Surf & Yoga Fitness Camp in Famara, Lanzarote

The camp is run by Calima Surf School, a family-oriented outfit that claims to be the first surf camp in Spain and welcomes over 1,500 students a year. You're in Famara, a traditional fishing village on the northwest coast of Lanzarote, which has become one of the Canary Islands' favourite surf spots. The beach here is more than five kilometres long, and its gentle, consistent waves make it ideal for learning. The surf house sits inside the Chinijo archipelago nature reserve, just a hundred metres from the water, with views across to the neighbouring island of La Graciosa.

Your surf course is the heart of the week. Beginners get four hours a day of instruction, starting with theory and practice from 10:00 to 12:00, a break to relax on the sand, then more coached practice until 14:30. Intermediate surfers trade the afternoon instructor time for free riding—you'll still get morning coaching, but after lunch the board is yours to practise on. Twice a week there's an afternoon fitness session in a private gym, where you'll do functional exercises aimed at improving your surfing. There's also a photo analysis session where you'll see your own technique on screen and learn from your mistakes alongside the rest of the week's groups.

Yoga runs on three days, one hour each, taught by Sandra. She trained at the Sivananda School in Ranikhet, India, and is a therapeutic yoga teacher who also practises Ashtanga. Her classes are tailored specifically to surfing, working on the strength, balance and breathing that help you handle the board and the ocean. It's practical yoga—the kind that makes a real difference in the water, rather than just a relaxing stretch.

The week is about progress, but it's also a holiday. You'll be free most afternoons and evenings to explore the village, cook with new friends in the shared kitchen, or just sit on the terrace watching the sunset. The camp is small, so you'll know everyone's name by day two, and the Calima team are known for making guests feel looked after—reviews mention how quickly any problem gets sorted. Whether you come solo, with a partner, or with friends, you'll fit into the rhythm of the house quickly.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation in a private room in a shared surf house - 5 days of surf course (4 hours per day) - 3 days yoga classes (1 hour per day) with all yoga material - All needed surf material for beginner or intermediate level (wetsuit, board, lycra, leash) - Use of surf material after lessons during your stay for free surfing - Professional event photos - Healthy activities afternoon (functional gym and photo analysis) - Surf course certificate - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Public liability insurance - Transport to the beach and equipment - Luggage storage - Wifi in common areas of the house

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Visa fee - Travel insurance - Meals - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments