Guincho Surf Shop

Surf school Cascais visitors can find at Guincho Surf Shop & School, located on Praia do Guincho beside Estalagem Muchaxo. Founded in 1996, this beachfront school offers a setting just steps from the waves, with lessons available throughout the year.

Personalised surf lessons are designed for beginners taking their first steps and intermediate surfers looking to develop their skills. Certified instructors work with small groups, with one instructor for every five students, and place emphasis on safety, progress and personal attention.

Lessons last 1.5 hours and take place in shallow water; basic swimming ability is recommended. Alongside surf lessons, Guincho Surf Shop & School offers surf and yoga sessions, group packs combining surf, yoga and accommodation, and equipment rentals for different wave conditions.

Weekly lessons are available in Guincho and Carcavelos. The school provides surfboards and wetsuits, hot-water showers, private changing rooms and a chill-out area near Bar do Muxaxo.

Its approach also highlights sustainability, ocean awareness, social inclusion and support for the local surf community. Sessions may be rescheduled when sea conditions, wind or tides prevent classes from taking place.