Free paddle surf in Marbella this summer: 95 places for children and teenagers aged 7 to 16

Learning how to balance on a paddle board, understanding how to stay safe at sea and trying different water activities are all part of Marbella’s Inclusive Paddle Surf and Sea Safety Course, a free summer programme for children and teenagers aged 7 to 16.

The activity is part of Marbella Summer Sport 2026 and offers a total of 95 free places during August, divided into four weekly sessions. The course takes place at the Marbella Marina Yacht Club, where participants can enjoy the sea in a supervised and educational environment.

The aim goes beyond simply learning how to paddle. The programme combines sport, safety, inclusion and environmental awareness, helping young participants build confidence and independence in the water.

Much more than paddle surf

Paddle surf is the main activity, but it is far from the only one.

The programme also includes Big SUP, kayaking, beach games and sea safety workshops, alongside activities focused on environmental awareness and personal development.

This makes the course an alternative to more traditional summer camps while taking advantage of one of Marbella’s greatest natural assets: its coastline.

Children can become familiar with different water sports while learning how to behave more safely and responsibly at the beach.

Four weekly sessions throughout August

The programme is divided into four separate weeks:

• 3 to 7 August
• 10 to 14 August
• 17 to 21 August
• 24 to 28 August

The main timetable runs from 10am to 2pm.

There is also an optional early beach service from 8:45am to 10am, subject to availability, as well as flexible collection between 2pm and 2:30pm.

The third session begins on Monday 17 August, with one final week still scheduled from 24 to 28 August.

An inclusive course designed for different needs

One of the most important aspects of the project is its inclusive approach.

Groups are kept relatively small, with approximately one instructor for every ten participants, and additional specialist support is provided for children with special educational needs.

Each group includes a place reserved for a participant with additional needs, with specific support available to help them take part safely and comfortably.

The aim is to make sure that different abilities or learning needs do not become a barrier to enjoying sport at sea.

How are the 95 places distributed?

The places are divided across the four weeks.

The first session offered 20 places, the second 30, the third 25 and the final week another 20.

These figures include places specifically reserved for children with special educational needs.

Keeping the groups small is particularly important for activities such as paddle surf and kayaking, where closer supervision can make a significant difference.

Learning sea safety from an early age

The course also places strong emphasis on sea safety.

Summer is the time of year when children and teenagers spend the most time at beaches, swimming pools and other aquatic environments. Understanding basic safety rules and learning how to behave in the water can help them enjoy these spaces more responsibly.

Rather than treating safety as a purely theoretical subject, the programme integrates it into the sports activities themselves.

Sport and environmental awareness together

Protecting the coastline is another important part of the course.

Participants take part in environmental awareness activities designed to help them understand the importance of keeping beaches and marine ecosystems clean.

The idea is for the experience to go beyond learning how to use a paddle board or kayak. It also aims to strengthen children’s connection with the natural environment in which they are practising sport.

Sport, inclusion and environmental education therefore form the three main pillars of the programme.

How to register for the Marbella paddle surf course

Participation is free, although advance registration is required and places are subject to availability.

General applications are managed through Marbella’s municipal CronosWeb platform.

For children with special educational needs, registration is handled directly through Asociación CADI, helping to ensure access to the places reserved for inclusive participation.

The optional early beach service must be requested separately after registration and has limited capacity.

Practical information

🏄 Activity: Inclusive Paddle Surf and Sea Safety Course
👧 Ages: 7 to 16
🎟️ Price: Free
👥 Places: 95 in total
📍 Location: Marbella Marina Yacht Club
📅 Dates: 3 to 28 August, divided into four weekly sessions
🕙 Main timetable: 10am-2pm
🌅 Optional early beach service: 8:45am-10am
🕝 Flexible collection: 2pm-2:30pm
🛶 Activities: paddle surf, Big SUP, kayaking, beach games, sea safety and environmental education
♿ Inclusion: Reserved places and specialist support for participants with special educational needs

With this initiative, Marbella is turning the sea into a learning space during the summer holidays, giving children and teenagers the chance to discover new sports while developing confidence, safety awareness and respect for the environment.

Full details, session dates and registration information can be found in the official information published by Marbella Town Hall.