Located in the wave-rich north of the island of Tenerife
Led by big wave pro surfer Alex Zirke and his partner Tanessa Dalby
Real surfing far away from mass and board surfers!
Incl. breakfast buffet
Incl. 1x BBQ
Incl. 1x yoga
Incl. wine & cheese evening
Surf courses and guiding for all levels: from beginner to pro
Incl. outdoor gym & drinking water refill station
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Tenerife
Surf Camp
Beautiful ambience in the surf camp Tenerife
The surf camp in Tenerife offers the ideal spots for every level. Small course groups enable the best possible learning factor for you:
Surf lessons and surf guiding with the pros
Fantastic accommodations to relax after surfing
Family atmosphere in the camp
The Atlantic with perfect waves is right outside the door
180° sea view from the house - ideal for checking the waves
With single, double and multi-bed rooms and a cozy common area
Apartment for maximum comfort
Rich breakfast is included
The surf camp Tenerife is ideal for everyone who wants to intensively hone their surfing skills. Here you have the chance to get into the water with big wave pro Alex Zirke.
Tanesa Dalby, is Alex's business partner and significant other. She also takes care of all matters around the house and also offers very exciting surf therapy projects!
If you don't feel like herd surfing and want to learn how to surf properly, then you've come to the right place! This camp is located in the center of north Tenerife. It is a very special surf school made up of a small group of elite athletes who have turned their passion into a profession. Together they want to pass on their knowledge and experience from more than 30 years of surfing practice. Their philosophy is to teach real surfing! Surf in tune with all the elements! Here you will be shown how to read the wind and the waves, how to pay attention to nature, how to deal with the locals, improve your surfing technique and learn new manoeuvres.
In order to convey this optimally, multilingual teachers teach in very small groups, with a maximum of three students. One of the surfing instructors at Surfcamp Tenerife is Alexander Zirke – former German surfing champion and big wave surfer!
Impressive coastal landscapes
Tenerife North
The camp is located in a small, cozy place in the northeast of the Canary Island of Tenerife called Tacaronte. It is a district of the large municipality of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which is characterized by the wine-growing region. It houses quiet holiday homes and fincas with pool or holiday apartments.
There are different settlement centers and a beautiful old town with a church.
It's a very familiar neighborhood of locals which gives it a special flair. Away from mass tourism and right in a city with the local population you will get to know the real Tenerife.
There are some very nice churches and old towns to explore
Hike:
The new and well signposted hiking trail to Chinamada is a must on Tenerife. A hike along the sea is also recommended: past the lighthouse, banana plantations and a pilgrimage church with a view of the three peaks that rise out of the sea behind Taganana.
Eat fish:
The fishermen's association restaurant is the address for super good fish for lunch. This restaurant on the promenade is an absolute culinary must-do for vacationers. But there are also some other good restaurants and nice tapas bars.
Snorkeling:
Enjoy the underwater world in the reefs off the coast of Tenerife! The biodiversity of the different animals is unique and definitely a highlight of your holiday!
Alex
The bigger the better. In his home country of Tenerife, Alex Zirke fearlessly slammed into the Atlantic's biggest bangers. The great thing about him is that despite the big wave skills, his ego has remained small and humble and he is one of the most relaxed and cool guys we know!
Look forward to Alex and his team on site.
Tanessa
is Alex's partner and helps wherever there is a need. Tanessa is a state-approved educator and psychologist (M.Sc) with a focus on clinical psychology and psychological empowerment. She is also a sports and fun cannon. This makes them the perfect match and they are a great team to look forward to.
Surf Camp Tenerife
Accomodation
2-bed room
There are two of these single bed rooms in total. Perfect for 2 friends who would like to have their own bed. Of course, these rooms can also be given to two single travelers. The bathroom is shared with the second single bed double room and another guest from the single room.
The single bed rooms are on the ground floor of the house.
Perfect for 2 friends who would like to have their own bed.
Double room with own bath
There are 3 double rooms located in the main house. Everything is completely newly renovated with light walls and comfortable bed linen. Feeling good is pre-programmed here and of course desired.
It is a king size bed. Enough space for both of them to be able to stretch and stretch completely.
Single Room
This room is ideal for those traveling alone who really want to have their peace and quiet.
The bathroom is shared with the two single bed double rooms.
The single room is on the ground floor of the house.
Suite
The suite is like a self-contained little house. The large bathroom in the suite even has an incredibly comfortable bathtub! From the bedroom with the large double bed you have a direct view of your own balcony and the garden.
This room offers a relaxing holiday in a class of its own!
Private bathroom with bathtub and private balcony!
Shared room
The 4-person dorm is ideal for single travelers or groups who would like to save a little on accommodation or spend most of the day outside and would rather go out to eat a few more times. This room is very cozy and minimalistic so that everyone has enough space for their belongings.
The low-budget version for solo travellers, groups and everyone who spends more time outdoors than indoors.
Our taster course for those who don't yet know exactly whether surfing is right for them or who simply want to have more free time to explore the beautiful island of Tenerife.
6 hours of surf lessons per week
Ideal for beginners but also for advanced surfers
Max. 3 students per surf instructor
The courses are held in German, English or Spanish
Course times are optimally adapted to the tides and conditions
Lessons from the best surf instructors
3 day surf course 6h / 3 days 269 €
Surf course can be booked on site
The shuttle directly from the front door is included
3 Days Surf Course
Surf for 2 hours on 3 days. Learn the basic steps of surfing and still have plenty of time to discover the island of Tenerife besides surfing. Of course it is possible to extend your surf course and switch to a 5-day surf course.
Lesson times are adjusted depending on the waves, wind and tides, depending on ability and requirements. There are a maximum of 3 surf students per course.
Alex
He is one of the best German surfers! The German champion from 2012 knows the spots by heart and gives you very helpful tips on how to improve your skills or take the first steps in surfing! Fun and success are pre-programmed in his courses!
Fran
The certified surf and bodyboard instructor loves to bring his knowledge and passion closer to the students and to inspire them for this great sport. In addition to surfing and bodyboarding, he is also a passionate snowboarder!
Vilayta
The likeable Spaniard has more than 30 years of surfing experience! Not only in big wave surfing, but also with the SUPs he is an ace. You can learn a lot from him. He is also a passionate fisherman and diver - so his life takes place almost exclusively in the water.
Understand the tides and the elements
5 Days Surf Course
10 hours of surf lessons per week
Ideal for beginners but also for advanced surfers
Max. 3 students per surf instructor
The courses are held in German, English or Spanish
Course times are optimally adapted to the tides and conditions
Lessons from the best surf instructors
Price 5 days surf course: 399 € / 10 hrs.
[Translate to English:] Der Shuttle direkt von der Haustür ist inkludiert
5 Days Surf Course
The surf school in the north of Tenerife is one of our best surf schools. The small group of elite athletes and pro surfers turned their passion into a profession and realized their dream of their own surf school. They pass on more than 30 years of surfing experience to the surfing students.
The philosophy: to teach real surfing! Surf in tune with all the elements! In addition to practice in the water, you will also be taught theory on the beach.
Es wird euch gezeigt, wie der Wind und die Wellen zu lesen sind. Auch wie man mit der Natur umgeht und was im Umgang mit den Locals zu beachten ist, ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil des Unterrichts. Im Wasser wird euch geholfen, eure Technik zu verbessern und neue Manöver zu beherrschen. Kleine Gruppen mit max. acht Teilnehmern sorgen für den größtmöglichen Lernerfolg! Die Kurse finden entweder auf Deutsch, Englisch oder Spanisch statt. Alex Zirke, der Leiter der Surfschule, ist Big Wave Surfer, einer der besten deutschen Surfer und hält den Titel "Deutscher Meister 2012"!
Alex
He is one of the best German surfers! The German champion from 2012 knows the spots by heart and gives you very helpful tips on how to improve your skills or take the first steps in surfing! Fun and success are pre-programmed in his courses!
Fran
The certified surf and bodyboard instructor loves to bring his knowledge and passion closer to the students and to inspire them for this great sport. In addition to surfing and bodyboarding, he is also a passionate snowboarder!
Vilayta
The likeable Spaniard has more than 30 years of surfing experience! Not only in big wave surfing, but also with the SUPs he is an ace. You can learn a lot from him. He is also a passionate fisherman and diver - so his life takes place almost exclusively in the water.
How surf therapy can help you on multiple levels of your life.
surf therapy
mental wellbeing
Physical fitness
resilience
Confidence & Effectiveness
Emotional Control
coping strategies
Social competence
Also for children and young people (8 to 21 years. Minors only when accompanied by their parents) who suffer from psychosocial stress or illnesses.
The courses are held in German, English or Spanish
There are individual settings as well as a group setting once a year.
More information: surf.teneriffa@gmail.com
Just looking at the horizon and the sea has healing effects.
What is surf therapy?
1. Description & Focus
Physical and mental health go hand in hand. Surf therapy combines proven clinical psychological methods with surfing on river waves or on the sea. It is a structured psychological support that does not take place sitting in chairs, but on the surfboard and in nature. It offers you the opportunity to work on individual stresses, conflicts and behavioral patterns in a professional setting by learning how to surf. The treatment goals and thus the selection of the module topics to be treated are worked out together with the participants and the commissioning organization.
The program comprises ten different modules that focus on different topics. Due to the modular structure, it is possible to put together a completely individual program.
Special physical requirements are not necessary, you should only be able to swim.
OUR FOCUS:
Improving mental well-being
Physical fitness
resilience
Stress & Problem Solving
Healthy lifestyle
team building
Social competence
resource boost
the acquisition of new coping strategies
2. Procedure and goal of surf therapy
PROCESS
Depending on the conditions that the ocean offers us, we strive for a surf therapy session every day. This consists of a preparatory lesson on the beach, an hour of surfing together in the sea and a subsequent follow-up lesson. In the group setting, we deliberately keep the group sizes small (approx. 3 people per group), so that I or we can respond to each individual very individually in the water. In total, one unit will last about 3.5 hours. You have the rest of the time at your disposal to visit the beautiful island of Tenerife, to go on vacation or to do some surfing.
GOAL
The aim of this week is to get a deeper understanding of relevant personal thought and behavior patterns (“inner critic, inner child, healthy adult”) and to transfer the new strategies learned while surfing in dealing with these patterns into personal everyday life. Plus you learn how to surf by the sea from professionals.
3. Settings
SINGLE SETTING*
In a one-on-one setting, we respond individually to specific wishes.
For example, the focus is on:
Individual surf coaching
resilience building
stress and burnout
resource activation
dealing with fears
depression
psychosomatic complaints
decision making
GROUP SETTING*
In the group, the individual participants can benefit from each other:
personal development
Burnout prophylaxis
Social skills
dealing with stress
Substance Abuse and Addiction
trauma management
TEAM BUILDING*
Healthy people = healthy business. Only healthy employees who feel comfortable at their workplace can contribute to the productivity of the company. The aim of workplace health promotion is to prevent illnesses, strengthen health and improve the well-being of employees and maintain it in the long term.
Our offer is aimed at government organizations, clubs and companies that want a holistic program to promote health.
team building
Workplace Health Promotion
Leadership styles and management coaching
team experience
decision making
* all surf therapy offers are primarily scheduled for one week, on request we can also deal with you individually.
4. Core Values
Psychologist:
All surf therapy leaders have psychological, clinical-psychological or psychotherapeutic training.
Surf Instructor:
In addition, all surf therapy leaders (therapists, surf guides) are trained as riversurf instructors (National Riversurf Association) or have several years of surfing experience.
We ensure that a surf instructor is present at every surf therapy session.
"I was completely myself. For the first time in years, my mind was free and my problems just melted away."
Tanessa
is a psychologist (M.Sc.) with a focus on clinical psychology and psychological empowerment. Furthermore, Tessa is a teacher and surf instructor i.A.
Johanna
Just like Daniel, Johanna is a clinical psychologist and riversurf instructor at the same time. She is also a so-called biofeedback therapist.
Alex
With Alex you have an enormously experienced surfing instructor in the sea, who is one of the best instructors you can imagine when it comes to safety.
Daniel
He is a clinical psychologist and one of our Riversurf instructors. His areas of specialization include health psychologist. Of course, Daniel also surfs in the sea if it is possible for him in terms of time.
Christof
is a cultural scientist. Christoph also appears as a riversurf instructor. Furthermore, Christoph works as a youth sports coach.
Safety is our top priority.
Security
In order to guarantee the safety of all our participants, a safety officer with experience in whitewater and first aid is present at every surfing session.
Passion
We want to combine our love for surfing and our passion for helping other people to create something new and innovative.
Surf Camp Tenerife
Program
In order to expand the sports offer, a new skate park was opened in Matanza, which was built according to the latest trends: quarterpipe, ledges and a bowl are available for skaters. Skating is the perfect complement to surfing. It's not only a lot of fun, it also helps you to improve your surfing skills!
The view is of course unbeatable!!
The Ananga Mountains are right on your doorstep
Surf camp Tenerife is located in the north of the island. It is a perfect starting point for hikes in the Ananga Mountains, but also to Chinamada or Las Carboneras. The well signposted hiking trail in the direction of Chinamada has been redesigned.
A visit and hiking on the Teide (highest mountain in Spain, which resembles a lunar landscape) should definitely be on your to-do list!
As well as the natural pools in the volcanic rock of Garachico, the so-called Charcos, and maybe even the Barranco de Masca, which is considered one of the most beautiful hikes in Tenerife.
A hike along the sea is very relaxing and interesting: past the lighthouse, banana plantations and a pilgrimage church with a view of the three peaks that rise out of the sea behind Taganana.
Like a fish in water.
At Surfcamp Tenerife you have the incredible opportunity to complete an apnea course, an apnea excursion or even a complete waterman training!
This is unique and not only offers you the opportunity to take on a sporting challenge, but also to learn a lot about your own body and to apply the knowledge you have learned on a psychological level in many areas of your life.
Go in search of real coral
In addition to surfing, skating and hiking, another sport has established itself here: paragliding. Paragliders take off from the cliffs with their colorful parasols, while the mighty waves of the Atlantic roar beneath them. What a picture!
Of course you can also dive and snorkel wonderfully. The offshore cliffs of Punta del Hidalgo were once part of a coral reef. With a bit of luck, you can still find red and brown coral fragments today. And when the tide is out you can see people lying in the puddles, enjoying the sun in the warm water: That's a very special kind of bathtub feeling! The Surfcamp Tenerife team will help you with the planning and organization of all activities.
Surf Camp Tenerife
Catering
That's how the day can start.
Including a rich breakfast for overnight stays in the surf camp.
There are different breakfast options at Surfcamp Tenerife. Surfing the waves of the Canary Island all day takes a lot of strength. That's why you should have a good breakfast in the morning - it's not for nothing that breakfast is called the most important meal of the day.
You will be served a rich breakfast every morning. You strengthen yourself with coffee or tea and feast on a large selection of fruit and bread. Because you can be sure of one thing: your hosts know what it takes to stay strong in the surf.
Surf Camp Tenerife
Prices
Overview
Navigate the tabs to see the prices for the surf camp, apartments and optional services. You can find an example price right here:
Surf Camp: 1 week including breakfastalready from 469 €
We recommend Tenerife North (TFN) as the destination airport, as it is the closest to the camp. Alternatively, you can also fly to Tenerife South (TFS).
For those who want to look up flights themselves, Skyscanner is a good search engine to get an overview of which cities the destinations in question are served from:www.skyscanner.com
Alternatively, TUIfly flies regularly and relatively cheaply to the Canary Islands:www.tui.co.uk Ryan Air also offers very cheap flights from Germany: www.ryanair.com
There are two airports on Tenerife: Tenerife North Airport (TFN) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS). Here is an overview of the transfer options from both airports to the camp:
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
There are 4 ways to get from Tenerife Airport (TFN) to Tacoronte by bus, taxi, private transfer or foot.
You can find out more about the connections from external providers, for example here at Rome2Rio.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
There are 6 ways to get from Tenerife Sur Apt Airport (TFS) to Tacoronte by bus, tram, taxi, car or Private Transfer.
You can find out more about the connections from external providers, for example here at Rome2Rio.
There are 6 ways to get from Tenerife Sur Apt Airport (TFS) to Tacoronte by bus, tram, taxi, car or Private Transfer.
You can find out more about the connections from external providers, for example here at Rome2Rio.
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By rental car:
The driving distance between Tenerife Sur Apt Airport (TFS) to Tacoronte is 74 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Tenerife Sur Apt Airport (TFS) to Tacoronte. It is just a short hop from Tenerife North Airport (TFN).
You will receive more detailed information on arrival with your booking confirmation.
Please note that you have to rent a GPS separately, because some of the rental car providers have not yet included this service. If you have a smartphone, you can download MAPS WITH ME (Spain) from home.