School with its own philosophyKoa Surf School
Koa Surf School in Somo, Cantabria, is a team of professional surf instructors who love what they do. Our main objective is to make more people enjoy the surf world.
We have been teaching this sport in a fun and safe way from 2013 and we have more than 20 years experience in the surf world.
The lessons are divided into small groups. We take photos and videos during the lessons to correct mistakes. Your current level (whether beginner or intermediate) doesn’t matter, we will help you to improve your skills.
Stay with us taking wavesAccommodation in Somo
If you are looking for accommodation in Somo (Ribamontán al Mar), Koa offers you the possibility of staying in our nice and cosy apartments or mobile homes.
The apartment PLEAMAR offers you 3 bedrooms (1 room with double bed, 1 room with twin bunk beds and single bed and 1 room with twin beds), living room, fully equipped kitchen, 1 bathroom, garden and free WIFI.
The apartment BAJAMAR offers you 3 bedrooms (2 room with twin beds, 1 room with twin bunk beds and single bed), living room -kitche, 1 bathroom, garden and free WIFI.
Walking down to Somo beach A privileged location
Different ways to get to the paradiseHow to get to Koa
Barrio de Pinar de Arna Street, 83 / 39140 SOMO (Cantabria) Spain
GPS coordinates: 43.455589 -3.730123
Telephone: +34 942 501 913 / +34 685 510 415
Email: koa@koaescueladesurf.com
KOA SURF SCHOOL is located in Somo (Ribamontán al Mar), in Arnas’ neighbourhood, within a natural privileged area next to some of the most extensive and spectacular beaches in Cantabria. El Puntal, Somo and Loredo Beaches at almost 8 km in length are considered as the biggest sandbank in Cantabria. They are part of the first Nature Reserve of Surfing in Spain. Apart from surf and SUP, there are many other activities to try in Ribamontán al mar and its surroundings.
If you’d rather walk around Santander, go for a walk, go shopping, visit museums, etc. you can easily go across the fantastic Santander Bay by boat as well as enjoying fabulous views.
“Endless Cantabria”. Tell us what you would like to do after surfing and we will give further information according to your needs.
Safety is our priorityHighly qualified instructors with wide experience
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Victor Otero Head Instructor- Year of birth: 1977.
- Place of birth: Cantabria.
- Water activities: Surfing, diving, underwater fishing, apnoea, swimming and SUP Boarding. He spends more time in the water than outside.
- Education: Agricultural Engineer with a speciality in Environment. He studied in Galicia, Portugal and Argentina.
- Surf Technician. Level 1 and 2 by Cantabria Surf Federation.
- Certified in “Water Rescue and First Aid”.
- Other interests: travel, sports in general, skating and music.
Claudio Surf Instructor- Year of birth: 1984.
- Place of birth: Italy, Narmi (Rome).
- Water activities: Surfing, Bodysurfing, Bodyboard, SUP Boarding, swimming, water polo and scuba diving.
- Education: Graduate in Human Nutrition and Dietetics. Graduate in Agricultural Technician.
- Surf Technician. Level 1 by Cantabria Surf Federation.
- Other interests: Skating, Martials arts, baseball, ice hockey, mountain-bike, volleyball and eager to learn more!!!
Ander Surf Instructor- Year of birth: 1989.
- Place of birth: Planetarium, Spanish Mainland and Bask Country-Madrid.
- Water activities: Surfing, Bodysurfing, Bodyboard and SUP Boarding.
- Education: Graduate in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences. He studied in Madrid and Germany.
- Surf Technician. Level 1 by Cantabria Surf Federation.
- Other interests: Snowboard Technician Level 1, skate and street basketball.
Pablo González Teja Surf Instructor- Year of birth: 1976.
- Place of birth: Cantabria.
- Water activities: Surfing, specialized in Longboard.
- Education: Degree in socio-cultural animation and child’s education.
- Surf Technician. Level 1 by Cantabria Surf Federation.
- Other interests: Surf Experience in Special Education. A constant concern is to create and improve methodology and pedagogy adapted to teaching processes in Surfing. Essential music, reading and a sunset with friends and family.
Jorge Surf Instructor- Year of birth: 1983.
- Place of birth: Aragonés, from Zaragoza.
- Water activities: Surfing, sup, swimming.
- Education: Senior technician in wood and furniture.
- Surf Technician. Level 1 by Cantabria Surf Federation.
- Other interests: Music, instruments and enjoying nature.
Rodrigo Surf Instructor- Year of birth: 1989
- Place of birth: Cantabrian - Burgalés.
- Water activities: surfing, SUP touring, rescue and lifeguard.
- Education: Graduated in Teaching specialist in Physical Education, Master's degree in students with N.E.E and T.AF.A.D..
- Surf Technician. Level 1 by Cantabria Surf Federation.
- Titled in "Salvage, and aquatic rescue, first aid and D.E.A"
- Other interests: know the world and the people who live in it.