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5-Day Surf Immersion in Salinas (Asturias)

5-day beginner surf course (2h/day) on the beach where Spanish surfing was born, with 4 nights of accommodation, board, wetsuit and insurance included.

In Cabo Peñas · Castrillón

Camp · 4 nights Easy

From 374 € /person

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At a glance

5-day course (2h/day) on the first beach where surfing happened in Spain (Ulacia, 1963)
Board, wetsuit and insurance included: just bring swimwear and a towel
4 nights of accommodation 5-15 min walking from the sand
Certified instructors, small groups (max. 8 students per instructor)
Free afternoons: village, sidrerías, Surf Memorial with Cousteau's bust

What you'll experience

Salinas, neoprene, first foam

You arrive, settle into the apartment, go to school. The first class is an introduction, theory on sand and half an hour in the foam to lose your fear. In the afternoon, a stroll along the promenade and dinner at a cider house in town.
Paddling well is 80% of surfing.

Two hours focused on positioning on the board, paddling technique and how to catch the foam. Still in shallow waters. Free afternoon: option to climb La Peñona to see the Surf Memorial with the bust that Salinas dedicated to Cousteau.
First takeoff: getting up on the board

The key day. You practice the takeoff in sand until it’s automatic, then to the water. Most get up on foam this day; some wait until fourth period. Afternoon: Avilés is a 10-minute drive, walk around the historic center and the Niemeyer Center.
More takeoffs, first green waves.

Repeat and repeat. If the group is ready, the instructor takes them outside for the first unbroken waves. Sore body but bouncing back. Free afternoon: either you stay in the water on your own with a rented board, or you hit the beach and take a nap.
Last session, take stock.

Final class with video analysis if the instructor offers it. Farewell at the school. Check-out of the apartment is usually at noon: either you stay another night on your own, or you head home with the first opportunity to present your CV.

What's included

This is what the bundle covers. If you want to tweak something, we'll sort it in the proposal.

Lodging

4 nights in apartment or apart-hotel in Salinas

Apartment or apart-hotel within 5-15 minutes' walk of the beach. Twin or double room by default; private room available on request without shared-room surcharge (base pack price).

Activities

5-day surf course (2h/day) with board and wetsuit
Five days of 2-hour classes with a certified instructor and groups of max 8 students. Soft-top board, wetsuit (3/2 or 4/3 depending on season) and insurance included. Morning or afternoon slot depending on tide.

Transfers

Transfers not included

Travel to Salinas is on you. Asturias Airport (OVD) is 15 min by car, Avilés train station is 5 km away. If you drive, free parking is available on the promenade.

Meals

Meals not included: eat in the village

Salinas and Avilés have sidrerías, chigres and restaurants with set menu from €13-15. Budget €20-25 per day per person to eat well. Supermarket available if the apartment has a kitchen.

Extras

Board and wetsuit outside class (optional)

Board and wetsuit rental outside class hours to practice on your own in the afternoon (not included in the base pack, ~€15-20/day at the school).
Free afternoon: village, sidrería, Surf Memorial

Every afternoon is free. Suggestions: seafront walk, climb La Peñona to see the Cousteau bust, visit Avilés (10 min by car), Cabo Peñas (20 min). If your body holds up, free session with a rented board.

Included

· 5-day surf course (2 hours/day) with certified instructors
· Beginner soft-top board for the whole week
· Wetsuit (3/2 or 4/3 depending on season)
· Civil liability and sports accident insurance
· Small groups (max 8 students per instructor)
· 4 nights of accommodation in apartment or apart-hotel in Salinas (5-15 min from the beach)

Not included

· Meals and drinks (not included: ~€20-25/day in village sidrerías and cafés)
· Airport/station transfers (taxi Avilés-Salinas ~€10, OVD-Salinas ~€25)
· Personal gear: swimwear, towel, sunscreen, flip-flops
· Extra board rental outside class hours
· Optional excursions (Avilés, Cabo Peñas, museums)
· Anything not explicitly listed in inclusions

Choose your option

The plan is the same in all of them. Only what you pick here changes.

4 nights in apartment or apart-hotel in Salinas · Apartment or apart-hotel within 5-15 minutes' walk of the beach. Twin or double room by default; private room available on request without shared-room surcharge (base pack price).

Room in central guesthouse or pensión

Cheaper option: family-run guesthouse in Salinas or Avilés, shared or private bath depending on availability.
3-star hotel in Avilés with car

Chain hotel in Avilés (5 km), parking included. You drive to the beach each morning.

Per-person guide price. The final quote arrives with the personalised proposal.

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The area

Salinas is the urban beach of Castrillón, on Asturias' western coast, just north of Avilés. A kilometre and a half of golden sand open to the Cantabrian Sea, with dunes, a seafront promenade, La Peñona rock at one end and Cuerno cape at the other. A coastal town alive year-round, not a seasonal resort.

Avilés — 5 km · 10 min
Oviedo — 25 km · 30 min
Gijón — 30 km · 30 min

By car: Salinas is in Castrillón, 5 km from Avilés and 25 km from Oviedo via A-8. Free parking on the seafront promenade and side streets; tight in August.

By train/plane: Asturias Airport (OVD) is 15 min by car (taxi ~€25). Avilés train station (Renfe Cercanías from Oviedo/Gijón) is 5 km away; from there, city bus L4 or taxi (~€10). From Madrid, AVE to Oviedo (3h45) + car/bus.

By bus: ALSA runs direct Madrid-Avilés and Barcelona-Avilés routes. From Avilés, city bus L4 to Salinas (15 min).

Cabo Peñas

Price calendar

Per-person guide price. The final quote arrives with the personalised proposal.

From	To	Price per person	Season
1 Jun 2026	30 Jun 2026	440 €	Mid season
1 Jul 2026	30 Sept 2026	528 €	High season
1 Oct 2026	31 May 2027	374 €	Low season

Who this fits

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This fits you if: you've never surfed or only taken a couple of classes, you're 14+, you swim 50 m comfortably and accept you'll swallow water the first morning. Solo, couple or with friends: the group forms in class.

Not for you if: you want intermediate progression (already paddle and pop up solo), you need guaranteed big waves (Salinas is a school spot, not a serious break), you want full board (no meals included, you eat in the village) or you'd rather a relaxed getaway: two hours daily in the water are more tiring than they look.

Frequently asked

Got a question not listed here? Just ask.

Do I need to know how to swim?

Yes, you must swim at least 50 metres comfortably in open water. You don't need to be a swimmer, but you do need to be comfortable in the sea and stay afloat waiting for a wave.

What if I've never been on a board?

Perfect, that's exactly what this format is for. You start on sand with theory and simulation, then in the water on a soft-top board (the most stable). By day three or four most people stand up in whitewater.

What if it rains or the sea is bad?

Light rain: class goes ahead (you're already wet). Big swell or storm: the school cancels that day and makes it up at the end of the week, or refunds the proportional part if not possible.

Can I come alone?

Yes, most people come solo or with a friend. The class group forms at the school; by day two the vibe is good.

Is the accommodation shared?

No: you stay in an apartment or apart-hotel near the beach, not in a collective house. Solo travellers get a private apartment, or shared if you prefer (tell us when booking).

Are meals included?

No, meals are not included. You eat out in the village: there are sidrerías, chigres and affordable restaurants (set menu ~€13-15).

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