Calima Surf

Calima Surf

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Calima Surf School and Surf Camp since 1996 in Famara Natural Reserve (Lanzarote). Book any complete surf course level 1 (beginners) , 2 (intermediate) or 3 (advance - surfaris) and stay for free in our Surf house located barely 90 meters from Famara Beach. We are open all year round.
Caleta de Famara, Lanzarote, Spain

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Hugh F
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022 • Couples
My girlfriend and I attended a 3 day beginner surf course with Calima surf school. The school were able to arrange pick up and drop off each day from where we were staying (near Arricife) and the course was well priced. But, the reason I am taking time to write this review is the staff as they really deserve some high praise. Our lead instructor was a man named Corrado, he picked us up and dropped us off each day and took the majority of our lessons. From the moment he arrived he made us feel comfortable and welcome. For the journeys to and from the school with him we came to expect a combination of good music, interesting conversation and an overwhelmingly positive atmosphere.
Corrado placed a lot of emphasis of grasping the fundamentals of surfing and spent time to ensure we understood not only what we should be doing but why we should be doing it. We spent a day with Marcio (sorry if I have misspelled) who was also brilliant, our time with him was a pleasure and we felt both of them really cared about our experience and progression. They provided valuable feedback and plenty of encouragement.
At the beginning of the course I couldn’t stand up and by the end I successfully turned my board stood up on a green wave and I owe that to the expert tutorage of the instructors.
I hope this review expresses my gratitude to the staff and conveys my eagerness to return at the earliest opportunity.
Written February 5, 2022
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Jill S
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
I had an amazing experience surfing at Famara Beach thanks to a super intense, informative and fun surf lesson. I'm a beginner at surfing and due to recommendations, I booked a lesson with the Surf teacher Alessandro Gallio. He was analyzing my surf skills and was able to help me improve my surfing in a short time with exercises on land and followed by execution in the water.
Furthermore he was explaining a lot about how to read the waves and the etiquette out in the water.
He is super passionated about surfing and made my whole trip an incredible experience.
I'm super happy and definitely come back-soon :))
Thank you so much!
Written March 22, 2022
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Thanks so much Jade for your excellent comment, we are very happy that you like the service about our surf school, hope to see you again in Lanzarote
Written May 18, 2022
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Beatriz V
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022 • Solo
I had an amazing experience with them since the moment I made the reservation. The whole team starting from Sandra, Pablo, Gema, Marcio, Bruno, Conrad and I am missing some other names are super nice and passionate, they made the whole trip and incredible experience. The surf house was very clean, close to the school and very nice. If you are coming to Famara, I will 100% recommend you to book your classes with them.

Thank you guys!
Written February 20, 2022
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Guillermo S
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2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
I'd been wanting to try my hand at surfing for a while and was excited to finally have a chance on my trip to Lanzarote. I was travelling with friends and staying in Playa Blanca, while we were home office-ing during the pandemic. The only place to surf on the island however is in a small town on the north side of the island, almost an hour's drive from the south where we were staying (the trip there and back practically costed more than the 4 hour surf lesson.)

My girlfriend had prebooked almost a whole week for us before getting there, and although we were able to reduce that once I showed up for my first class (alone because she had some work emergencies to attend that week). We were still had to miss more than half of the classes we paid, and were not given any refunds or options for what we didn't attend.

All the surf schools on the island are lined up next door to each other in the same town. This school's advertisement said it included transport to the beach, but that beach is next to that town, and although this school goes to the edge of the beach furthest away from the town, It is just a 10 to 15 min walk from the town.

If you are interested in surfing, I recommend going to the town and shopping around among all the surf schools there to sign up for what you can do that day, and try out different instructors if you can make it there more than one day. Don't recommend signing up for anything in advance, especially since it is so out of the way from the rest of the activities on the island and this school, at least, gives you no flexibility once they have your money.
Written July 19, 2021
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Dear Guillermo S, We do always try to accomodate our clients wishes, as it is our priority that you enjoy this wonderful sport. On our web page as well as in all our correspondence we give you all the information on cancelation and modification. For future reference we will like you to know that we offer surf camps with accomodation where you can stay here in Famara and therefore will have no problems with transport. We hope that you consider this option as we would love to give you the best surf experience possible. Best wishes from the Calima Surf Team
Written August 13, 2021
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Henriette
Kristiansand, Norway8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022 • Friends
Me and my friend stayed in a private house in San Bartolomé and they came to pick us up and drop of every day. The instructors are so passionate and really great at giving advice and adjusting to your skill level. They also tried to time the class to the weather and surf conditions which was really great! We felt really welcomed at Calima surf camp and will definitely attend the camp next time we go for a surf class in Lanzarote!
Written March 6, 2022
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Chrissy B
13 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
Surf instructors were great, I learned more in theory of surfing than I've ever done in other weeks of surf camp and also very patient and wanting to help you actually progress from first lesson to last. I just wish my brain hadn't gotten in the way and would have felt like I had stepped up my surfing (kind of felt like I stepped down in part to us staying mostly in white/shallow water due to the less then idea conditions but is my head and not their fault)

I stayed in the (2nd) surf house for the week as well, was quiet and had my own room which was key (busiest day there was when I arrived otherwise was mostly me and one other person sharing the house). I was expecting a bit more lively/friendly atmosphere in there but guess that's the disadvantage of not going during high season.

Will definitely be back hopefully after I progress and another time when the surf conditions are much better to ride those greens! :)
Written April 13, 2022
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Thanks so much for your excellent comment, Autunm is the best time for a fun holidays and excellent wheather and waves in Lanzarote, come back when you can!
Written May 18, 2022
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Lybicka
Prague, Czech Republic56 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
It was a second time for my boys (now 17 and 13) to take a week lessons with Calima on Famara. They are always friendly and encourage children in the water to try. I can only recomment this school! We had no luck with a weather. Strong wind, but good waves. I was affraid my younger will freeze, but he made it and it made him stronger. Make reservation in advance, best to call them and agree on the further steps.
Written August 4, 2021
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Marzia G
Barcelona, Spain98 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2021 • Friends
My 5-day course with Calima was fantastic! My instructor was Marcio and he, like Corrado and the other teachers, was professional and fun, which made me feel safe without stress. I had no experience whatsoever but I immediately felt I was in good hands. The times when I didn’t feel up to going into the water, there was no pressure and I could relax on the beach. What a wonderful group! Thanks so much!!
Written February 27, 2021
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Joan
London, UK2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Solo
My daughter Leila had an amazing experience and stated she learnt a lot in just a 2 hour lesson. She managed to stand on the board and was taught a variety of methods that help students get on the board. Leila came home telling me all about the terminology that she learnt in just one lesson. The instructors were very helpful and friendly.

Thank you so much for an incredible experience.

Joan Steel
United Kingdom
Written August 10, 2021
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Jernej
Ljubljana, Slovenia9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021
We rented boards and wetsuits for 2 people.
The staff in Calima was kind in friendly, the condition of the rented equipment was decent and the prices were similar to most rental shops in Famara.

In case of rental for multiple days, you can take a day off in between - rental days do not need to be consecutive.
In case of multiple-day rental you can leave the surfs at the shop or take them to your apartment.
Written September 27, 2021
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