COSTA DA CAPARICA SURF FIELD GUIDE
First Waves — Four Two‑Hour Group Surf Lessons on Costa da Caparica
A four-lesson pack (two hours each) that teaches paddling, catching waves and standing up, with equipment, wetsuit and accident insurance provided.
First Waves — Four Two‑Hour Group Surf Lessons on Costa da Caparica.
On the long, sand‑edged shore of Costa da Caparica, Gecko Surf School’s four‑lesson group pack offers a focused introduction to surfing: two‑hour lessons that teach the essentials — paddling, catching waves and standing on the board — all delivered with safety briefings, expert instruction and the necessary equipment.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Core skills: paddling and the pop‑up
Each two‑hour session concentrates on the fundamentals every new surfer needs: a safety briefing and warm‑up, beach instruction on paddling and standing (the pop‑up), followed by guided practice in the water and instructor feedback.
Boards, wetsuits and accident insurance included
Gecko provides surfboards matched to each participant’s experience, weight and height, a wetsuit suitable for conditions (note the back zip), and accident insurance for lesson participants.
Four group lessons across eight hours
The pack comprises four group lessons of two hours each (eight hours total); when you book the first lesson the operator issues a code for scheduling the remaining classes and confirmation details are sent by email.
What the day feels like
How the four‑lesson pack unfolds
Expect a tightly structured progression: a safety summary and warm‑up on the beach, step‑by‑step instruction on paddling and standing, then practical time in the water where instructors give live commentary and corrections — the steady loop of explanation, practice and feedback builds competence across the four lessons.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this pack suits — and who should check details first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Each lesson runs two hours; the full pack comprises four lessons for a total of eight hours.
The operator supplies a surfboard suited to experience, a wetsuit appropriate for conditions (the wetsuit has a back zip) and accident insurance; participants should bring swimwear and a towel.
Price per person is €100; when you book the first lesson a scheduling code is generated for booking the remaining classes and further information is sent by confirmation email.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is each class?
Each class lasts two hours.
What is the total duration of the four‑lesson pack?
The pack comprises four lessons of two hours each, totaling eight hours.
How much does the pack cost?
The price is €100 per person.
Is there a minimum age to participate?
Yes — the minimum age to join lessons is 6 years.
What is included in the lessons?
Lessons include a safety summary, warm‑up, beach instruction on paddling and standing, in‑water practice with instructor commentary; surfboards, wetsuits and accident insurance are provided.
How do I schedule the remaining lessons after booking the first class?
When you schedule your first lesson a code is generated to arrange the other classes; additional details are sent in the confirmation email.