SURF SCHOOL IN SOMO, CANTABRIA

Latas Surf School welcomes all levels

from 4pm onwaHow our Surf Lessons works

Enjoy surfing at our surf school with lessons taught by our professional surf instructors.

At Latas Surf we offer small group surf lessons leaded by a qualified surf instructor, where interaction between trainer and apprentice is essential.

All our surf lessons include:

Morning practice surf lesson at Somo and Loredo Beach. 2 hours. This includes:
- Gear pickup
- Walk to the beach
- Warm Up
- Theory
- Surf session
- Back to school
2 extra ‘free surf’ hours after lunch to practice and enjoy everything learned in the morning lesson. If you want to keep your material all afternoon long from 4pm on, you can do it for 15€ extra if you didn’t book a lesson pack and 10€ if you did book a lesson pack.
Surf equipment: surfboard, wetsuit and lycra.

1 hour theory surf lessons also included once a week.

Start learning surf or improve your technique, at Latas Surf we have surf courses adapted to all levels.

Also, for those seeking to accelerate their evolution and perfect their surfing technique we offer our service of Surf Coaching and Video Correction that will help you to take your surfing to the next level.

Beginners

Start your first surfing steps learning the basics at our surf school surfing your first waves: Take-off, paddling, position corrections, etc.

Evolving

Improve your surfing technique surfing bigger waves: Line-up surfing, “green waves”, surfing right or left waves, etc.

Advanced

Take it to the next level and polish your surf skills while you catch some serious waves: Technique improvement, advanced surf moves (cut-back, bottom turn, floater..) etc. You can try our personal Surf Coaching service. More info here>>

Surf for everyone!

Our lessons are formed by a maximum of 8 students for each surf instructor to guarantee a real learning surf experience for everybody. Surf lessons are adapted to the needs of our clients (individuals, groups, families or children). We have surf lessons for adults and surf courses adapted for the little ones too.

FEATURES

All levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced
Top qualified instructors
Surfboards and wetsuit storage
Surf equipment rental: school boards, high performance and wetsuits
Changing rooms

SURF LESSONS

1 lesson – 29€
4 lessons – 99€
5 lessons – 120€
6 lessons – 130€
7 lessons – 145€
8 lessons – 160€ (“Surf your best by Tom Carroll” book included)

SURF RENTING (surfboard+wetsuit)

1/2 day – 15€
1 day – 25€
3 days – 60€
4 days – 75€
5 +days – 15€/day

Start surfing now!

Book your surfing lessons with us and we will make sure you get better catching waves and have the most fun out of it.

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OUR SURF SCHOOL INSTRUCTORS

Paco

Head Coach

Paco is the soul of Latas Surf School. A very experience surfing instructor always ready to make you laugh, give you the tips that you need and making sure you have the most fun in and out of the water. Moreover he will teach you some slices of surf theory so you gain more insight about the world of surfing.

Matteo

Instructor

Matteo grew up skiing and snowboarding in the Italian Alps and his passion for the ocean got him to be a surf instructor in Australia. He loves outdoor sports and practicing yoga after surfing. But above all: “It’s a unbeliavable feeling seeing a person cathching their first wave!”

Juande

Instructor

Graduated in Sports Science, Juande spends his years between the snow and the sea. He took his first wave with Paco in Loredo’s beach and he will give you all the information necessary about the surfing rules, safety advice and tricks which will help you become a much better surfer.

Martí

Instructor

Young and highly skilled “guerrilla” surf instructor: a great skater, former competition swimmer, and a certified lifeguard, he’s changed training surfing teams for sharing his passions with the most unexperienced. He will always push you until you get the perfect wave.

Anna

Instructor

A true passionate of the ocean, you will often see her cruising and enjoying the waves on her longboard. She loves travelling, nature and animals and when she’s not surfing you might find her at the Latas bar, smiling at you and always making great coffee ready to go.

Jasper

Assistant

Coming straight from the Netherlands, Jasper is finishing his studies on phisiotheraphy in Barcelona. He loves travelling and discovering new surfing spots all around the world but for now, he’s going to be here with us, helping you catching waves and giving you all the help you need.

Angus

Surfing Captain

If you have been already surfing with us, you probably know him. Angus is the key member of Latas Surf School. He will go with you on your way to the beach, help you warm up and wait until you take your last wave. A true surfing partner.

Just one thing: he might look hungry but he’s always well fed 🙂

REAL SURF EXPERIENCE

Enjoy waves while improving your surf technique surrounded by the best atmosphere both in and out of water.

SOMO & LOREDO BEACH

A great beach with all level waves just next to our surf school. A unique natural spot perfect for surfing.

CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS

All our experienced surf instructors are qualified with TD1 or TD2 certification by the Spanish surfing federation.

SURF EQUIPMENT

You can find the best adapted surf equipment for all levels, included with surf lesson.

POST SURF

Three surf houses with a lot of spaces to go after surf sessions where you can relax or keep training: Yoga, surf bar, gym, beach volley court, skate miniramp, chill zone… Boredom doesn’t exist here!

SURF CAMPS

We organize complete group experiences with accommodation and exclusive surf lessons, so you just have to worry about enjoying a good time.

We have all surf equipment you need

Our surf lessons include all surf equipment necessary for surfing:

Surfboard
Wetsuit
Lycra

We also have a dressing room to save clothes and showers to use after lessons.

SURF EQUIPMENT RENTAL

Our surf equipment rental service include different types of surfboards and wetsuits:

Foam board
Longobard
Shortboards
Fishboards
Fiber surfboards
Epoxy surfboards
All sized and thickness wetsuits.

SURF RENTING PRICES (surfboard+wetsuit)

1/2 day – 15€
1 day – 25€
3 days – 60€
4 days – 75€
5 +days – 15€/day

Learn to Surf at Somo and Loredo Beach

Our surf school is next to Somo and Loredo Beach. A high quality surf spot, large extension and all level waves. Our beach has the perfect conditions for surfing in any season with more than 300 days of waves a year. Enjoy the nature of the northern spain’s coast while surfing perfect waves.

Somo is an international surf spot and we feel very lucky for that.

¿Are you coming for a few days? Stay in one of our surf houses and breathe surf every second

From Latas Surf we invite you to enjoy the accommodation and a real surf atmosphere in one of our three surf houses. Latas Surf is formed by three Surf Houses with different environment adapted for all tastes in order to enjoy an authentic surfing experience.

Latas Surf House

The biggest surf house and the center of Latas Surf with all the necessary comforts in one place. Shared rooms with bathroom and full board service. A big surrounding garden full of common areas to share experiences: surf bar, chill out, “chiringuito”, barbecues, beach volleyball court, skate miniramp, gym, table tennis, billiards, etc.

Loredo Surf House

Our surf house in Loredo 1 minute away from the beach is perfect for those seeking for an experience focused on surfing and relax, connecting with nature. Shared kitchens and a large back garden to chill and enjoy surfing the way you want. Surf school, ping pong, barbecue, wave observatory, skatepark with pump-track right in front of the house and much more.

Latas Surf Lodge

Our surf house designed for those who seek privacy and want to enjoy the tranquility of northern Spain. Double and triple room with private bathroom and breakfast included. Enjoy a relaxed surf experience. Surf bar, terrace, surf shop and much more.

What are the best dates to learn surf?

At Latas Surf we have surf lessons every day of the surf camp season. As a general rule, we open in late March until late November. However, due to the current situation, in 2020 we open at the end of June.

Here you can see a graphic of the quality of the waves and the amount of people you can find in the water at Somo and Loredo Beach.

Legend: “Gente” means “crowds” and “Calidad de las olas” means “surf quality”

What our clients say about our surf lessons

At Latas Surf we work hard to teach everybody to surf with a solid knowledge base so they all can progress quick and safely. When the day comes, we want them to be able to surf alone enjoying what the learned in our surf lessons.

“The staff is amazing. The instructors always pay attention to our level”

“A super warm and dynamic environment with international people from all over the world”

“I would recommend Latas for sure, it’s like such a sick place. It feels kind of like a home place”

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Frequently asked questions

What level do I need for surfing?

No one! We offer surf lessons for everybody. From beginner to advanced levels.

How many hours am I going to surf?

Our surf lessons last 1,5h in the morning. At the afternoon, we offer 2 hours of free surf supervised by one of our surf instructors. A total of 3,5 daily surfing hours.

What equipment do I need for surfing?

You need nothing. We provide you everything: wetsuit and a surfboard that suits your learning needs.

I have my own wetsuit, can I bring it?

Sure! If you have your own wetsuit, feel free to bring it with you.

Do you have a place to save my things?

Yes. At our surf school we have a space to save your stuff and change clothes. And if you have your own surfboard and wetsuit we have private lockers.