Family Surf Co.

23/01/2025

When you wake up to peeling a-frames every morning, El Salvador is the perfect spot to tag team surfs when you’ve got little ones. Mum can go on higher tide and and Dad can go when it’s low on the boulders :-)

27/12/2024

Another day, another point break… El Salvador.

19/12/2024

Family surf stays beside the waves in El Salvador. Coming soon… this is where you want to wake up next Christmas.

17/12/2024

El Zonte. Could this be the coolest spot for family surfing life in Central America? If you’ve got young kids it’s ideal for beach days and tag team surfs, with lots of places to stay right by the waves.

It’s better for intermediate and advanced surfers, but there are surf schools if you need them, yoga classes to stretch into the day and plenty of pupuserias and local foodie spots.

16/12/2024

Welcome to El Zonte. A bohemian little beach town in El Salvador. Surf. Chill. Eat. Repeat.

Close to ‘Surf City’ it’s as laidback as it gets. With a peeling right hand point break and a punchy beach break.

A family-friendly beach paradise with plenty of cool places to stay by the waves.

Enjoy the scenery for now, and there will places to stay coming soon on our website.

13/12/2024

Bidding you all a Happy Christmas, before we skip off on a surf trip to El Salvador (cue lots more inspiration and new places to stay). Strictly research and all that.

We hope you’ve got plans for a winter surf trip somewhere you can strip off the head-to-toe neoprene. If you’re sitting it out at home scoffing Quality Street, there's no better time to book your next surfing trip so you've got something to look forward to.

Head over to our website to check out new properties we've taken on recently, and top destinations for your summer family surfing holiday 2025. Whether you want to try something new, get fit, or fancy some quality family time with wellbeing and waves, there's no better present than a surfing holiday.

Sea you on the beach.
Hayley and the Family Surf Co. team.

04/12/2024

Wondering where to go on your family holiday next summer? Whether you're brand new to surfing, want to improve your technique, or have a mix of surfers and non-surfers in the family, use our Surf Destination Guides to help you decide where you to go...

Will it be...

PORTUGAL: Easy to get to, one of the sunniest places in Europe, with consistent waves on a variety of beach and reef breaks.

COSTA RICA: Did you know that Costa Rica has a mini-summer in July and August, during its green season? Accommodation is cheaper, there's more availability and the waves are pumping.

CORNWALL: Home of the UK's surf capital, home of Family Surf Co. and home of Europe's biggest surf and music festival.

Or somewhere else?

Head over to our website and plan your 2025 summer holiday...

29/11/2024

Want to wake up to a view of the waves, slide out of bed for a surf lesson, then slink back to a family-friendly hotel with everything you need from lip-smacking local cuisine and creature comforts, to an array of cultural activities on tap?

The newest properties in our hand-picked collection of family surfing accommodation include – designer hotel in Portugal's World Surfing Reserve, – a laid-back surf camp beside Arugam Bay in Sri Lanka, and – stylish family apartments next to South Point surf break in Barbados.

Head to our website to find your perfect surf pad in our hand-picked collection.

22/11/2024

Imagine waking up here, heading out for a surf lesson, then coming back for a dip in the saltwater pool and a sauna...

A luxury retreat for families who want to immerse themselves in surfing, nature and wellness rituals, Aethos Ericeira offers complete wellbeing for mind, body and soul. Here you can join in daily surf sessions with Joana Andrade’s pro surf school, unwind in the spa and sauna, dine on local cuisine, and spend time with your family in, and beside, the ocean.

Tempted? Book now, via our website.
https://www.familysurfco.com/listings/aethos-ericeira/


Aethos Ericeira

28/10/2024

We love autumn and winter swells in the UK but we’re always keen to ditch 5mm wetsuits for a tropical winter surf trip! Where to this year? Check out our website for some of the top destinations to head on a family surfing holiday this season…

18/10/2024

Finally... a family holiday that teenagers will love.

Have you thought about taking tricky-to-please teens on a family surfing holiday? Trust us, it wraps the perfect combo of family time, adrenalin and adventure into an unforgettable trip. Even the most difficult teens will happily swap wifi for waves in our top spots for surfing with teenagers.

Whether you're thinking Indo or Cornwall, get the lowdown on our blog and plan your trip using our surf travel guides and links to the best family accommodation beside the waves.


https://www.familysurfco.com/best-surf-holidays-with-teens/

16/10/2024

3 Places for a Surfing Holiday with Teens

SRI LANKA
Between waves, even hard-to-please teenagers can’t fail to be impressed by seeing elephants and whales, handling boa constrictors on snake farms, and taking train rides to the ancient cities.

MOROCCO
Just three hours’ flight from Europe’s capitals, Morocco tempts teens into its vibrant African culture with easygoing, all-inclusive surf hotels where everything’s on tap right beside the waves – from surf lessons and guiding, to teen-pleasing extras including sandboarding, camel riding and canyoning.

COSTA RICA
Teeming with waves and wildlife, Costa Rica has an array of adrenalin activities for teens – from waterfall jumping and whitewater rafting, to zip lining through rainforest canopies and spotting crocs.

Head to our blog for to discover more places your teens will happily ditch wifi for waves on a family surfing holiday.


https://www.familysurfco.com/best-surf-holidays-with-teens/

15/10/2024

If you’re looking for easy-peasy barefoot beach life with teens in tow, we’d recommend Barbados. Teenagers will find very little to moan about when they arrive on a laidback, palm-fringed island. Whether you’re surfing Slater’s favourite, Soup Bowl, or catching family-friendly peelers with the sea turtles at Freights, you’re never far from a waterpark or chic beach bar where you can fuel up on rum and rotis, while they brag about their latest surf adventures on social media.

Book a family apartment right beside South Point surf break, where you can yo-yo between the waves, wifi and your waterside pool under the palm trees.

Category: Barbados; Tags: Surf Apartments; Host: Elliot Walker.

14/10/2024

Top Spots for Surf Holidays with Teens...

Deciding where to go on holiday with teens can be tricky. They want freedom, we want family time. They want social media, we want them to be sociable. They want lots of food, we want local food. Thankfully, a surfing holiday is the perfect solution for families with teens, offering the winning combination of adventure, adrenalin and quality time together.

So, where are the best destinations to go surfing with teenagers, where there’s waves and wifi on tap, as well as plenty of activities that will keep even the most temperamental teens happy on holiday?

Check out our blog to discover the best surfing destinations for holidays with teens.

https://www.familysurfco.com/best-surf-holidays-with-teens/

Deciding where to go on holiday with teens can be tricky. They want freedom, we want family time. They want TikTok, we want time off screens. They want lots

27/09/2024

Unforgettable family memories of living the family surfing dream lifestyle in Nosara, Costa Rica.

Time to pack off for some quality family time and make some memories you'll cherish forever? Kick off your shoes at the Sunset Shack in Nosara, where you can pad to the surf, put your feet up by the pool and enjoy some time out while the the kids head off on eco adventures with qualified childminders. Packed with simple luxuries, it’s the perfect base for your family surfing holiday.

Book directly with the Sunset Shack via our website and plan your trip with our Family Surfing Guide to Costa Rica.

26/09/2024

Thinking about heading to Sri Lanka for a winter surfing holiday with your tribe? How about staying in a family-friendly retreat right next to an intermediate reef break, where you can take surfing lessons with a private instructor, try yoga on the terrace and tuck into seafood feasts?

With Ayurvedic massages, a swimming pool, movie nights and a front-row view of the surf, it’s tempting to stay put with a cocktail at Lion’s Rest, but your tuk-tuk driver is ready to take you on tour whenever you can wrench yourself away.

Get in touch directly with via our website. We absolutely love this place.

For more information about Sri Lanka, check out the family surfing guide on our website, too.

18/09/2024

If you’re looking for easy barefoot beach life and fun waves this winter, we'd recommend Barbados for a first foray into family surfing holidays. All ages from tots to teens and grown-ups to grandparents will slip into the tropical vibes of this laidback, palm-fringed island hemmed with waves and white-sand beaches.

Check out our Family Surf Guide to Barbados and find the best places to stay on our website.

https://www.familysurfco.com/guides/family-surfing-holidays-barbados/

17/09/2024

If you don’t have the budget or time for long-haul travel this winter, then why not hop on a cheap flight to Portugal? While you’ll still need to pack a wetsuit, in winter the Mediterranean climate hovers well above that of the UK, the waves are quiet and there are plenty of sheltered spots to find along the south coast of the Algarve. Plus, the cuisine is fresh, delicious and affordable.

Bag a bargain winter stay at the boutique Memmo Baleeira Sagres, where you have all the amenities of an indoor pool and spa, yoga, gym and bike hire, as well as an onsite surf school that will take you to the best local beaches for your ability.

Find out more and plan your next holiday surf trip with our Portugal Family Surf Guide.
https://www.familysurfco.com/guides/family-surfing-holidays-portugal/