Andalusia Surf & Yoga Week at El Palmar Beach

Nexo runs their surfcamps almost year-round, but the main seasons are spring (late March through June) and autumn (September through November). That's when the Atlantic swells are reliable, the water is warm enough, and you're not fighting for waves with summer tourists.

Surf lessons run daily for two hours. Instructors are certified and match you with a group at your level — complete beginners start on soft-top boards in the whitewash, while intermediate and advanced surfers head out back and can test boards from Nexo Surfboards, the in-house shaper's test centre. You keep the equipment all week, so if you want extra sessions on your own time, you're covered.

Yoga classes complement the surf sessions, helping with flexibility and recovery. There are also surfskate lessons — practising turns on the pavement actually translates to the water, and it's a good way to train when you're giving your arms a rest.

Meals lean healthy with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. Ingredients come from local farms and the nearby coast. One night a week is a group barbecue, and one evening you're free to head into El Palmar village for dinner on your own.

The free day mid-week is deliberate: surfing every day is tiring, especially if you're new to it. Use the break to visit one of the famous white villages — Vejer de la Frontera is 15 minutes away and has some of the best food in the province. Tarifa is half an hour south if you want to see kiteboarders or cross to Morocco for the day.

Nexo has been running surfcamps here long enough to accumulate over 450 reviews, most of them five stars. The setup is straightforward: small groups, good instructors, a comfortable place to sleep, and enough structure to make progress without feeling regimented.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation at Nexo Surfhouse - Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Daily 2-hour surf lessons with certified instructors - Surf equipment for entire stay (board, wetsuit, accessories) - Daily yoga classes - Surfskate lessons - Welcome and farewell group dinners - Weekly barbecue night - WiFi throughout property - Video analysis session

What's not included

- Flights and airport transfers - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Dinner on free evening in El Palmar - Excursions to nearby towns - Tips and gratuities - Optional massage treatments - Additional private lessons