Na Onda

We took private lessons with Na Onda and had Alvaro who was excellent (and only mild-moderately despairing at our ineptitude). Everyone was really friendly and helpful and we would wholeheartedly recommend them. The beaches are great for beginners and those looking to improve their technique.

The surf lessons were great! Best waves I've ever ridden. The instructor was so helpful and great fun as well.

Na Onda is awesome!! We had a blast surfing with them!! They are super flexible with making accommodations for all levels as well.

Well run. Instructors were competent and made it fun. The surf was very big and powerful the first few days and they advised better to come back later in the week which was honest good advice and we appreciated.

They're a friendly bunch of instructors who do a pretty good job of handling the chaos of surfing newbies, wave conditions and giving you instruction. Like most things, what you get out of it depends on the effort you put in but these guys will definitely help you along your way and probably leave you smiling at the end of the day at the same time. Recommended.

Great lessons, beach, information, service and atmosphere.

Surfing was a lot harder than I expected, but enjoyed it and glad I did it. Loved the beach Foz do Lizandro - surf school picked us up from accommodation which was great. Instructors we're really nice and very helpful. Good craic!

Beach great. Instructors good.

My partner, daughter and her friend had 3 days of lessons with Na Onda surf school and found the tuition excellent. We drove the five minutes to Foz do Lizandro beach for the lessons although they would pick you up if necessary. They all enjoyed themselves and were standing on the board in no time.
My daughter and friend also had an enjoyable hour paddle boarding.

The surf school were fun, friendly, and they really strived to make the surfing as enjoyable as possible. I would return to ericeira for another surfing holiday in a heartbeat.

We had the best surflessons ever :) The surfinstructors where very friendly and gave us some good tips. We both noticed that we're making a lot of progress. We also went stand up paddle boarding by Activity surf center in the river. Which was a nice experience.

The beach was great, soft yellow sand, huge, not crowded! Busier at weekend but still fine!

We surfed for the first time. Joao was our instructor and he was great! His advice was ongoing and individual to the person. He was informative and understanding. Always felt safe. When our beach was on red flag the school took us to a nearby beach to continue with the surf lesson. They could've cancelled the lessons but instead they went out of their way. They were knowledgable about all aspects of the local surfing, the beaches, tides etc etc. Antoni (sorry if spelt incorrectly!) was also brilliant, and kept everyone entertained. We will definitely return and definitely arrange lessons with this school again.

My boyfriend and I took lessons at Na Onda surf school, it was our first time surfing and we had great fun. The instructors were incredible, really nice guys with a good sense of humor and very experienced. There were some mornings that were a struggle to get motivated for but after the warm up on the beach they really motivated us to get out there. There were some days where the waves were too dangerous for beginners but they took everyone to a different more sheltered beach. Along with the surf lessons you can also hire paddle boards and journey up the river (well recommended) . All in all Na Onda is a great surf school with great staff and should definitely be given a go!!

My son had 5 lessons with Na Onda, we had some problems initially.
It was a bit confusing as it was not clear that it was up to us to contact Tobi to organise lessons when we got there. This something that could definately be improved or better communicated.
My son was invited to the wrong group (despite being clear about his experience before the first visit to the surf centre and when we got there) and definitly did not enjoy his first surf lesson.

Once this initial problem was sorted he enjoyed the rest of the lessons, the actual surfing was organised and safe, the lads in the shop were very helpful and friendly.

The beaches were clean, and well patrolled by life guards.
we booked yoga lessons and again we had to chase too get any information, eventually Tobi gave us a number and we organised them ourselves. Viktor was lovely, we enjoyed his classes, he couldn't do enough to be helpful.

Surf lessons were great - the power of the waves made it quite challenging for real beginners - first day all lessons were cancelled as conditions too bad.
The instructors were great too - their prime responsibility was our safety which was a challenge with the current and rip - particularly on day three when it was like being in a washing machine!
Be ready for boot camp warm up after your first day when the basics are explained - it is fun with instructors who are incredibly fit and agile!
It is testament to the instructors that the 3 beginners in our group were all up on the board on the first lesson and consolidating for the next 2. Our more experience surfer was taught new tricks and taken out to the bigger waves.

I took lessons in Na Onda surf chool at Foz Do Lizandro beach, very cool, great instructors, lovely place!

Great fun team of instructors, who tried their best to cater to all studients' abilities, motivated and encouraged us. I stood up on the board on the first day and started catching waves on day 2. My daughter absolutely loved hanging around Tobi, he is really great with kids.

NaOnda Surf School was really good. Friendly and helpful staff/instructors. Beach was excellent. As a first time surfer in my 40's I was well pleased to get standing up without assistance after only a few lessons. The beach was often really really busy with surfers, very crowded at times. The instructors managed the the space really well. Highly recommended.

The beaches were great and not far away at all. The instructors were great too and helped a lot.

We had surf lessons at Na Onda. We booked group lessons on the first day and had private lessons as a family after that. Nelu our instructor was amazing. He gave us lots of individual feedback and really helped build the boys confidence, particularly our youngest (10) who was slightly anxious in the bigger waves. By the end of the week we were all up on our surf boards, catching waves independently and the grown ups were managing the odd green wave.

We all enjoyed the surf lessons. Very slick operation getting wet-suits, boards etc. People were great. So helpful. Our favourite instructor was Tiago as he was so patient and encouraging. Lovely beach & good waves - although it did feel too full of surfing classes on one afternoon and a little unsafe due to so many inexperienced surfers (including us!) Quite a long hike carrying boards to & from the waters edge as the beach is very large.
Good restaurants at the beach.

Surf lessons with Na Onda at Foz Do Lizandro. We absolutely loved the beach (sandy, surf, safe river for paddling, sushi, smoothies, good parking). The surf lessons were good and we liked the instructors, they were excellent with the children in particular. They were positive and encouraging but I was always confident that they were taking safety very seriously.

The surf lessons were great

Unfortunately the conditions weren't great when we stayed - too big on the first couple of days and then pretty much flat for the rest of the stay. The frustration is that you have to wait all day whilst decisions are made as to whether lessons will go ahead - however I must say that I totally understand why this is as safety is paramount.

Great beach, great instructors, thank you

The surf school tutors were excellent and really looked after the kids. The booking office is very chaotic but they are extremely busy all day so is understandable. Would definitely recommend them. The beach is extremely windy but lovely as long as you take a wind break with you!!

Foz is a great beach. Often it seemed too many people per lesson, reducing the amount of surfing, especially when calm surf/weather conditions. Beach got very busy with beginners / intermediate in their zone leading to some frustration with our children 12-15yrs for having to wait a long time for their turn.

Beaches were great. I liked the surf lessons but of course in August it is super crowded.

In general, everything was good. The only thing I expected that we would be going to different surf spots. The group was mixed with people of different levels that's why wasn't enough explanation for my personal mistakes and doing.

We had lessons with Na Onda at Foz do Lizandro. Needless to say our sons (aged 8 and 11) took to surfing with no problems at all while my husband and I were less successful! But all enjoyed the experience. We were particularly impressed with the boys' instructor who made the lessons fun for them while managing the different needs of the kids in his class in less than ideal conditions (it was very windy while we were there).

Great. The team worked hard to give us good surfing even on some days where the conditions were challenging.

Surf lessons really good.

The lessons were good, we really liked Foz do Lizandro

The lessons were very good. The instructors were very patient and great fun. Thank you Tobi!

Surf lessons were very good. The instructors were knowledgeable and took us to appropriate locations for our skill level.

The surf instructors were professional, helpful and fun ! I felt very safe and learned a lot. John (don't know how to spell it in portugese) was exceptionally helpful. They were most helpful even down to picking you up from the lodge in the morning.

Na Ondo was a perfect introduction to surfing for us, relaxed friendly efficient and knowledgeable. Great beaches.

Beach was great, surf was great instructor was great for 2 x 14 year olds, had fun.

The surf school was great and again, everyone there was very helpful and flexible. If we wanted to change the days/times of our lessons we usually could. We had pre-booked 5 lessons each but ended up having more and Tobi gave us a bit of discount. We loved Antonio and Hubert! They were very enthusiastic and appeared to take great pleasure in our progress! The beach at Foz do Lizandro was amazing and it was great having the river there too, where we went paddle boarding.
Having said all that, surfing is difficult!

Surf lessons were really good and instructors were really nice. Also for the kids lessons; the only disappointment was that our youngest (Julia - 7 years old) was not able to surf due to the wind and strong currents.

We booked on beginner lessons for five days. Na Onda were brilliant. We were able to swap one of our lessons for SUP hire as we were feeling pretty tired one day. The instructors were great.

Good lesson. Better than last time 4 years ago in that this time we received 1-1 lessons through the 5 days.
It meant longer waiting time on the beach for your turn but better tuition when your turn came round.

It's perfect!!!!!!

Surf lessons were great, the instructors spoke very good English. Instructions were clear and the instructors were very patient. The beach was clean and the beach cafe was very good.

Surf lessons were excellent. For children and adults. There seem to be beaches for every league.

Surf lessons were fab and company was very accommodating. All the instructors were friendly and helpful.

The instructors were very professional but the conditions on Lizandro were not good due to sand bars on the beach break, meaning waves were turbulent and surfing was difficult given the conditions. We were not happy overall but on our second week we did go to a better surf school called Blue Ocean on Ribeira D'ilhas beach - which is much nearer to Vila Margarida than Lizandro. I would recommend if you stay at Vila Margarida that you book Blue Ocean instead.

As beginners, it's difficult to rate the lessons as we have little to compare to. Saying that our experience was overall positive. Antonio (guy in the hut) was professional and very flexible when it came to booking individual lessons. How much you get from a lesson seemed to depend on:wave/wind conditions, the ratio of customers to trainers on the day and the attitude of the trainer. Some days were better than others for each of these; however, overall we had fun, and would surf with these guys again.

Great surf lessons for my children. Very positive feedback from the instructors

Surf lessons with Naonda great - guys really helpful and friendly. Foz do Lizandro beach is fab and has lovely cafe's and restaurants.

Surf lessons were again fantastic instructors were super friendly and took great care of us and kept us informed about times and locations every step of the way. All the beaches were well suited for our level. Had a great time would 100% go again.

Surf lessons with Na Onda. Really friendly and encouraging. Waves we're' as good as hoped as was windy but still lots of fun! Felt safe. Kids learnt lots really quickly.

The whole family took surf lessons, we were first timers. (NaOnda) The system functioned well, lessons were accurate and we were well looked after. Nice monitors especially for our youngsters.

Perfect beaches.

The whole family took surf lessons, we were first timers. (NaOnda) The system functioned well, lessons were accurate and we were well looked after. Nice monitors especially for our youngsters

Surf lessons were really good. The group was split up so everybody got enough attention and tips from the instructors. We took 2 beginner lessons and 1 advanced lesson after one of the instructors told us we were ready for it. Because of these lessons we were able to catch a 'green wave' all by our selves when we got in the water by ourselfs. Equipment is great and instructors professional and friendly.

As a group of 4 (2 adults and 2 children) with no previous surfing experience, we all enjoyed the surf lessons. The instructors were excellent and their English was really good. They were relaxed but observant when we were in the water. At times the classes were quite large (up to 12 but between 2 instructors). The water was occasionally busy when other surf schools were on the water at the same time. The instructors generally took care to ensure that everyone surfed safely. the beach was great. On occasions the surf was strong and whilst my children are confident swimmers they recognised that the instructors were right to bring them ashore.
The restaurants on the beach were really nice and we enjoyed several relaxed lunches. Paddling up the river on SUPs was good fun with an abundance of wild life and really nice countryside. The only issue being that Dad had to paddle a few of the boards back due to a particularly strong breeze!

My two teenage boys could already surf a little so went into the 'Advanced class'. Conditions on the first day were pretty demanding with big waves but the instructors were very good at Na Onda at Foz Do Lisandro. That beach itself was interesting with a large lagoon just behind the strand line, great for small kids. There was a fair range of beach side cafes with toilet facilities. The school made sensible decisions and showed flexibility regarding the lesson times and the conditions appearing to go the extra mile to make sure that those who had booked lessons got the best possible value for their time.

Excellent surf school and very friendly instructors. Would have like to see other beaches, but realise they are based in one place, and my son who is a very good surfer didn't really have any lessons , perhaps an advance lesson would have been good. However we would use them again but book individual lessons.

Surfing! We have travelled to a lot of surf resorts in Europe and this is by far the best. Na Onda surf school at Foz do Lizandro beach is very good, and Clara again stepped in to make sure the surf lesson on the first day was confirmed. The lesson times were flexible based on conditions, and the lessons were at different beaches depending on the level of the students and the conditions. My son and husband are regular surfers but said their surfing improved considerably with Na Onda, and by the end of the week my son and husband had progressed to the Advanced level from Intermediate. The instructors (Alvaro, Antonio and Joao) were brilliant! Highly recommend Na Onda as a surf school.

You can also hire stand up paddle boards from Na Onda surf school based at Foz do Lizandro beach and paddle up the river which runs past Helios. We did this one morning and had a great time! A photographer from Na Onda followed us along the bank taking photographs and it cost 20 euros for all the photos, bargain! This year a surf bus was introduced in the town which goes between all of the beaches every hour for about a euro, with a trailer for the surf boards.

Foz do Lizandro beach has a lovely decked promenade with some great café bars to enjoy a coffee, a light bite to eat or a cheeky afternoon Mojito. Perfect!

Surf lesson were okay, Instructors were really good ,beaches lovely. The biggest disappointment was size of class, just to many in class. Extra instructors (helpers) were brought in but not ideal.

We were very happy with the lessons

We were there for the surf and Toby's surf school was great. One son hadn't surfed and was going really well after a couple of days. The other son had done quite a lot so after the first day the surf instructors took him surfing with them to places he would not have been able to go on his own. All the instructors were friendly, helpful and liked a laugh. I felt my sons were really safe and well looked after. The beaches were all clean, with world class surf and good facilities. Not too crowded

We took several lessons at Na Onda school and this was a great experience for us as beginners. The instructors were always there for us and were really helpful. The beach where we had classes was great - lots of cafes to chill out after the lessons. If not, you can chill at the beach and get some tan :)

We took several lessons at Na Onda school and this was a great experience for us as beginners. The instructors were always there for us and were really helpful. The beach where we had classes was great - lots of cafes to chill out after the lessons. If not, you can chill at the beach and get some tan :)

The family took lessons which were really very professional and the school was well run.

My son took them- they were ok.
Beaches nice but sea rougher than we expected.

Na Onda is a good surf school. The beach is stunning. Sand bottom is perfect for beginners and intermediates.
Good equipment. Good instructors.

Day 1 surfing at Foz do Lizandro, conditions weren't great for our beginners so really that day was a right off surfing-wise but everyone enjoyed the other days. The Na Onda surf instructors are the best I've ever come across.

Surfingvwas not for me but the rest of the family liked it.

Instruction was great.

The surf lessons were excellent.
We were collected each day and driven to the beach.
Instructors were fab...I did not expect at the age of 50 to be standing up and actually surfing so was unbelievably chuffed when I managed it on first lesson.
Taxi ride back never more than 5 euros.

Pedro and his team were fantastic, on our return we will be requesting a couple of private lessons with him. His consciousness of his groups abilities and his awareness of safety was excellent. He made us 1st timers feel very safe which in turn made us enjoy ourselves completely. Highly recommend. Also everything is provided at a very good cost.

Na Onda had a magic location. Good equipment, & nice relaxed café to recharge the batteries! The staff - Toby, Joua & Antonio - were brilliant! And I've finally learnt how to surf 'Right! Which, considering I'm goofy is some achievement having only gone 'Left for 25 years! "You are a Matador!!!" The kids loved it, not to mention their sea-hating mother... who finally got some appreciation of why we love to surf! Patience & insightful instruction... thanks for everything, fellas!

Staff, facilities, equipment were first class. Although we enjoyed the waves and surf, as improving surfers we felt we didn't get as much out of it as we had hoped. Maybe this was because of the make up of the groups on the day, there was more focus on complete beginners. The instructors were great and tried to give us attention, but understandably they had to pay more attention to the beginners. In hindsight, we should have asked to be put into intermediate classes.

We took 4 surf lessons in Na Onda surf school. Great organisation and excellent instructors. Special thanks to Juoa (sorry if misspelled), he is just the best. Loved him!!!

My husband had two surf lessons. The surf wasn't great for the first lesson but the instructors were very helpful and spent time with him individually. The surf was much better for the second lesson and we got some great photos.

Instructors were excellent- received more guidance and tuition then any other school we have been to. Banter was great! Really enjoyed surfing with NaOnda! Waves were good and fast! Beach is lovely.

We loved out surf lessons, especially Antonio and Hugo!! but all of them were great and very patient.

We took three surf lessons with the surf school Na Onda. We had three instructors across the three days. They were all great, and we both felt we learned loads and got a lot of confidence in the water. They actually did push us to push ourselves in the bigger waves and it was tough but we finished each lesson very happy with ourselves. They also had a photographer on the beach that takes pictures of you throughout the lesson and at the end of your lessons you can buy them for a tenner, which made me feel a pro!!

The beaches were lovely. Surf lessons are highly recommended if you want to surf places you might not be confident enough to visit yourself.

We took three surf lessons with the surf school Na Onda. We had three instructors across the three days. They were all great, and we both felt we learned loads and got a lot of confidence in the water. They actually did push us to push ourselves in the bigger waves and it was tough but we finished each lesson very happy with ourselves. They also had a photographer on the beach that takes pictures of you throughout the lesson and at the end of your lessons you can buy them for a tenner, which made me feel a pro!!

The beaches were lovely. Surf lessons are highly recommended if you want to surf places you might not be confident enough to visit yourself.

We took three surf lessons with the surf school Na Onda. We had three instructors across the three days. They were all great, and we both felt we learned loads and got a lot of confidence in the water. They actually did push us to push ourselves in the bigger waves and it was tough but we finished each lesson very happy with ourselves. They also had a photographer on the beach that takes pictures of you throughout the lesson and at the end of your lessons you can buy them for a tenner, which made me feel a pro!!

The beaches were lovely. Surf lessons are highly recommended if you want to surf places you might not be confident enough to visit yourself.

Great - could not have been any better.Maybe warmer water haha!

Great surf lessons & helpful staff!
Beach was beautiful.

I had a really good experience. Rhe instructor was really friendly and came with good tips. We went for both a beachbreak and i reef, all verry good!

Na Onda surf school were very friendly and personable. The wind was up for our chosen week making it difficult for young children just beginning but they did their best to cater to a wide range of ages and ability. We also got to experience a variety of beaches.

The surf lessons were great for all ability levels within our group and Tobi at Na Onda was really helpful and accommodating. The beaches we visited were all lovely.

The surf lessons were great. The instructors were really friendly and helpful and the school is really well organised. One day, when we couldn't surf as the conditions weren't right, we just took out paddle boards instead.The beach was brilliant and we loved the cafes/restaurants and especially Sunday Sushi night.

We used Na Onda at Foz do Lizandro and they were excellent. Very diligent, safe and reassuring for complete beginners and we all managed to catch some decent waves.

The beach itself is great and we spent many afternoons post lessons, enjoying the sun and sand. The feature off the river, makes the beach very versatile, regardless of the state of the tide.

Na Onda surf lessons were great. We’d surfed before but intermittently and in very different conditions. The instructors were all very friendly and we had lots of fun. If the group became large, more instructors appeared and the student/instructor ratio stayed low. We learnt a lot and can’t wait to surf again - although Rest Bay in Wales might seem a let down after the Ericeira beaches!
Whilst we surfed at Lizandro on two days the surf conditions meant we used Fisherman’s Bay for three days and we actually enjoyed this more.

The surf lessons were well organised and very flexible, allowing us to take a day off and add extra days at the end of the trip.

The instructors were very good. We felt very safe, and in good hands.We all learned to surf and enjoyed the experience.

The beaches were very clean, quiet, even at the weekends, and the facilities around the beaches were very good

The one lesson we had with NaOnda surf school was great and we learnt a great deal with our instructor. Unfortunately we were disappointed with the lack of communication as to whether or not our surf lessons would take place the next day. We felt completely ignored as there was no response from the school that we had booked with (even though we had booked our lessons in advance.). Thankfully surfholidays have dealt with this swiftly and we are being refunded for the way in which we were treated. We would hate anyone to have to go through this experience. as we were very much looking forward to having our lessons during our trip.

We loved our time with the surf school.

"Na Onda" were great. They texted us to let us know meeting times etc & I have no complaints about the instructors. They were very professional & more importantly, very encouraging. I would definitely use this company again if I return to Ericeira

There were a number of beaches at the resort, so we have a lot of variety in terms of location & this helped break any monotony we might have had if we went to the same beach day after day.

Really good instruction. We all felt safe and made great progress

Alvarou and Ugo were great instructors and the beaches were perfect.

Excellent. Joao took us in the intermediate group and pushed us to maximise our time in the water. Conditions were great, nice waves and lots of sunshine.

It was magnificent!

The surf lessons with Na Onda were very good. I was lucky that on my first day the waves were perfect for beginners, and I managed to get up on the board almost straight away. The instructor gave good feedback to help me improve, and was really encouraging. Also, as I was travelling on my own, I really appreciated the chance to buy some photos they took of me surfing, so I could prove to me friends and family back home that I managed to do it!

Tobi and Alvaro were very helpful. We loved the surfing. The beaches were great for beginners and mostly not crowded. It's a beautiful spot.

Everyone agreed that the surf instructors were the best they ahd ever come across. They catered so well for both beginners and intermediates.

The lessons were a bit so-so. On the first day the instructor was an hour late. Also the lessons were very short and felt rushed.

Surf lessons are good. The instructors looked after us fine and were always concerned for our safety. The beach at Foz da Lizandro is beautiful but the waves are sometimes a bit strong for beginners when we were there and as it's a very popular spot there are sometimes too many people in the waves.

The surf lessons with Tobi and Juan were really good and by the end of the third day our 8 year old son looked like he'd been surfing all his life, although I did find it a little bit harder, managing to just about stand up once by the end. My husband is a more experienced surfer and he had his lessons with the advanced group and he found it very helpful

A couple of days were pretty choppy and not perfect surf, but fine for us as we had our beginners' lessons. Otherwise it was great. We really enjoyed it down there. Tobi and Juan were fantastic, and we got on really well

The surfing was fantastic and we improved so much over the 5 days of lessons. Things i would highly recommend include booking as many days surfing as possible if that's what you're going to do. The difference from when we arrived and when we left was amazing. The guys in the surf school - Jean/Jeany? and Alvoro were fantastic and really pushed us. It might be an idea to note to people that surf lessons take place at different times during the days depending on the tides. I know this is a really obvious thing but it's something we didn’t factor in initially when we went so we had to kind of plan our days around it.

We had a very friendly surf instructor and we were pleased by the progress we made learning to surf. The surfing beach was beautiful.

The surfing was brilliant, the instructors were excellent and the beach that they used was lovely.

The surf lessons were great no messing around straight in the water which we were very happy about and we actually learned how to surf! We felt it was very good value for the lessons. The beaches that we went to were stunning and the overall place was really nice.

We very much enjoyed the challenge of surf school although we were not very good at it. The instructors were very helpful, patient and made it fun which was important for us

The surf lessons were good- some days there were better conditions than others. It's not easy on some days!! Sometimes the surf lessons happened on Portuguese time!!

The surfing was great....Tobi and his team were really lovely. One day my husband could not surf as there was no waves but they took them out on a paddle board instead. If I have any constructive criticism it would be just that for the kids lessons they spent alot of time sitting on the beach waiting for the instructor to arrive each day - would be 10:30ish by the time they got started, while my husband's class were up and running once they have they had their wet suits on. But overall they really enjoyed.

The surf lesson were great, kids loved it! Very nice teachers and my son even got a lesson for free because they were fond of his talent.

Surf lessons were pitched just right for all abilities and our main instructor was great, super patient but yet able to push us to get the best out of us. The beach itself was lovely and after surfing we stayed at the beach to enjoy a spot of sunbathing and relaxing.

Surfing was good - they took safety seriously and monitored the surfers very well. By the third day we were very relaxed and standing up!

The surf lessons we also awesome, the staff were great and I think we were both technically surfing by the end of the week. The equipment is excellent and the attitude was great. The beaches around are pretty good

NaOnda surf school was absolutely perfect for adults and children. We all loved it. Tobi and the instructors were really friendly and professional - and we all stood up on the boards on day 1 which we were delighted about. We hope to return again and again.

Surfing was great. Really relaxed atmosphere which was great because my mother was trying surfing. The lessons were long and you felt you got value for moneyBetty, Deirdre, Maeve, Laoise & Aoife, Cork

The Surf lessons were spot on, and the school is particularly well set up for kids. One of our kids was sick for the first few days of the holiday, but Tobi was happy for us to reschedule the surf lessons and spread them out over the two weeks. The cafe at the surf school is also a great place to have lunch after the surf lesson, and is very good value.

Surf lessons went off really well with Alvaro and the guys really making an effort. He even took some of the more advanced kids on a extra session (no charge) on a different beaches. All the instructors really worked hard to make it enjoyable. By the way the Na Onda cafe/restaurant is really good to get a burger/salad/wrap for lunch after the lessons. We ate there a few times (got the kids vote as best place to eat). It is definitely a place we will visit again, one of the best breaks we have had

What an experience - my sons did fabulously - they took to it like ducks to water with my youngest getting up on the board after lesson 2!!! The surf school was so organised , a little laid back time wise but the tuition was exceptional- Joao and Alvaro and Andrea thank you so very much- you have opened a new world to my sons, a world they just loved. We booked for 6 lessons before we left Dublin- fun and value for money - the mornings had a structure for my two boys and they expounded so much energy at the surfing I have very little to do entertaining wise after each lesson. I whiled away time in the cafes at the surf school- what a set up there- the board walk, the choice of food and the relatively cheap prices considering the location- on the beach

Surf lessons at Na Ondo were good although it gets very busy by end July/August.

Surf school had everything sorted and split us in to smaller groups and Raul and Andrea put so much effort in to the lessons determined to help us all succeed

Surf lessons were a big hit (Andrea, Raul and Tobi). Molly was up on the first day and by the last we had all managed to standup even if we didn't look too graceful. It was tiring but after the lesson everyone was on a high. A great way to get teenagers to come on holidays with their parents

The surf lessons were fun and the team of instructors were patient and enthusiastic and did what they could to help. Seemed well organised and I like the fact that the school is based in a beach cafe so we didn't need to stagger very far at the end of the lesson for much needed refreshments.

The surf lesson were fun the kids were all brilliant from the start and the adults had such fun trying to stand up.

We had a good time with Alvaro at the surf school. I first didn't think of taking surf lessons but then it was almost the same price to have 2 hours of lesson every day than rent a board and wet suit. If you are beginner 2 hours of surfing really is enough. So i took surflessons and my boyfriend rented a board from the naonda surf school. This was really cool and Alvaro was a good teacher and he always took us to good beaches and gave tips also if it wasn't a lesson. So we sufed 4 days of 6 (travel days not included).

The surf lessons went OK and were enjoyed. There were some communication problems though in terms of timing. On the second day we turned up at the same time as the first day but were two or three hours too early - they had not told us what time to come. Then they explained that every day the lesson would be one hour later because of the tides. f you go surfing it makes it quite difficult to do any sightseeing, which absolutely delighted the rest of my family!

The surfing was exhilarating hard work, addictive and even though I ski and run the effect on the body was amazing great for your core strength. If you want to loose a few pounds and tone up its a guarantee you would get a result. The staff were very professional and helpful Tobi kept in touch every day to let us know what time the surf was on. We were well looked after at the beach by the instructors Flavio and Joanne were great and Flavio looked after my two boys when the powerful waves got too much for them he showed them tricks in the water and entertained them while still helping those who were surfing which meant I was able to surf .

We were down at the beach every day for the Surfing with Flavio and Johanna, they were brilliant and very patient, made sure everybody learned exactly what was needed to get standing up and surfing properly. The beaches were spotless and the surf was great. Having a few beers and tosta mistas in Na Onda’s after the surfing was always a nice finish to a day down the beach.

The guys took a private lesson from Alvaro at Na Onda. Safety was his first concern. Everyone had a different level of experience and he was great accommodating them. He spent a lot of time with the youngest giving him tips and pushes to get up on the board, but still managed to keep an eye on the other two and give advice to them as well.

It was very easy the next two days to rent a board and wetsuit for a few hours of surfing.

Everyone at Na Onda was very friendly and helpful. It really couldn't have been a better experience.

We all really loved the surf lessons and had great craic with Flavio. By day 3 we thought we'd never be able to last till the end, because there were aches in muscles we didn't know we had. But I'm glad to say we lasted till the end and had forgotten about the pain by then. I've been on a few yoga holidays abroad but I thought that the surfing holiday was great value for money. I can't wait to go again.

Our surf instructor, Flavio was absolutely excellent, so encouraging and you could really tell he wanted us all to learn the real skills and lose the bad habits we had learnt in Ireland!!! I learnt an awful lot thanks to him.

Alvaro and Joao run a great school there with top notch instruction. They have a great team and were genuinely interested in our little family group ... Even though it was August and they were very busy there, they always had time for a chat and a few tips ! They are decent chaps.

Surf lessons with Na Onda surf school were great. 2 hours is long enough despite thinking it wouldn't be before I arrived. All instructors were knowledgeable, kind, funny and encouraging. Lessons were early at 830 am but this didn't bother me. Accommodation pick up was mostly prompt. Only con was it was a little difficult to get in contact with the a school to get info for first lesson. After that however it was very easy

Surf lessons were excellent- intensive. So much better that when i went to Ericeira few years previously with a different surf school where they merely showed u how to get on the surf board at start then supervised. This was personal and good teachers who cared about teaching

The surf crew were wonderful, and the children just loved their lessons. We had only booked 4 each. The big group lessons worked well, and we all felt that we had received good individual tuition.

Surf school instructors very patient and intent on everyone enjoying the experience

The surf lessons were really fun. Of course you cannot control the waves which were not in our favor the last day but still really fun. The instructors were also great- Toby, Louis and the other guy who was really nice but cannot remember his name

We are both very keen on watersports and organised daily surf lessons on Foz Do Lizandro. The coaching was far superior to any coaching we have received in Ireland, not to mention the perfect conditions.

Surf was ok, we were unlucky with the conditions - Foz de Lizandro was only surfable for anyone the first two days, then we had to travel. But the wide selection of beaches within an hour was great and Na Onda surf school were happy to provide transport

It was our first time surfing but definitely not our last. Really nice people teaching you, no pressure, gentle encouragement, and really thrilled when you actually stand up on the board (I’m not claiming we (me) all did!). It’s an ideal family holiday in that once you’ve done a two hour lesson in the morning you’re all pretty flaked (in a lovely relaxed way) by evening time. By our third day I was asleep by 9.30. I had read reviews prior to going that suggested the water was cold. Wrong. By Irish standards the water temperature was warm. With the wet suits on two hours in the water was a doddle and not a hint of cold. I thought the lessons were excellent value for money and would strongly recommend booking for the week. Two of the girls are now ‘Little Surfers Girls’ and I know will continue surfing throughout their lives.

The surfing was brilliant. My husband and son really enjoyed it. The instructors were excellent. The beach was beautiful and it was nice having the cafes there as well. On the second day, at the end of the lesson, the instructor pulled aside my son and some other kids who were older/better than the others and brought them out for an extra hour and a half to give them a chance to go out further and get better waves. They had a photographer there taking photos and you could buy a CD for €20 which we did. It was excellent and we have great shots of my husband and son.

The teenagers enjoyed the surfing and the lessons helped them improve. The instructors worked hard to assist them and ensure they were in the right group.

We did surfing just one morning. Booked with Na Onda and they were fantastic, couldn’t have been better. So friendly and helpful. Took us up to Peniche that day as waves were better and had a blast.

Surf lessons were very good. Teachers were very patient and knowledgeable, tuition was very good. Foz beach was nice but our favourite was Ribeira beach (Pro surfing beach). The vibe there was great, music added to the general feel of the place really chilled and relaxed in a stunning location

The folk at the Surf School were very helpful. One of the instructors (Joao) took me out for a one on one intermediate lesson at very short notice. I think we both quickly realised that I was far from intermediate but he stuck with me and gave me lots of encouragement. The missus enjoyed her beginner lesson and went back for more. The beaches in the area were good