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title: "Surf Lesson for Beginners in Famara: Introduction in Surfing"
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type: tour
city: Lanzarote
country: Spain
price: 50
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.95
reviews: 74
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 4 of 6 (Surfing)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-03
data_updated: 2026-10-03
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# Surf Lesson for Beginners in Famara: Introduction in Surfing

**Guidekin's take:** The introductory format from Famara's award-collecting surf school, running for well over a decade. A gentle two-hour first contact with the ocean that still teaches real technique, rated 4.95.

In our comparison: #4 of 6 in Surfing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Our surf school in Famara was established in 2010 and, since 2014, every year we have been awarded with the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence!

We think that surfing can change the world and make it a better place. Wanna know how? - Come and join our surf family and you will find out on your own. 

Our biggest joy is when we see fire in the eyes of a newborn surfer!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We will meet up at our surf shop RED…
- Starts 10:00: one departure a day
- Children from €50: ages 5 to 12

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €50 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.95/5 from 74 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Red Star Surf & Kite School
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 10:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-03

## Reviews

4.95 from 74 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 73 of 74.

- 5 stars: 73 (99%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

## What's included

- Surf board, wetsuit, rush vest

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-03
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

We will meet up at our surf shop RED STAR SURF on the main road of Caleta de Famara. The exact address is Avenida el Marinero 9. 
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJjR4_j-ofRgwRzPTnrU00oa0

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travellers who can't swim at least 50m

Booking asks for: dates of birth

## Compared with other Surfing

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #4 of 6** | €50 | 2h | 4.95 (74) | shared |
| [Surf lessons in Famara 9:15-14:30h (4 hours of class)](/spain/lanzarote/tours/surf-lessons-in-famara-9-15-14-30h-4-hours-of-class/?format=md) | €70 | 4h | 4.98 (205) | private |
| [Group and private surf classes with a Certified Instructor in Lanzarote](/spain/lanzarote/tours/group-and-private-surf-classes-with-a-certified-instructor-in-lanzarote/?format=md) | €58 | 3h | 5.0 (74) | private |
| [Full Day Surf Lesson for Beginners in Famara, Spain](/spain/lanzarote/tours/full-day-surf-lesson-for-beginners-in-famara-spain/?format=md) | €70 | 4h | 4.96 (110) | shared |

Ranked #4 of 6 in Surfing by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €50 to €70, median €59; typical length 2h 45m. 3 of 6 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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