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Surf Camp
High Voltage Gran Canaria Surf Camp & Surf School
📍 Canary Islands, Spain
Camp Score
Good64/100
Based on reviews, coaching quality, value, and local ownership.
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Surf Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Starting from €499/week
About
High Voltage Surf Camp sits directly on Playa del Hombre in Gran Canaria, just 10 minutes from the airport. Run by Leo, a former pro-surfer with over 40 years of ocean experience who started surfing in the Canaries at age four, the camp offers a structured learning environment where two daily sessions help guests progress quickly. With year-round waves, warm water, and a 34% return guest rate, this beachfront surf house attracts a social crowd of mostly solo travelers (65% female) looking for real surf instruction and community vibes.
High Voltage has been operating for 13 years across the Caribbean and Canary Islands, welcoming over 3,000 guests annually. What sets it apart is Leo's teaching methodology, developed over decades of professional surfing and coaching. Rather than just pushing beginners into waves, the focus is on building real ocean knowledge and independent surfing skills. Sessions run twice daily at Playa del Hombre, a sandy beach with consistent waves suitable for all levels and no dangerous rip currents.
The surf house itself is an eight-bedroom oceanfront property with each room designed for rest and recovery between sessions. Most rooms feature private bathrooms, and several have ocean views or direct terrace access. Common spaces include a sunny breakfast patio, beach bar, movie room, and ping pong table. The terrace overlooks the Atlantic, making it easy to check conditions before heading out.
The team includes ISA-qualified instructors Marcus and Victor (both local island experts), hosts who manage daily operations, and Dennis the surf dog. The atmosphere is social but not party-heavy, drawing a mix of solo travelers, couples, and families who want to learn properly while enjoying the year-round sunshine.
