- LanguagePortuguese, English, Spanish
- Duration2 h /1 day
- DifficultyBeginner
- Next Date22/04/2026
Beginner surf lesson at Praia Grande for anyone who wants to learn to surf at one of the most beautiful and consistent beaches on the Sintra coast. Led by Pedro Marques, born and raised at Praia das Maças just along this same coastline, these two-hour group sessions run daily with one instructor per group of six students, giving you the individual attention that makes the difference in a first surf lesson. All equipment is included and fully sanitised before every session.
During summer the lessons run at least twice daily at flexible times adapted to the surf forecast and tidal conditions. Outside summer they run once daily on weekdays and weekends, always adjusted to conditions and group level. The session follows a clear and proven structure designed to get you standing on the board and riding your first waves safely and confidently: safety rules and warm-up, sand practice to build the muscle memory for the take-off, and time in the water with ongoing coaching, real-time feedback and genuine encouragement throughout. Pedro’s approach is fun, enthusiastic and rooted in a deep personal connection to the ocean and to sharing it with people who are experiencing it from a surfboard for the very first time.
What you’ll learn
🏄 Essential surf safety rules and warm-up techniques
🏄 Sand practice exercises to build the foundation for the take-off
🏄 The take-off technique and base position for riding a wave
🏄 How to position yourself in the water for catching waves
🏄 The basics of wave riding with ongoing coaching and real-time feedback
What’s included
🌊 All surf equipment including board, wetsuit and leash, fully sanitised
🌊 Certified instructor with a maximum of 6 students per group
🌊 Two-hour lesson adapted to conditions and group level throughout
What you leave with
Your first waves caught at one of the most stunning beaches on the Sintra coast, the foundation of surf technique, and the enthusiasm to keep going.
I am Pedro Marques, born and raised at Praia das Maças on the Sintra coast, where the mountains meet the sea. I have had a strong connection with the ocean since childhood through surfing and bodyboarding, and the main goal of my surf school is to transmit that passion in a fun and enthusiastic way. The ocean has given me so much and I want to share that with every student who steps into the water with me.
Lessons run daily. Twice daily during summer at flexible times, once daily outside summer. All equipment included and sanitised.
Related Tags: Sports & Fitness, Outdoor, Water-Sports
FAQ
Is the equipment included?
Yes, all equipment is included and adapted to your size and experience.
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More about your Teacher Pedro Marques
I'm Pedro, borned and raized at Praia das Maças, one of the most beautiful beaches in Sintra coast with the mountains as view from the sea.
Since young age I have a strong connection with the ocean in many ways. I'm the mentor of the project surf at surfschool and the main goal is to transmit this passion for the ocean by surf and bodyboard in a fun and enthusiastic mood.
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