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Surf Camp
Islares Surf Camp
📍 Northern Spain, Spain
Camp Score
Good63/100
Based on reviews, coaching quality, value, and local ownership.
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Surf Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
About
Islares Surf Camp is a family-friendly surf school located on Playa de Arenillas in Cantabria, northern Spain. Founded by experienced local surfers, the school offers beginner and intermediate surf lessons throughout the year, with a maximum of 6 students per instructor. During summer months, they run a popular 5-day multi-adventure day camp for children aged 8-16, combining surfing with kayaking, paddle boarding, paintball, archery, and outdoor activities. While they don't offer on-site accommodation, they partner with nearby camping, hotels, and rural houses to help visitors arrange their stay.
Islares Surf Camp sits on Playa de Arenillas, a beach known for its consistent waves and ideal conditions for learning to surf. The team's focus goes beyond just surfing - they emphasize environmental education and respect for nature, teaching students about ocean safety while instilling values of conservation. Courses run year-round with flexible scheduling to match optimal wave conditions each day. The school provides all necessary equipment including quality beginner boards and wetsuits suited to the Cantabrian coast's water temperatures. For families, the summer multi-adventure campus offers an action-packed week of activities that keeps kids engaged from 9am to 6pm, with daily meals, transport from Castro Urdiales, and professional supervision included. The school also offers surf coaching for intermediate surfers looking to improve their technique, equipment rentals for independent surfers, and even board repair services.
