Surf camps for kids in the Canary Islands in winter

Year-round sun and waves make Tenerife and Gran Canaria the best place in Europe for children to learn to surf during half-term or Christmas.

The Canary Islands have water around 19–21 °C in winter and consistent waves. Surf schools in Tenerife and Gran Canaria run kids lessons every day of the year, which makes them perfect for October half-term, Christmas and February holidays.

How lessons work

• Groups of 4–6 children per instructor, by age and level
• Two to three hours in the morning, wetsuit and soft board included
• Most schools sell single days — three mornings in a row is a good start

Requirements

Children should be comfortable in water and usually able to swim 25 metres. Many schools take kids from 6 years old.

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