About Albufeira Surf & SUP
Albufeira Surf & SUP is a surf school and watersports outfitter based at Praia da Gale in Albufeira, one of the Algarve's most popular coastal towns. Founded in 2014 by three friends who have been surfing the Algarve's beaches for over two decades, the business grew from a passion project into a full-service adventure operation covering surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and coasteering.
Their surf lessons cater to complete beginners through to intermediate surfers, with certified instructors leading small groups on the sandy beach breaks around Albufeira. SUP coastline tours take paddlers along the dramatic cliffs and into sea caves, while kayak excursions head to the famous grottoes between Albufeira and Benagil. For thrill-seekers, their coasteering sessions combine cliff jumping, swimming, and scrambling along the rocky shoreline. All equipment — boards, wetsuits, kayaks, and safety gear — is included.
What makes Albufeira Surf & SUP stand out is their intimate local knowledge combined with a laid-back, friend-group atmosphere. Groups are kept small to ensure personal attention, and the instructors genuinely love sharing the Algarve's best spots with visitors. Their Praia da Gale location offers easy beach access and consistent conditions for learning, and they have built a strong reputation through years of five-star reviews from guests of all ages and abilities.
