Spanish classes with surf courses in Bilbao: an exciting alternative!

The chilly waters of the Atlantic Ocean in winter are not for the faint-hearted. But get yourself a dry suit to keep the cold away and you’ll find that the winter sea is twice as much fun! The waves are great and the day-trippers are tucked up in their cosy houses; it’s a surfer’s paradise.

The Basque coast is one of Europe’s most popular surfing hot-spots. Beaches like Sopelana, Zarautz or Zurriola in San Sebastian and above all the famous izquierda de Mundaka set surfers’ pulses racing. There are great waves and favourable winds all year round, meaning that each of these beaches is an ideal surfing spot for both beginners and professionals. The landscape is very different to the rest of Spain: coves and pretty beaches surrounded by forests and green meadows.

Instituto Hemingway is located in Bilbao, in the the Basque Country, not far from these beaches. The city itself also boasts a fascinating cultural heritage, museums, architecture and an enchanting historic quarter, and also various bars and clubs.

Why not combine business with pleasure and learn Spanish whilst discovering the delights of surfing? After class ends at our language school, you can catch the metro to the surf school on Sopelana beach. There you will learn basic surfing techniques and how to predict the wind and wave conditions so that you will always know when best to hit the beach. Once you have grasped the theory, you will be able to discover new surf spots independently. And if you don’t have your own board, you can hire one. It couldn’t be easier!

So if you’re still looking to catch that perfect wave and you want somewhere a little off the beaten track – this offer is just made for you!