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8 Day Surf Camp in Somo Beach, Cantabria
Aloha Surf Hostel, Calle Las Quebrantas 9, Somo Beach, Cantabria, Spain
Spain Surf Camp
All difficulty levels
Instruction in English
Maximum 8 participants
If you want to try new activities that you have never done before, improve your surf skills, or just spend your weekend surfing and sunbathing, this holiday is a perfect choice for you! During this camp, you will stay in accommodation close to the beach to welcome the sun every morning, enjoy the fresh salty air, and relax or practice any time with your board. The wonderful Playa de Somo is waiting for you!
Highlights
- 14 hours of surf lessons in total
- Learn from experienced surf instructors
- Surf equipment during lessons will be provided
- Enjoy the incredible beach and surroundings
- Only a group of 8 students per instructor
- Experience a surfing and family atmosphere
- 7 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
7 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Catalan, French, Italian, Spanish
Group size: 3-8 participants
Airport transfer available:
Santander Airport (US$ 61 per person)
Santander Airport (US$ 61 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
13:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
Facilities
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Lobby
- Luggage room / storage
- Multilingual staff
- Smoke-free property
- Board rental
- Free Wi-Fi
The Somo surf hostel is the closest accommodation to Somo Beach that you will find in Ribamontán al Mar. Just 100 meters between your bed and the sand. Common areas, good Wi-Fi, modernity, comfort, and everything designed for you to spend an unforgettable vacation. Ideal for solo travelers, groups, and beach lovers.
If you are looking for accommodation in Somo closest to the beach and the surf school, Cantabria Aloha Surf Hostel is definitely the option. There are a total of 36 beds, spread over 4 bedrooms with 10, 12, 8, and 6 beds. You will literally have one foot in the sand. Recommended!
Aloha Surf Hostel
One of the best options at Somo (price-quality-proximity). It is located just 50 meters from the Cantabrian surf school and the beach. This is ideal for surfers and beach lovers. It has shared rooms, all equipped with bathrooms, television, and Wi-Fi. You also have common zones with fridges and microwaves.
In front, there is a supermarket. You have all kinds of restaurants, bars, and coffee shops a few meters from the entrance to the hotel, a thousand places to eat rich and cheap, Cantabria Infinita!
Program
During this surf camp, you will benefit from two-hour surfing lessons every day. All the surfing materials are included during the lessons and can be rented for the rest of the day. They have polyester and epoxy shortboards and longboards of all sizes, as well as soft boards. You can also rent SUP, bodyboard, skate, longskate, and carvers.
Class schedules
During the months of July and August, lessons are held at different hours:
- 10:00 - 12:00
- 11:00 - 13:00
- 12:00 - 14:00
- 16:00 - 18:00
- 18:00 - 20:00
During the rest of the months, you have lessons in the morning:
- 11:00 - 13:00
- 16:00 - 18:00
Why the Escuela Cantabra Surf School?
Escuela Cántabra De Surf Quicksilver Roxy, since 1991, was the first surfing school in Spain. The Quiksilver Cantabrian Surf School & Roxy is the first surf and bodyboard school in Spain and has been training thousands of surfers since its inception in 1991, on Somo Beach, Cantabria.
They have the most experienced and professional monitors, with qualifications approved by the European and Spanish surf federation and national and international experience, including, specialists in rescue and first aid, so you can enjoy yourself to the fullest from day one, but in total safety. Guaranteed fun.
Approved surf school
The surf school is approved by the European Surfing Federation, International Surfing Association (ISA), Spanish Surfing Federation (FES), Cantabrian Surfing Federation (FCS), Official School of the Ribamontán al Mar City Council, Bahía Santander Tourism Seal, member of the Association of Schools and Professional Surfers (AESP), among many other quality seals.
Since 1991
More than 32 years of experience teaching surfing. Since its foundation in 1991, by David “Capi” Garcia, on Somo Beach, Cantabria, thousands of students have passed through the school, who have improved and perfected their methodology. During all these years, national, and international monitors have collaborated with the school, impregnating the experience and professionalism that it currently has.
Small groups: The smallest instructor-to-student ratio
Learn in a fast, easy, safe, and fun way. Maximum quality and professionalism with the shortest student-instructor ratio. They separate the classes by age and by homogeneous levels so that you can enjoy your surf classes from the first day in complete safety. All ages. They recommend from the age of 5, you set the limit.
The best surf equipment and the best facilities
All the material included in the classes. The best surf material. New and extensive facilities with showers and lockers on the beach in Somo, Cantabria, within the first surfing reserve in Spain. Possibility of renting material with special prices for clients at the surf shop.
The largest surf offer for children and adults throughout the year
Special surf camps for adults and personalized training. Ask about other modalities of courses, days, schedules, etc. Maximum flexibility. A la carte classes and camps. Different accommodation options for students. Private classes for children, special offers for groups, families, end-of-year trips, schools, birthdays, etc.
Location
This retreat will take place in Playa de Somo (Somo Beach), Cantabria, Spain. The town of Somo is a cozy place located in the municipality of Ribamontán Al Mar, it is surrounded by beaches. Somo Beach is the first surf reserve in Spain and is one of the most recommended surfing spots in Spain, The Escuela Cántabra de Surf was built on the beach of Somo, across the Santander Bay, and is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Spain for its beauty and tourist possibilities. During this camp, you will stay in our new hostel located next to the school and the beach.
First surf reserve in Spain
Somo Beach is located within the first natural surf reserve in Spain, due to the quality and variety of its waves, being one of the country’s surfing meccas and one of the most consistent surf spots, receiving good waves throughout the year. With more than 7 kilometers of white sand and perfect “beach brakes” ideal for surfers of all levels.
Surfing pioneers
To talk about Somo Beach is to talk about the history of surfing in Spain. The first surfboards, the first wetsuits, the first surf shop, and of course, the first surf school in Spain, Escuela Cantabria de Surf, created by David “Capi” Garcia in 1991, was born here and there is a great culture and surfing tradition among local surfers.
Surfing in infinite Cantabria
Cantabria is a natural paradise where every day you can see a different Cantabria, with its beaches, its mountains, its landscapes, its towns, its food, and its people. It is also a paradise for surfers and one of the favorite destinations chosen by surfers to spend unforgettable surfing holidays. Somo, within the municipality of Ribamontan al Mar, is a welcoming town, with very good accommodation options, good restaurants, and well connected to the other side of the bay with Santander, the capital of Cantabria and possibly one of the most beautiful bays in the world.
Things to do (optional)
This area offers a variety of activities including routes by the cliffs or tourism to know the cultural heritage or hiking. From the city council of Ribamontán to the sea, there are realized every weekend's animation and cultural celebrations.
What's included
- A 2-hour surf lesson per day for 7 days with the materials included
- 7 nights accommodation
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Rental of equipment for the rest of the day (10 EUR)
- They charge 5 EUR more per person for the bracelet (When the checkout is done, they refund this)
- All meals
How to get there
Recommended Airports
BIO
Bilbao Airport
69 km
Transfer not provided
SDR
Santander Airport
7 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 61 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Santander Airport (SDR). From this airport, you have free shuttle buses to Santander bus station, and from there, buses from Santander to Somo are every 30 minutes.
Arrival by bus
- From Madrid: ALSA
- From Barcelona: ALSA
- From Bilbao: TERMIBUS
- Santander - Somo: PALOMERA BUSES
Arrival by boat
- From England, Plymouth – Santander: Brittany Ferries (With all the necessary information)
- Santander: Los Reginas
Arrival by car
- From Madrid: Nacional I Madrid-Burgos, Nacional 635 Burgos-Santander, then Autovía del Cantábrico towards Bilbao, Heras-Pedreña exit, then towards Somo.
- From Bilbao: Autovía del Cantábrico towards Santander, Exit Nº11 Heras-Pedreña, then towards Somo.
- From Gijón: Autovía del Cantábrico towards Bilbao, past Santander continue towards Bilbao, exit Heras-Pedreña, then towards Somo.
- Getaround: Getaround allows you to choose from hundreds of cars and vans available for rent in your area. It’s fast and cheap, so you can get up and running with no hassle.
Driving directions from Bilbao
- Follow Highway del Cantábrico towards Santander.
- Exit at No11 Heras-Pedreña.
- Towards Somo.
Driving directions from Gijion
- Follow Highway del Cantábrico towards Bilbao.
- Once you pass Santander, keep going towards Bilbao.
- Exit Heras-Pedreña.
- Towards Somo.
Driving directions from Madrid
- Follow national I Madrid-Burgos.
- Then follow national 635 Burgos-Santander.
- After Highway del Cantábrico, go towards Bilbao.
- Exit at Heras-Pedreña.
- Towards Somo.
Airport: Santander Airport
Airport transfer available:
Santander Airport (US$ 61 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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