coaching
• Surf theory
• Boards & wetsuits
• Breakfast
• Transfer to breaks

family · progression · intermediate · social

Social, international glamping camp above Zarautz bay. All levels with a beginner/party lean; back-to-basics tents plus some private rooms.

• Surf lessons
• Stay on site
• Coaching
• Boards & wetsuits
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Transfer to breaks

party · social · solo · international

Design-led surf house on Zarautz’s beachfront with private en-suites and sleeping pods. Strong, recent reviews and a young, social scene.

• Surf lessons
• Stay on site
• Coaching
• Boards & wetsuits
• Breakfast
• Wifi

social · design · solo · couples

Social, party-leaning camp on Zarautz with private cabins, an on-site skate ramp and San Sebastián day trips.

• Surf lessons
• Stay on site
• Coaching
• Boards & wetsuits
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Transfer to breaks

party · social · solo · 18-30

Adults-only (18+) tipi-village camp above Zarautz beach with ISA coaching, a bar and a skate ramp. Communal, festival-ish feel.

• Surf lessons
• Stay on site
• Coaching
• Boards & wetsuits
• Dinner
• Yoga
• Wifi

social · party · adults-only · 18-35

Quality-certified Zarautz surf school on the town’s long beach — group and private lessons plus rental. Lessons only, no accommodation.

• Surf lessons
• Lessons only
• Coaching
• Boards & wetsuits

local · progression · beginner

Surf school on Zumaia’s dramatic Itzurun flysch-cliff beach, west of Zarautz. Lessons and rental for all levels; lessons only.

• Surf lessons
• Lessons only
• Coaching
• Boards & wetsuits

local · progression · scenic