Junior Surf Camp Spain - The perfect surf trip for teenagers from 500€
Learn how to surf in our Junior Surf Camp in Spain
In the past few years surfing and its lifestyle has become more and more popular among younger people, which is why we opened a Junior Surf Camp Spain in San Vicente de la Barquera in 2013. Especially youngsters are able to learn extremely fast, which also applies to surfing - the earlier you start surfing, the better progress you will make. That is why we also want to give younger surf enthusiasts the chance to get to know this great sport. Any teenager from 13 to 17 is more than welcome to come to our junior surf camp in San Vicente de la Barquera.
As soon as you arrive, the reason why we decided to settle down here with our junior surf camp will become very obvious: in this town on the Atlantic coast you do not only have excellent surfing conditions but also everything else you might need for the perfect surf trip: Good shopping opportunities, ATMs, restaurants, and quite a bit of history: the town center of San Vicente de la Barquera with its charming and old houses, which was declared a cultural asset in 1987, the church Santa María de los Ángeles, which was built between the 13th and 16th century, the castle and many more are worth seeing.
The main focus, though, will definitely be on surfing. Our team tries to offer new activities every day so you will have an unforgettable stay at our Junior Surf Camp.
Our Junior Surf Camp Spain is situated on the camp site „El Rosal ***“, which is directly behind the dunes – so it's a very short walk to the beach. If you still have enough energy after a long day of surfing, you can either check out the volleyball and basketball fields or have a go at ping pong and soccer. Moreover, the team regularly organizes themed party nights, so you dont have to worry about getting bored. Right from the beginning you will be part of our surf family as we will all enjoy the relaxed camp vibes together. The cook in our camp prepares fresh and healthy meals every day, ensuring that you will have enough power for epic surf sessions.
Junior Surf Camp Accommodation
The junior surf camp accommodation part of a public camping place. “El Rosal” is surrounded by beaches and mountains in San Vicente which directly give you a feeling of vacation.
The sandy beaches near of the camping place do not just offer a nice spot for surfing, but also for windsurfing, waterskiing and other watersports.
The junior surf camp accommodation will be in tents. But don’t worry, you can enjoy a certain camp-luxury, because you stay in twos in a spacious tent for 4 persons. So you have enough space to spread yourself out and to install yourself, during your stay. You don´t need to bring anything, we offer you a mattress and bed sheets.
In the kitchen-tent, you can eat as much as you want for breakfast, lunch and dinner to have enough energy for surfing. Our camp cook always prepares varied and tasty food, together with the team.
In our large dinner-tent we have breakfast together and also the dinner takes place there.
The junior surf camp accommodation offers also a surf-tent. There you will find the entire equipment like surfboards, wetsuits and leashes.
During the day you can simply relax, listen to the music, watch out a surf-movie, or just have a small talk with the other camp members, in our chill out-tent.
Otherwise, after surfing you can let off steam at the two ping pons tables in our camp, or at the beachvolleyball field. As required – we also organize tournaments and you can give your utmost to win.
You use the sanitary fittings of the camp which are equipped with showers, toilets and washbasin. Of course, hot water is included in the price and available 24 hours a day.
Junior Surf Camp Spain Food
Without energy the body is weak and you are no able to achieve high levels. That is why it is indispensable to eat very healthy and balanced, especially for sportsmen. In this way, your training is effective and you will make fast steps forward. Of course, surfing is not an exception.
To give your body enough energy, we try to integrate the three energy deliveries to the meals: fat, carbohydrates and proteins.
Initially, the base is the carbohydrates which can be converted by the musculature very fast.
Fat is a nutrition which is also a constant energy source, if you have an exhausted body.
Proteins have a secondary importance by delivering the energy, but provide the body with amino acids which help for energy reserves if necessary and build up the musculature.
The Junior Surf Camp Food is based on these foundation-stones:
Breakfast: In the morning we offer a two hours long breakfast buffet with coffee, tea, juices, muesli, yoghurt, milk, baguette, jam, honey, salami, ham, cheese, a selection of lettuce and some fruits. In the food-tent, you sit together with the other camp members and empower yourself for the day. It is unimportant if you are an early riser or a late riser, here has everybody the chance to get a balanced breakfast. So you have enough power to surf.
Lunch: This is prepared by yourself, while/after having breakfast. For this, you can choose between all the delicious delights and the beverages are inclusive, too.
Dinner: Our camp-cook provides a varied, warm and tasty dinner, in the evening. Moreover, we take likely care about vegetarian and persons suffering from an allergy. We will try to be regardful and also prepare varied and fresh food for them. The salad to the meals provides enough vitamins, but if you are a person with a sweet tooth, we also offer a dessert. Once a week we would like you to help out by preparing the meals and to do the dishes, to make it a little bit faster.
Healthy food has not without a reason a high status in our society. Because of sport is going to be more and more important to us, also the nutrition does. That is why we try to integrate this way of lifestyle in our camps.
Yoga at our Junior Surfcamp Spain
Just like in any other of our surf camps, we also offer yoga lessons in addition to our surf lessons in our Junior Surfcamp Spain. Since yoga and surfing have many similarities with regard to physical and mental fitness, yoga is the perfect addition to surfing.
Maybe you ask: And why would this be such a perfect addition to surfing? While doing yoga, you work on your breathing and core strength. This is exactly, as you might already know, what you need while surfing. Your breathing will help you not only under water but also to improve your endurance, while core stregth stabilizes your body and your balance and gives you more power for fast turns.
But the benefits for your surfing are not the only reason you should participate in our yoga lessons - they are also just super nice and relaxing. Our yoga lessons always take place outdoors in the forest or on the beach overlooking the ocean. Join in!
Activities in our Junior Surf Camp Spain
These are just a few things we can offer you at our junior surf camp.
- Saturday is our arrival and departure day. You’ll meet the team and get to know the most important facts about the camp. Afterwards we do some games, so you’ll get to know the others easily.
- Sunday is our sporty day, where our beach volleyball and beach soccer tournaments will take place. Later we do a movie night.
- Mondays we start our program with our Olympic games.
- On Tuesdays we offer trips to an action park or horseback riding.
- Wednesdays we organice a junior flunky ball tournament and do a camp party.
- Our verry own surf contest takes place on Thursday.
- Friday. On our last day together we’ll do a farewell party.
- And then the week starts again with Saturday.
Our camp is located in the beautiful village of San Vicente de la Barquera, which is known for his amazing beaches.
Our "main" beach "El Rosal" isn't only perfect for surfing, it's also amazing to chill and relax after a surf session. Enjoy the summer vibes and get tanned.
In our junior surf camp Spain you can find the perfect combination of surfing, sun and summer fun!
There's so much you can experience in our camp:
We offer you a lot of sports equipment for free use and an individual and varied entertainment program.
Junior Surf Camp Activities - more than surfing!
Bodyboards
If your not tired of water yet, you can grab a bodyboard and hit the waves again!
Balance Board and Slackline
Improve your balance on the board or learn cool new tricks.
Skating
Show us what you can on our own camp mini-ramp or cruise through the city. Skateboarding isn't only super fun, it also helps you to improve your surfing skills and style.
Ping Pong
Play an amazing ping pong match with our team!
Yoga
If you want to relax or take a small break from surfing we offer you yoga lessons in our junior surf camp.
Party
Once a week there's the possibility to come with us to a close city and enjoy the nightlife there. In the evenings you could also hang out in our chill out area and get crazy with your mates.
Weekly program
Volleyball tournaments, Sunset surfing or a chill DVD-evening, are just a few things we can offer you in our camp. We'd also love to get your ideas and involve you in the planing of new activities..
Surf contests
Join one of our legendary surf contests, show us what you got and what you already learned. You'll also get the chance to win some prices here!!
Table slide contest
Once a week you can also join one of our super fun table slide contest, the perfect slide experience in our summer camp.
Sunset or sunrise surfing
Due to conditions we offer you a sunset or sunrise surf once a week.
San Vicente
Besides the beautiful local flavoured city center of Vicente de la Barquera, you shouldn't miss a trip to the Cathedral of Santa María de los Ángeles.
Our junior surf camp Spain should convince you because of our quality surf lessons and amazing entertainment program!
Junior Surf School Spain – Learn, Surf & Have Fun!
At Planet Surf Camps, surfing isn’t just a sport — it’s our passion. That’s why we created the Junior Surf School Spain in beautiful San Vicente de la Barquera, offering the ultimate surf experience for kids and young adults. With years of experience in the Canary Islands, our team combines ocean knowledge, fun, and safety to help young surfers catch their first waves with confidence.
The perfect mix of safety, progress and fun
Our certified surf instructors (FES/DWS/ISA/BSA/FCS) and trained lifeguards guide each student step by step — from understanding the ocean and reading waves to mastering the correct surfing technique. With our proven three-step method, beginners learn to stand up quickly and progress safely, avoiding bad habits and gaining real confidence in the water. Every lesson blends theory and practice, ensuring maximum fun and fast improvement.
Join the surf lifestyle
Planet Surf Camps’ Junior Surf School is more than lessons — it’s an unforgettable surf adventure. Students make new friends, enjoy the beach lifestyle, and leave with the skills to surf on their own. If you’re looking for the best junior surf lessons in Spain, combining expert coaching, safety, and authentic surf culture, this is where the journey begins.
Surf Lessons for Kids & Young Adults - Learn How to Surf in Spain
Our surf camp in San Vicente offers lessons for all abilities, whether you’ve never surfed before, or are working on your advanced manoeuvres. Students are allocated into groups based on their ability level, meaning that you are surfing with others of similar ability, to maximise your progress and ensure your safety in the water. Lessons are taken with a maximum of eight students per instructor, and all of our surf instructors hold an official licence to instruct.
Our surf lesson programmes consist of 22 surf lessons each week, with each lesson lasting 45 minutes. Thus, lessons are grouped into sessions, and you will thus usually take four lessons of 45 minutes each day, for six days, giving you three hours of tuition with one of our experienced surf instructors per day.
If you want to surf outside of the lesson times too, you need not worry as we provide free, unlimited board and wetsuit hire for the duration of your stay.
Surf Lessons Spain - BEGINNER COURSE
If you’ve never surfed before but are keen to learn how, then our beginner course is made for you! Over the course of the 22 lessons, our instructors will get you up and standing on the board, and surfing in the whitewash. You’ll learn the correct technique from your first lesson and our instructors will ensure that learning to surf is a lot of fun! They will also teach you the basic theoretical knowledge of how the waves work and the surfing etiquette of the sea, to heighten your understanding and allow you to surf safely. If you’ve never surfed before, the beautiful beach break of San Vicente is an ideal place to learn!
Surf Lessons Spain - INTERMEDIATE COURSE
If you already have some prior surfing experience, but are still relatively new to the sport, then our intermediate surf lesson course is the one for you! You’ll progress your surfing under the watchful eye of your instructor, and move on from just surfing the whitewash, to surfing the green, unbroken waves. Over the course of the 22 lessons, your instructor will teach you how to confidently and safely surf ‘out-back’, as well as to how to begin to turn on the waves. Take your surfing to the next level with our intermediate level surf course in San Vicente de la Barquera!
Surf Lessons Spain - ADVANCED COURSE
For surfers who are already comfortable in surfing green waves of up to 1.5m there is our advanced surf lesson programme. Over the course of 22 surf lessons per week, your experienced instructor will work with you to progress your manoeuvres on the waves. Gain greater control on the board, iron out any bad habits and see your surfing progress leaps and bounds! If you’re looking for professional coaching to improve your surfing, then come join our advanced surf lesson programme in San Vicente this summer!
Surf Lessons Spain - CHILL AND SURF
For those who the idea of 3 hours of surfing per day seems a bit too much, we offer our chill and surf lesson package. Over the course of the week you’ll enjoy 12 surf lessons of 45 minutes allowing you to work on your surfing, but also have plenty of time to relax and explore the local area. If your idea of the perfect surf holiday is mainly chilling with some surfing chucked in too, then our chill and surf package is the ideal choice for you!
Whatever your surf experience, our instructors in San Vicente can’t wait to help you improve your surfing and have lots of fun in the lessons with you this summer!
How to get to Junior Surf Camp Spain
Camping El Rosal
San Vicente de la Barquera - SPAIN
Travel to our surf camp by bus
We have Buses from Germany, Switzerland and Austria... But there are many ways to get to our camps by bus from other countries as well, such as Eurolines.com for example. For further information please contact us.
Travel to our surf camp by car
You can plan your trip with the following website: Viamichelin.com
You should definitely check the toll charges in France and Spain when you plan your trip! It makes also sense if you arrive during you day at the camp because it is a little bit saver.
Travel to our surfcamp by plane
If you come by plane you can choose different airports: Santander or Bilbao. But the onward journey is a little bit easier from Santander.
DEAL : Very cheap flight from Düsseldorf Weeze - Santander very good for people living in Holland Belgium and Germany ( This flights are always from Sunday to Sunday but you can come to those dates to our camp, too)
Fly to Santander:
With Ryanair.com you can easly get to Santader from Brussels, Dublin, Edinburgh or London Stansted.
With Vueling.com, it's possible to fly to Santander from Amsterdam, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Eindhoven, Leeds, London, London-Gatwick, Liverpool, Luxemburg, Manchester, Newcastle and Rotterdam.
Iberia.com flys from Amsterdam, Belfast, Birmingham, Brussels, Cork, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Jersey, London, Luxemburg, Manchester, Newcastle and Rotterdam to Santander.
Onward journey from Santander airport: At the airport of Santander you can take the bus which departs from 7.00 – 23.00 every 30 minutes and drives to the local bus station. From there you can take the bus to San Vicente (about 75 minutes, but only around 5,00€).
Fly to Bilbao:
With Easyjet.com you can fly to Bilbao from Bristol, London-Stanstet and Manchester.
Vueling.com takes you from Amsterdam, Belfast, Birmingham, Brussels, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Eindhoven, Leeds, Liverpool, London, London-Gatwick, London-Heatrow, Luxemburg, Maastricht, Manchester, Newcastle and Rotterdam to Bilbao.
With Iberia.com you can easily get from Aberdeen, Amsterdam, Belfast, Bimingham, Brussels, Cork, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Jersey, London, Luxemburg, Manchester, Rotterdam to Bilbao.
Another option, to get to Bilbao, would be Norwegian.com, besides a lot of norwegian and swedish cities they also fly from
Or just check some more options at www.skyscanner.com
Onward journey from Bilbao airport: Between 05.25 and 21.55 you can take the bus (Bizkaibus Line 3247) to the city center. From the bus station there you can take the bus to San Vicente. The journey will take about 2 1/2 hours, but at cheaper price)
For more information on the bus, please check:
Attention: We only give you tips. Please check everything on your own!
Shuttle Service
The shuttle service is the most comfortable way of getting to the surf camp from the airport despite the possibility of slight delays due to heavy traffic. To be able to guarantee you a spot on the shuttle, we need your booking request 4 days prior to your arrival as well as information about your arrival (airport, date and time) and a contact telephone number. You will only be able to request the shuttle service after having booked your stay at our surf camp.
IMPORTANT: if you need a shuttle back from the camp to the airport/bus station etc you have to book it DIRECTLY IN THE CAMP 3 DAYS BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE. You have to provide us all info we need to know Thank you.In our shuttle bus you can take one piece of luggage. The luggage must not weigh more than 20kg and the maximum allowed size is 160 cm (e.g. 80 x 40 x 40 cm).
We offer shuttle services from both Santander airport as well as Bilbao airport to our surf camp in San Vicente. The prices as presented below are per person and per trip.
For the arrival:
10:30 in Bilbao or 11:30 in Santander, then you are at 13:00 in our Camp
13:30 in Bilbao or 14:30 in Santander, then you are at 16:00 in our Camp
19:30 in Bilbao or 20:30 in Santander, then you are at 22:00 in our Camp
For the departure:
07:00 in our Camp, then you are at 08:30 in Santander or at 09:30 in Bilbao
10:00 in our Camp, then you are at 11:30 in Santander or at 12:30 in Bilbao
15:00 in our Camp, then you are at 16:30 in Santander or at 17:30 in Bilbao
| Airport | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Airport Santander | 30€ |
| Airport Bilbao | 45€ |
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Junior Surf Camp Spain Dates & Prices
- 7 or 14 nights accommodation (4 person tents, only in twos)
- 12 or 22 hours surf course (practical experience and theory) with professional surf instructors (languages: german, english, spanish)
- Not more than 8 people in one group.
- Free equipment (wetsuits, boards, fins) during the surf lessons
- Full board included (breakfast, lunch package, dinner)
- Sport equipment, bodyboards, table tennis and games also for free
- The team of Planet Surf organizes activities (DVD nights, beach volleyball tournaments, sunset surf,…)
- Accident and personal liability insurance
- Health resort tax on visitors
| Date | 7 nights | 14 nights |
|---|---|---|
| 06.06.2026 | 7 Nights | 14 Nights |
| 12 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 530 € | 1.030 € |
| Surf All Day: 22 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 630 € | 1.230 € |
| 13.06.2026 | 7 Nights | 14 Nights |
| 12 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 500 € | 1.000 € |
| Surf All Day: 22 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 600 € | 1.200 € |
| 20.06.2026 | 7 Nights | 14 Nights |
| 12 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 500 € | 1.030 € |
| Surf All Day: 22 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 600 € | 1.230 € |
| 27.06.2026 | 7 Nights | 14 Nights |
| 12 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 530 € | 1.080 € |
| Surf All Day: 22 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 630 € | 1.280 € |
| 04.07.2026 | 7 Nights | 14 Nights |
| 12 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 550 € | 1.130 € |
| Surf All Day: 22 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 650 € | 1.330 € |
| 11.07.2026 | 7 Nights | 14 Nights |
| 12 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 600 € | 1.200 € |
| Surf All Day: 22 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 700 € | 1.400 € |
| 18.07.2026 | 7 Nights | 14 Nights |
| 12 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 630 € | 1.220 € |
| Surf All Day: 22 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 730 € | 1.420 € |
| 25.07.2026 | 7 Nights | 14 Nights |
| 12 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 630 € | 1.220 € |
| Surf All Day: 22 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 730 € | 1.420 € |
| 01.08.2026 | 7 Nights | 14 Nights |
| 12 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 650 € | 1.260 € |
| Surf All Day: 22 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 750 € | 1.460 € |
| 08.08.2026 | 7 Nights | 14 Nights |
| 12 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 630 € | 1.200 € |
| Surf All Day: 22 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 730 € | 1.400 € |
| 15.08.2026 | 7 Nights | 14 Nights |
| 12 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 580 € | 1.080 € |
| Surf All Day: 22 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 680 € | 1.280 € |
| 22.08.2026 | 7 Nights | 14 Nights |
| 12 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 530 € | 1.000 € |
| Surf All Day: 22 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 630 € | 1.200 € |
| 29.08.2026 | 7 Nights | 14 Nights |
| 12 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 500 € | 1.000 € |
| Surf All Day: 22 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 600 € | 1.200 € |
| 05.09.2026 | 7 Nights | 14 Nights |
| 12 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 500 € | - € |
| Surf All Day: 22 surf lessons + Accommodation + Meal + Yoga | 600 € | - € |
Shuttle service to the nearby airports
If you have decided to arrive by plane, we offer you a cheap transfer from the airport (Aeropuerto Santander or Aeropuerto Bilbao) to our camp and back on the day of departure. In our shuttle bus you can take one piece of luggage. The luggage must not weigh more than 20kg and the maximum allowed size is 160 cm (e.g. 80 x 40 x 40 cm).
Our Shuttles run three times a day on the days of arrival and departure.
For the arrival:
10:30 in Bilbao or 11:30 in Santander, then you are at 13:00 in our Camp
13:30 in Bilbao or 14:30 in Santander, then you are at 16:00 in our Camp
19:30 in Bilbao or 20:30 in Santander, then you are at 22:00 in our Camp
For the departure:
07:00 in our Camp, then you are at 08:30 in Santander or at 09:30 in Bilbao
10:00 in our Camp, then you are at 11:30 in Santander or at 12:30 in Bilbao
15:00 in our Camp, then you are at 16:30 in Santander or at 17:30 in Bilbao
| Airport | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Airport Santander | 30€ |
| Airport Bilbao | 45€ |