Who doesn't fancy a surf in Cantabria? And even better if it's trying one of our boards! This time, we've collaborated on a test session with our friends from the Buena Onda Surf School, a surf school in Cantabria, located in San Vicente de la Barquera.
Looking for the best surf school in Cantabria? Board testing in San Vicente de la Barquera
Cantabria is one of the Spanish regions with the greatest variety of landscapes: mountains, rivers, lakes, caves, and beaches are all part of its topography. Cantabria boasts some of the best beaches for surfing. Along its coast, you'll find a surfing culture that is over 40 years old, and excellent beaches for surfing enthusiasts and those looking to learn to surf.
Learning to surf in San Vicente de la Barquera: Merón Beach
Within Cantabria, we recommend visiting the San Vicente de la Barquera area. There you will find Merón Beach, a beautiful beach with almost three kilometers of white sand that has waves practically all year round and, thanks to its diverse peaks, offers surfing alternatives for advanced surfers and those who wish to learn to surf.
Buena Onda: Your trusted surf school in Cantabria
If you're thinking of getting started in the world of waves, we recommend checking out Buena Onda Surf School in San Vicente de la Barquera, Cantabria.
Buena Onda Surf School is a benchmark in Cantabria for surfing practice and learning among students of all abilities and ages. It has been teaching surf and bodyboard classes since 1999. The school is located on the beachfront, in front of the main car park of El Rosal beach, in San Vicente de la Barquera. It is the first surf school in the Cantabrian municipality.
Buena Onda is considered the pioneering surf school in San Vicente de la Barquera. It offers beginner and advanced courses in surfing, bodyboarding, and Stand Up Paddle.

Tips for your next Surf Trip to the Cantabrian Sea
If you want to have a great surf trip in the Cantabrian Sea and ensure uncrowded waves, we recommend going in winter to take advantage of more consistent wave conditions and fewer people, but be prepared for the cold! However, if you want warmer weather and good surfing in Cantabria, we recommend the autumn and spring seasons. In summer, you will also find waves and warmer water, but expect more people and that conditions may not always be ideal.
We hope this blog motivates you. If you're thinking of taking a surf trip,
here's our guide to the beaches you must visit.
With love, #AlwaysFree
Flysurf.