Training overview
SCHEDULE
Level 1 Surfing Instructor
Date: Tuesday-Wednesday 22-23 September 2026.
Duration: 2 days
Time: 9am to 5pm
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read the course information and requirements before enrolling.
This explains what you will achieve, course work to submit and other course information.
SURF RESCUE & FIRST AID COURSE
A surf rescue and first aid certificate is required in order to gain your ASI Surfing instructor qualification.
Complete your surf rescue and first aid courses at the same time as completing your ASI Level 1 Surfing Instructor course.
Surf Rescue
ASI delivers a half day Surf Water Safety Rescue course on Monday 21 September 2026
Enrol on ASI website.
First Aid
Course: Emergency First Response First Aid (1 day with online)
Local training provider located in Sagres.
Cristovão Catarino, Pura Vida Divehouse & Camp
Payment and enrolment is separate to ASI.
To enrol:e mail: puravidadivehouse@gmail.com
Ph: +351 913210716 / +351 918426721
Venue information
YOUR TRAINER
Leo Belime. Local ASI Level 3 Surfing Coach, experienced surfing instructor and trainer, school manager, surf judge.
Fluent in Portuguese (first language), English, French
Read more about Leo
TRAINING VENUE
ASI Portugal office Map
Rua da Nossa Sra. da Graça 189
8650-369 Sagres Algarve
Free parking on site.
It’s a central location – walking distance shops, hotels, and beaches.
EQUIPMENT
Bring to the workshop:
- Beginner softboard
- Fibreglass surfboard to demonstrate surfing skills
- Surf clothing
If you are travelling and don't have your surfboard or surf gear, you can hire it from Algarve Surf School.
Contact: Debbie. Email: debbie@algarvesurfschool.com
Please contact the centre in advance to ensure availability.
Or contact ASI.
Beginner softboards can be rented for Euro €10 per day (for use in workshops only)
Fibreglass boards and wetsuits may also be rented for a small fee.
HOSTING
Algarve Surf School are providing local support for the ASI training, providing a wealth of
local area knowledge.
PRACTICAL HOURS EXPERIENCE
Algarve Surf School can provide practical hours instructing experience.
GETTING THERE
Closest Airport:
1) Faro Airport – is closest to Sagres - 113km from airport (1 hour drive).
Very good motorways.
Car hire: available at airport.
Private transfer: Yellow Fish website €100 approx. each way
Bus: From airport take the bus to Lagos and change bus to go to Sagres.
2) Lisbon Airport (3 hour drive).
Very good motorways.
Car hire: available at airport.
Public bus to Sagres. From Lisbon to Sagres. . Approx. €25 each way – about 4 hours) (comfortable, with wifi)
Train: From Lisbon bus station depot (about 15mins from airport), direct bus to Sagres.
Closest train station:
Lagos station.
No direct train to Sagres.
Closest bus stop:
Sagres bus stop (right in town centre).
ACCOMMODATION
Sagres offers a variety of hotels, Airbnb, hostels, and apartments. Some options are below:
Hotel
Mareta Beach Hotel. (5 mins walk to venue)
Memmo Baleeira Hotel Sagres. (15 min walk to venue)
a 4 star with ocean views and excellent facilities, swimming pool, spa, sauna.
Hostel
Algarve Surf Camp Hostel.
(15 min walk to venue)
Address: Rua Mestre António Galhardo 8650-384 Sagres Portugal
Prices from: Share rooms (4/6) 18€/pax. Double room 25€/pax for bed and breakfast
To book email: debbie@algarvesurfschool.com Tel:+351 962846771
Puravida Divehouse. (15 min walk to venue). Dorm rooms, private rooms, kitchen
Apartments
Tonel Apartments. (5 mins walk to venue).
Pontalaia Apartments. (15 mins walk to venue). 1 bedroom modern, spacious apartments.
LOCATION INFORMATION
Sagres is one of Portugal’s most historic towns. The town is on a headland overlooking a picturesque harbour and surrounded by protected national park, with on average 300 sunny days per year.
It is an area of unspoiled beaches, and parkland and dramatic cliffs. There is a large range of surf breaks to choose from, within town and within 30 mins away - suitable for all levels of abilities.
Due to its position on a headland, you can see the sun rise over the ocean and also set over the ocean. The sunrise and sunsets are spectacular.
The town itself is small with many cafes and restaurants and hangout surf shacks. You can walk easily from ASI training room to accommodation in town.
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