Yellow surf van parked beside the beach

About Banana Surf Algarve

We have been driving people to waves from Lagos for over 17 years. Same coast, same van, a lot of accumulated knowledge about where to go on a given morning.

17 years in Lagos
Max 8 surfers per instructor
Insurance included
Pickups from Lagos and Praia da Luz

Seventeen years of morning swell checks

Banana Surf Algarve started in Lagos and has never moved. Same van, same crew, same way of running a day for over 17 years.

The idea has always been simple. The Algarve has a south coast and a west coast within an hour of each other, and on any given day one of them is better than the other. A surf school tied to a single beach has to teach whatever is in front of it. We look at the forecast before dawn, pick the coast that is working and drive there.

Groups are capped at eight surfers per instructor because beyond that an instructor is crowd-controlling rather than coaching. Private lessons are capped at two. Sports insurance is included in every booking, and children under 13 surf with an adult in the group.

The instructors

Our instructors are qualified [CONFIRM: certification body]. Full names, bios and years teaching: [CONFIRM: instructor names and bios].

Yellow surf van parked beside the beach

Where to find us

Our base is at Estr. da Ponta da Piedade 23, 8600-512 Lagos. Pickups run from Lagos and Praia da Luz, and the van goes out daily. Opening hours and pickup times: [CONFIRM].

What people say

Gentle waves on a beach at sunset

Come out with us

One day or five, beginner or not. Tell us your dates and we will sort a pickup.