Frequently asked questions

Of course, you can call me at +34 699 924 009

And don't worry! You don't need to speak Spanish. I speak English and will be the only one answering the phone.

Depends on the season you want to do the course in. For July and August you need to sign up early (if possible before the end of May), but sometimes you could be in luck as there still could be places available just before the start. For the rest of the year usually you can book in short notice.

1. After your booking at www.booking.surfnsoul.com you will receive a confirmation of course registration with my bank account via email.

2. Then, within 3 days after receiving the confirmation of course registration, you have to transfer the amount for the surf course (and if applicable the deposit for accommodation) into the account indicated in the confirmation mail.

Please always use the booking form in this website.

For booking please always use the booking form in this website.

There are surf lessons throughout the year. From June to September there are always courses in small groups from Monday to Friday, and from May to September there are weekend courses. Furthermore there are some special courses for small groups, e.g. on bank holidays. Of course, you can book all these courses as a single person. In the rest of the year I will open a course in small group , if at least 3 people book it together. Otherwise there are One-to-one surf lessons and private lessons for 2 people throughout the year. Please find more information below.

Of course you can also sign up in person here, if there are any open spaces, but less frequent in high season. On the other hand it is not possible to find out if surfing is for you, neither through looking nor trying it, but only by mastering the first steps of standing surfing ... and to learn this you need a few days...

By clicking the following link: Surf lessons

I'm able to give the surf lessons in English, German, Spanish and French. So I speak with every person in his native language, provided that it is one of the mentioned languages.

As a general rule I give the priority to training, of course without neglecting covering the important issues for training and safety, each integrated into the teaching and practice whenever you need to advance. If a group wants to know more about anything theoretical, of course it is also possible.

Of course, in the course you learn all you have to know about safety, integrated into the teaching and practice whenever you need to advance.

There are surf lessons throughout the year. From June to September there are always courses in small groups from Monday to Friday, and from May to September there are weekend courses. Furthermore there are some special courses for small groups, e.g. on bank holidays. Of course, you can book all these courses like a single person. In the rest of the year I will open a course in small group , if at least 3 people book it together. Otherwise there are One-to-one surf lessons and private lessons for 2 people throughout the year. Please find more information below.

The surf courses start every Monday. Of course, you also can get in the course on Tuesday. In this case I would try to let you do the missed hours in another group, provided that there is another course with free places. Understandably I'm not able to give you any guarantee for it.

Of course, all prices include surfboard, wetsuit and surfwax during the surf lessons.

If you need a wetsuit, depending on each person and especially on the month. In July, August and September there are always people who prefer to surf without wetsuit. Of course, whenever you want, you can put a wetsuit on which is always available to my clients.

If you already have one it is advisable to use your own, because it probably fits you better than the surf school wetsuit as it has a standard shape to accommodate different body shapes.

If two hours per day is not enough for you, of course, you can do more, e.g. 2 x 2 hours per day.

• 1 week · Monday-Friday · each day 2 x 2 h = 20 h · 259 €
• 2 weeks · each Monday-Friday 2 x 2 h = 40 h · 479 €

You can rent surf equipment, if you master the skills and knowledge listed below:

• surf standing
• stop
• divert
• right of way and safety

Renting is only possible when sea conditions allow unsupervised surfing and the equipment is not needed for surf lessons. Therefore you can only rent directly from the surf school and not through the internet.

Prices:

• Surfboard: 10 € / hour
• Wetsuit: 5 € / hour

Arrive to Cantabria by car, motorbike, ferry or airplane.

Please find detailed information how to arrive here ...

You will find well-priced flights to Santander at Ryanair.com

The surf school is based in Cantabria, Spain, on the northern Coastline about 60 km to the west of Santander. The surf lessons take place on the beaches of the Natural Park of Oyambre. Beautiful beaches with fantastic waves fill the hearts of the surfers with enthusiasm. Here you can sit at the line up, waiting for your next wave, enjoying the views of the National Reserve Park Picos de Europa at proximity of 30 km.

Whenever the waves are too big or the wind blows in the wrong direction, it is not necessary to look far for another surf spot to enjoy the surf, which normally happens in many places. Due to the varying shape of the coastline there is almost always a close alternative choice with good waves.

Please find here detailed information about the location ...

Please find here detailed information about the surf course location ...

Here you can also enjoy your holiday without a car, provided you do not have problems with walking a few kilometers or taking a taxi.

Another alternative would be to rent a bike, and here there is only one rental possibility, so it is advisable to reserve it before arriving. These are simple mountain bikes, but to get from one place to another is adequate. A bike costs 10 € per day, if you take a whole week you can save some money. If you want to book a bike, put it in your booking form in the box field "Notes", indicating how many bikes you want to rent for how long and the heigt of each person who wants to rent a bike. Then forward your reservation to the rental company.

On the other hand there is a bus station in San Vicente de la Barquera, where three bus companies go to Cabezon de la Sal, Santander, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Llanes, Gijón, Burgos, Madrid and the Picos de Europa.

But if you intend to do many excursions and you are more comfortable in a car. At Santander Airport you will also find several car rental companies:

| ATESA | AVIS | EUROPCAR | HERTZ | SOL-MAR |

Normally there are always waves here. Small one day and big on a another, but only very rarely is it not possible to surf. And if ever the waves are too high or the wind comes from the wrong direction it is not necesary to stop enjoying the surf, as normally happens in many places. Due to the varying shape of the coastline there is almost always a good close alternative.

And if you ever we have to suspend a class because of lack of waves or exceptional sea conditions do not allow safe surfing, I will try to recover the classes that are suspend as far as it is possible. But understand that due to the unpredictable weather, I can not guarantee it.

Normally in June and September there are good waves. Water and air temperatures are favourable and the beaches still / already empty. Villages, meadows, mountains and sea are filled with magical sunsets. Therefore, June and September are the most beautiful months in which to learn how to surf.

There are no big hotels or towerblocks here to be found. Instead there are wide open spaces with a clear-view coastline. There are charming little hotels, apartments, B&B's and campingsites that blends in beautifully with their surroundings.

For the period from June to September and Easter Week it's advisable to book as soon as possible, as most bookings are made already at Christmas. The rest of the year normally it's possible to find it on the spot.

Please find here detailed information about accommodation ...

The best accommodations you can easily book together with your surf course booking ...

Exclusively for the participants of my surf courses I offer a free accommodation booking service (at least one surf course participant per room, two per apartment). So if you want to sign up for a surf course, you can book your accommodation together with your surf course booking ...

Many of my course participants shop to cook at their accommodation or go to restaurants. Most apartments and also the bungalows of Camping El Rosal have kitchens.

The nearest supermarket and shops are just in front of the Camping El Rosal. Following are the distances from the other accommodation:

• Guesthouse Los Llaos ca. 1000 m
• Guesthouse Granada ca. 1300 m
• Hotel Gerra Mayor ca. 2800 m
• Guesthouse Oyambre ca. 3000 m
• Hotel Los Trastolillos ca. 3000 m
• Hotel Pájaro Amarillo ca. 3800 m

There are restaurants close to all hotels and guesthouses (500 m maximum). All accommodation do not offer lunch or dinner, but in the hotels and the Guesthouse Granada breakfast is served. Hotel Gerra Mayor organizes barbecue evenings.

In all Hotels and Guesthouses there are blankets and towels. In the Bungalows and apartments of the Camping El Rosal there are blankets, but you have to bring towels.

Everyone can learn how to surf. The only requirements are: know how to swim and be in good health.

There are great differences between individuals on how much time one needs to learn how to surf the first waves standing. Most of surf course participants learn in 10 hours how to paddle for the wave, to stand up and to keep standing a few meters. After 20 hours a lot of beginners already succeed in surfing broken waves until the shore. So it's definitely advisable to do at least a 20 hours surf course!

Also at risk are those who surf on their own without having altogether accomplished the contents of the Beginner and Basic Course.

Kids learn in a different way than that of adults. Instead of analyzing the movements in their heads first, they simply start trying it. Whatever works, they’ll try again and thus gradually approaching their goal. In my surf school I support them in their exploration through methods suitable for kids as a practical task that will guide them on the right track ...

To the parents who, in the future, would want to share a fun hobby with their children, I invite you to join us for surf classes for kids & parents ...

At what age can I start with the surf lessons?

• Courses in small groups for unaccompanied kids from the age of 6 years old

Younger kids from the age of 4 years old can also learn how to surf with me, easily!

Each child younger than 6 years old, while in the water, must be continuously accompanied by an adult for security reasons. Therefore, provides the fllowing two options:

• Courses in small groups for kids accompanied by one of their parents
• Individual classes for kids not accompanied by one of their parents

Of course, if you know how to swim and you are a bit sportive you too can learn how to surf. I’ve taught an ample amount of people over the age of 50+ how to surf, and some of them return every year to keep on learning, keep fit and above all to have a lot of fun ...

My oldest student is 62 years old and does not think in stop surfing at all!

It depends on many factors, such as the degree, the area and the current state of the hernia. In principle, surfing strengthens muscles that protect the spine and improves the metabolism of the intervertebral discs. In reality, while surfing there may arise situations that requires uncontrolled movements. Therefore in this case it may be advisable to first go for good physical therapy to avoid inconvenience. Only a good doctor who knows your case can make a definite decision.

To enjoy your holiday from the start and have extra stamina for safety, it is beneficial to prepare yourself physically before your holiday, eg swimming (even better: paddling a surfboard in a lake, river or pool), diving and practicing skateboard.

To guarantee a consistent highest quality of my surf lessons I intentionally keep my surf school small. Therefore is an one-man business with a maximum of 6 people at the same time in the water. So I don't need any help. Anyway, thank you for your request.