What to do · A Coruña
Surf Lesson at the Orzán with Base Surf Camp
Information
- From
- €35 per person
- Duration
- 1 h 30
- Season
- All year; no lessons from 21 December to 3 January
- Who it's for
- Beginners who can swim, from age 6
The Orzán is the city beach in the centre of A Coruña, open to the Atlantic and one of the surf beaches in the area. Base Surf Camp has its base right opposite, at Calle Don Bosco, 3, in front of the surfers' fountain, and gives beginner lessons all year round. A lesson lasts an hour and a half, costs €35 with board and wetsuit, and all you need is to be able to swim.
What the lesson is like
Lessons are in small groups, with a maximum of five students per instructor. For a first time they use a soft board with soft fins, which gives stability, and a thick wetsuit; in winter the school provides a 5/3 mm wetsuit. You don't need to bring any equipment.
The Orzán doesn't always have good waves for learning. That is why the school chooses the beach each day depending on the sea: if the Orzán isn't working, the lesson takes place at Bastiagueiro, in Oleiros, or at another beach less than 35 km away, such as Sabón or Caión, 30 to 45 minutes by car. For group lessons the school suggests transport options from the city; ask when you book if you are not coming by car.
Price and booking
A single group lesson costs €35 per person. If you want to repeat, the passes lower the price: €65 for two lessons, €90 for three and €130 for five. A private lesson costs €60 for one person and €35 for each extra person. For those staying for a season there are monthly passes of one or two lessons a week, from €90 to €165.
Book on the school's website, at [email protected] or on +34 637 972 405. The website does not publish a fixed lesson timetable: it depends on the tide and the sea, so you agree it with them. Arrive already wearing your wetsuit; there is a five-minute grace period. There are no lessons between 21 December and 3 January.
Who it is for
For adults and children from age 6 who can swim; minors need a signed authorisation. The school has its own lessons for children aged 6 to 11 and summer camps. After the lesson, the Domus is on the same promenade, above the Orzán, and for lunch, Culuca is a few streets away, on Avenida de Arteixo.
Tips
- Don't count on the Orzán The beach is decided on the day; you may have to drive to Bastiagueiro.
- Arrive with your wetsuit on They give it to you at the Don Bosco base.
- Repeat with a pass Three lessons work out at €30 each.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surf lesson in A Coruña cost?
With Base Surf Camp, €35 for a one-and-a-half-hour group lesson, with board and wetsuit.
Do I need to know how to surf?
No. You just need to be able to swim.
From what age?
From age 6, with signed parental authorisation.
Can you do it in winter?
Yes. They give lessons all year round, with a winter wetsuit, except from 21 December to 3 January.
As a family
Who runs it
- Base Surf CampGroup surf lesson, 1 h 30, with board and wetsuit Visit their website
