The first surf school on Vilamoura beach
Since 2006 we have been teaching people to ride waves in a safe, correct and relaxed way. Thousands have already learned with us.
- 2006
- Year founded
- 365
- Days open a year, holidays included
- no. 325
- School certified by the FPS
- 986
- RNAAT registration, Turismo de Portugal
From Quarteira to the Marina
Vilamoura Surf Project was born within the Dinamika Association and was the first surf school on Vilamoura beach. Today we are at the Vilamoura Marina International Centre, with the waves of the south coast right on our doorstep.
- 2006Into the waterThe school is born, with its first base in the old fire station in Quarteira.
- ClubMore than lessonsWe train surfers all year round, with member groups, dry-land training and competitions.
- TodayVilamoura MarinaA school certified by the FPS and Turismo de Portugal, open every day of the year.
Yolanda Hopkins started here
Yolanda took her first steps and received her early training at our school. She was a girl full of grit and energy, and the club coaches saw her potential early on. Today she is at the top of world surfing and inspires a new generation.
Read about the Yolanda Hopkins Championship (in Portuguese)Safe, correct
and relaxed
Close supervision
Our instructors follow every lesson closely, in the water.
Qualified team
Staff with sports qualifications, experienced and accredited by the FPS.
Safe equipment
Softboards and modern neoprene wetsuits, always disinfected and in perfect condition.
Facilities
Changing rooms, lockers for your belongings and a hot shower after the lesson.
Certifications and support
Surf school certified no. 325 by the Portuguese Surfing Federation · RNAAT 986/2016
- Câmara Municipal de Loulé
- Junta de Freguesia de Quarteira
- IPDJ
- Federação Portuguesa de Surf
- Decathlon Faro · main sponsor