Algarve Watersport

Algarve Watersport is a watersports centre on Estrada da Albardeira, on the northern edge of Lagos, that teaches surfing as well as kitesurfing, windsurfing and wingfoiling. Surf lessons are two hours long and include the van ride to whichever beach suits the day — usually Meia Praia or Porto de Mós for beginners, Arrifana or Amoreira on the west coast for improvers. It suits beginners and families with children aged 7 and up.

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• Group surf lessons (max 6 students): day 1–2 €65, day 3 €55, day 4 €50, day 5+ €45; 5-day course €280. Semi-private (max 2) €120/day; private 2 hours €200. Prices shown are low season; August is “slightly higher”. [algarvewatersport.com/en/lagos-surf-school-and-lessons/, 4 Oct 2026]
• Kids: “Minimum age 7 years”, “Max 4 children per instructor”. [algarvewatersport.com/en/lagos-surf-school-and-lessons/, 4 Oct 2026]
• Beaches: Meia Praia and Porto de Mós (south coast), Arrifana and Amoreira (west coast, 30–40 km); “Beach is chosen the evening before based on conditions and the group’s level.” [algarvewatersport.com/en/lagos-surf-school-and-lessons/, 4 Oct 2026]
• Included: 4/3 mm wetsuit, soft-top board, rash guard, leash, transport from base to beach and back, safety briefing, 2-hour lesson (about 1.5 hours in the water). [algarvewatersport.com/en/lagos-surf-school-and-lessons/, 4 Oct 2026]
• Meeting point: The Kite-House, Estrada da Albardeira, 8600-302 Lagos. [algarvewatersport.com/en/lagos-surf-school-and-lessons/, 4 Oct 2026]
• Also runs surf camps with accommodation and kite/wing/windsurf/wakeboard courses. [algarvewatersport.com/en/, 4 Oct 2026]

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