12 Workshops & Classes in Gran Canaria to Plan a Day Around

1.Playa del Inglés Maspalomas: High Quality Surf Classes

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 304 reviews · from $68Our pick

Start with a beginner-friendly theory class and video tips at Surf Canaries in Playa del Inglés, then head to the beach your instructors choose for the day’s waves. Boards, wetsuits, coaching, water, fruit, and photos are included. The lesson lasts four hours and suits people who can swim and are in reasonable shape.

“beginner surf lesson, including presentation and videos in the shop. The beach was close by, fantastic sandy beach with sand dunes (and some nude people around). A little walk into the water and the waves were already there,no need for paddling out.”

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2.Gran Canaria Maspalomas: Surf lessons all levels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $59Top rated

Spend 2.5 hours learning or improving your surfing on Gran Canaria’s south coast. South Coast Surf School provides a beachside lesson, a two-hour sea session, board, wetsuit, water, fruit, and insurance. Instructor Daniel is often praised for clear, patient coaching; lessons are offered in English, German, and Spanish.

“We had an amazing lesson with Daniel this morning. We would thoroughly recommend him to anyone thinking of trying surfing.”

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3.Small-Group Surf Lessons in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

Spend about four hours learning to surf in Playa del Inglés with Surf Canaries. A video lesson and beach practice come before two surf sessions, with a 20-minute break between them. Groups are capped at five, and boards, equipment, snacks, bottled water, and downloadable photos are included. Instructors named by participants include Marta, Dani, and Kasperi.

“Loveddddd this and considering booking again before we leave! Even if you have never surfed before I would highly recommend, great fun and you learn a lot in this lesson. Very good and a must do!”

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4.Playa del Inglés surf lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 121 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Join Canary Wave Surf School for a small-group surf lesson near Playa del Inglés or Maspalomas. Your instructor supplies a board, teaches the basics on the beach, then helps you practise in the water. Lessons suit all levels, with groups capped at eight and hotel transfers available in the south of Gran Canaria.

“Great experience for my two 12 year old daughters, the instructors spoke great English and were very welcoming and helpful. Excellent tuition, both girls managed to stand. Enjoyed it so much, we will go again with this surf school while here. 👌🏻👌🏻😍😍😎🏄🏄🏄”

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5.Maspalomas Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 113 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Canary Wave Surf School runs two-hour surf lessons near Maspalomas for beginners, intermediate surfers and advanced riders. You’ll start on land with practical instruction, then head to the beach selected for the day’s conditions. Equipment, sun protection and water are included. Instructors speak Spanish, English and Italian; names associated with the school include Rayco and Tony.

“Had a great time! So great, we’ve booked another session. Really nice and enthusiastic guide who broke down all the steps to learning to surfing. Definitely would recommend!”

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6.Gran Canaria Surf Safari Course: Surf Lesson all levels

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 70 reviews · from $60

Head out from Gran Canaria’s south coast with an instructor who chooses the surf spot to suit the day’s tides, weather, and your ability. Your private-group course includes a beach safety and theory session, an instructor-led lesson, a surfboard, and practice time. Sophie and the team are named in positive feedback. Allow about four to five hours.

“Sophie and the team were amazing, such a great experience! Made us feel so welcome!”

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7.Stand-Up Paddle Lesson & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · from $131

Spend four hours learning stand-up paddleboarding on Gran Canaria’s south or west coast, with a beach lesson, wetsuit, board and snorkeling gear included. A qualified instructor leads a group capped at four. Dani has guided beginners with humor and helped them spot fish and, on one outing, a turtle. Hotel pickup is available in the south.

“Quite a wonderful try for us beginners! We learned it in small groups of two people and enjoyed the sunset time together! They picked us up in the hotel and drove us back to our hotel after these activities.”

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8.2 Hour Stand Up Paddle Lesson in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $64

At Arguineguín, instructor Mireie introduces you to paddleboarding with a gear and safety briefing, warm-up exercises and hands-on practice at sea. The two-hour lesson suits beginners and paddlers refining their technique. Groups are capped at four, and the boards are chosen for stability.

“This experience was well worth the time and cost. Mireie was an excellent instructor who was very understanding, patient and encouraging. Even though my partner and I had very little experience with paddle boarding, she explained all the details and techniques very well which enabled us to thoroughly enjoy our time out on the water. Mireie talked us through how to handle the paddle board and safety information on the beach before we got into the water. Then, once we were in the water she got us to do some basic techniques like standing on the board and some balance exercises. Once we were confident we went out into the…”

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9.Surf lessons in Las Canteras Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 2 hours · from $54

Take a two-hour surf lesson at La Cícer, Las Canteras’ surf area, with equipment and insurance included. Instructors teach beginners the basics or help you work on your technique. Classes are offered in English and Spanish, with names such as Carlos and Marco associated with the school. Start times depend on tides and sea conditions.

“The place and equipment was clean and in good shape. Staff was friendly and helpful. Instructor was friendly,patient and helpful. High focus on safety and of course having fun. Highly recommend🥳”

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10.Arguineguín: Stand-up Paddleboard Yoga Class with Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $47Best value

Meet your instructor at Las Marañuelas beach for a 90-minute SUP yoga session in Gran Canaria. After a short paddleboarding lesson, you paddle to the yoga dock when the group has more than three people, then move through yoga poses on the water. Classes run at 9:00 AM and 6:30 PM, with a certified instructor and equipment included.

“Ik vond het geweldig! Mireie is heel enthousiast en legt alles goed en duidelijk uit. De les is voor alle niveaus, iedereen is welkom. Ik ben erachter gekomen dat yoga in de zon op een board de beste manier is om je dag te beginnen. Ik zou het graag vaker doen!”

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11.Gran Canaria Playa del Ingles: Surf lessons all levels

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

South Coast Surf School runs a three-hour surf lesson for beginners through advanced surfers, with English-, German-, and Spanish-speaking instructors. You’ll cover basic technique on the beach, then spend two hours practising in the sea. Boards, wetsuits, water, fruit, and insurance are included. The meeting point is near the lighthouse in Maspalomas/Meloneras, not Playa del Ingles.

“It was an unforgettable experience. Very competent trainer who devoted a lot of time to each participant”

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12.San Agustín Surf lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Meet near Maspalomas Lighthouse, then head to Playa del Inglés or Maspalomas for a three-hour surf lesson. An instructor supplies your board and adapts teaching to your level. Groups are small, and the beach can change with the sea conditions. South-island hotel transfers are included, but confirm your pickup details before you go.

“Geweldig! zeker een aanrader! Top instructeurs en hele goede uitleg! ik ben fan”

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