The 12 Workshops & Classes in Gran Canaria That Earn Their Price

1.Playa del Inglés Maspalomas: High Quality Surf Classes

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 304 reviews · from $68Our pick

Meet Surf Canaries in Playa del Inglés for a four-hour beginner lesson with theory, video tips, equipment, and hands-on coaching. Instructors speak English and Spanish, and the team may include Danny, praised for patient help. You may walk to the beach or ride to the best surf spot.

“Amazing experience for a beginner. As a rookie surfer myself, I found this course very helpful. Instructors teach all the basics from scratch. The time was enough to put all the theory into practice and have some fun.”

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2.Gran Canaria Maspalomas: Surf lessons all levels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $59Top rated

Meet South Coast Surf School near the Red Cross office in Maspalomas for a 2.5-hour lesson with Daniel or another multilingual instructor. Learn on the beach, then practice in the sea with a board, wetsuit, water, fruit, and insurance included.

“We had an amazing time at the surfing class! Our instructor was super friendly and explained everything clearly, making it easy to learn how to surf and stand up on the board. We highly recommend it to anyone looking to enjoy couple of hours of fun surfing 🏄‍♀️🤙🏻.”

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3.Small-Group Surf Lessons in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

Meet Surf Canaries in Playa del Inglés for a four-hour lesson led by experienced instructors such as Marta, Dani, and Kasperi. You’ll cover video theory, practice on the beach, complete two water sessions, enjoy a snack break, and receive free souvenir photos.

“Loveddddd this and considering booking again before we leave! Even if you have never surfed before I would highly recommend, great fun and you learn a lot in this lesson. Very good and a must do!”

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4.Playa del Inglés surf lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 121 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Meet Canary Wave Surf School by Maspalomas Lighthouse for a small-group lesson on Playa del Inglés or Maspalomas. Rayco, Doramas, Charlie, and other multilingual instructors teach beach basics, board handling, and wave technique. Equipment and south-island transfers are included.

“It’s was so funny and the teacher is was funny too, thank you so much”

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5.Maspalomas Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 113 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Meet Canary Wave by the Red Cross tower at Maspalomas Beach for a practical surf lesson with Spanish, English, or Italian instruction. You get equipment, sun protection, insurance, and time in the water, with instructors such as Rayco and Tony helping beginners build confidence.

“Wonderful experience, never thought surfing gives such a rush! And thanks to our instructor, he helped me stand for the first time on the surfboard even if it was almost at the shore, still caught the wave🤣”

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6.Gran Canaria Surf Safari Course: Surf Lesson all levels

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 70 reviews · from $60

Join Sophie and the Pro Surfing Company team for a 4 to 5-hour Gran Canaria surf safari. Your instructor matches the lesson to your level, selects the best available beach, supplies your board, and leaves time to practice. Pickup is included from south-area hotels.

“Sophie and the team were amazing, such a great experience! Made us feel so welcome!”

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7.Stand-Up Paddle Lesson & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · from $131

Learn stand-up paddle surfing with an English- or Spanish-speaking instructor, then snorkel along Gran Canaria’s south or west coast. Small groups are limited to four, with hotel pickup in Playa del Inglés, San Agustín, and Meloneras. Dani is one guide praised for clear instruction, humor, and spotting fish and turtles.

“We had Dani as our guide and it was perfect. Neither of us had done Stand up padeling before but he explained the techniques very good and with a lot of humour. He showed us some spots with some very beatiful fish and even a turtle. All in all was the trip very nice and we had a lot of fun, especially with Dani. We would totally recommend it!”

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8.2 Hour Stand Up Paddle Lesson in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $64

Meet Mireie from Sup Fit Yoga at Arguineguín for a two-hour beginner SUP lesson. Learn safety, paddle control, balance, and standing technique in a small group of up to four, then practice on the sea with time for views, fish, and possibly sunset photos.

“This experience was well worth the time and cost. Mireie was an excellent instructor who was very understanding, patient and encouraging. Even though my partner and I had very little experience with paddle boarding, she explained all the details and techniques very well which enabled us to thoroughly enjoy our time out on the water. Mireie talked us through how to handle the paddle board and safety information on the beach before we got into the water. Then, once we were in the water she got us to do some basic techniques like standing on the board and some balance exercises. Once we were confident we went out into the…”

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9.Surf lessons in Las Canteras Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 2 hours · from $54

Spend two hours learning to surf at La Cícer on Las Canteras Beach. English and Spanish instructors teach beginners and improving surfers, with Carlos and Marco praised for patient coaching. Equipment, insurance, and personal-item care are included, while food and pickup are not.

“The people working were very adamant about safety and customer satisfaction. The teacher I had (Carlos) was very patient and gave clear, professional instructions, exactly what I needed as a beginner. The materials were in good condition, and everyone was friendly! Amazing experience overall.”

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10.Arguineguín: Stand-up Paddleboard Yoga Class with Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $47Best value

Meet Mireie and her team at Las Marañuelas Beach for a 90-minute SUP yoga class in English or Spanish. Learn basic paddleboarding, reach the yoga dock, then work through gentle poses on a stable board as the sea, morning light, or sunset sets the pace.

“Det var en magisk opplevelse å gjøre Yoga på en SUP i solnedgangen. Anbefales på det sterkeste! En fantastisk instruktør som gjorde opplevelse uforglemmelig!”

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11.Gran Canaria Playa del Ingles: Surf lessons all levels

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Meet South Coast Surf School near the Red Cross office in Maspalomas or Meloneras, not central Playa del Ingles. In a group of up to eight, you’ll learn beach theory, then spend two hours practicing with a board, wetsuit, insurance, water, and fruit included. Daniel may be your instructor.

“Es war meine erste Erfahrung auf dem Surfbrett. Es wurde sehr gut auf einen selber eingegangen und man hat nach kurzer Zeit Erfolge einheimsen können. Die drei Stunden lohnen sich auf jeden Fall, ich würde es immer wieder tun. Der Strand an dem man lernt ist ebenfalls flach, sodass man jederzeit stehen kann, die Wellen aber dennoch groß genug sind.”

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12.San Agustín Surf lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Meet Canary Wave Surf School near Maspalomas Lighthouse for a three-hour lesson suited to beginners and mixed levels. Your Spanish or English-speaking instructor supplies the board, leads the beach session, and adjusts the location when sea conditions change. South-island hotel transport is included for eligible bookings.

“Den var bra men vi fick ingen upphämtning vid vår adress t o r trots att de stod i bokningen att det skulle ingå. I övrigt tydlig och noggrann instruktör.”

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