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AroundFreedom Surf School is an offline surf school based in Machico, Madeira, Portugal, focused on “personal surf coaching.” According to its website, it offers group surf lessons, lesson packages, private coaching, advanced surf lessons, guided surf sessions, a 5-day advanced program, surf camps, and surfboard/wetsuit rentals, covering needs from first-time surfers to advanced technique improvement.
Lessons are usually 2 hours long and include theory, a safety briefing, warm-up, and around 1.5 hours of in-water practice. Group lessons are capped at 6 students per instructor, and include a surfboard, wetsuit, and insurance. Coaching covers stance, pop-up, wave selection, reading waves, ocean safety, and—depending on level—takeoff, drop, bottom turn, speed generation, and more advanced turning. Teaching languages include Portuguese, English, French, and German, with German subject to instructor availability.
The school says it has more than 12 years of experience and that its coaching team has certified credentials; the FAQ states that instructors are certified by FPS and IPDJ. Roberto Filipe has over 40 years of surfing experience and more than 15 years of teaching experience, alongside a team of Level 1 coaches. In terms of pricing, group lessons are €60/2 hours, 5 lessons cost €250, and 10 lessons cost €500; private lessons start from €150, advanced lessons are €100/2 hours, and the 5-day advanced program is €750. Transfers from Funchal cost €20/person/day, while equipment rentals come with clearly stated deposit and damage-compensation rules.
The strengths are its complete range of lesson levels, clearly defined small-group size, inclusion of equipment and insurance in lessons, and the fact that surf spots are adjusted based on daily conditions and student level, which improves both safety and personalization. Its rental board selection is also relatively broad, including Firewire/Slater Designs Demo boards. The limitations are that this is a strongly offline, destination-based service, and lesson location and timing may change with surf conditions. Full pricing and accommodation details for the surf camp are not sufficiently disclosed, and Chinese-language service is not mentioned.
It is suitable for travelers visiting Madeira, especially those aged 8 or above who can swim or are comfortable in ocean conditions. It is a good fit for beginners who want a safe introduction, families or friends looking for a shared experience, or intermediate and advanced surfers seeking movement analysis and guided access to local surf spots. Chinese users can book in English; access to the website from mainland China cannot be determined from the available text, so it is recommended to confirm availability, language support, and cancellation policy in advance by email or WhatsApp before traveling.
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