Your surf school

Teaching surfing since 2004

The First Surfing School of Barinatxe

Salbaje Surfing School is the first school of surfing created on the beach of Barinatxe (La Salvaje) where we have been giving courses and classes since 2004.

The school is situated between the municipalities of Getxo and Sopela, the latter being well known in the world of surfing and which has two magnificent beaches for practising this sport.

Surfing courses for all levels and ages

We offer surfing courses for all levels and ages, with groups and courses for beginners, intermediate level, individualised and private.

We have a large team of surfing teachers with over 20 years experience and the relevant qualifications (surfing monitors, level 1 and 2).

Surfcamps and surfing with accommodation in Surfhouse

We organise and manage surfcamps and multi-adventure camps in cooperation with Moana Surf Camps, which enables us to offer accommodation with surfing classes.

At a short distance from the school, in the Eco Moana Surf Hostel, you will find a new concept of accommodation using eco-sustainable health criteria with installations, activities and food in accordance with that philosophy.

A surfing philosophy and methods in unique surroundings.

Our surfing classes and courses are backed up by experienced methods and a philosophy in accordance with the unique and spectacular surroundings of where we carry out our activities.

We apply structured teaching techniques, the result of years of experience, which incorporate the sport aspect with the environment, a knowledge of waves, respect for the sea and its environment, with a marked conservationist and ecological philosophy.

Our team

RICHARD GUMB
Born: 30/05/1977
Población: Getxo
Local de: Barinatxe-La Salvaje
Años surfeando: 30
Idiomas: Castellano, inglés, euskera y francés

JON SANGRONIZ
Born: 10/08/1983
Población: Getxo
Local de: Barinatxe-La Salvaje
Años surfeando: 17
Idiomas: Castellano y euskera

JAVIER GONZÁLEZ (KOKO)
Born: 20/09/1975
Población: Getxo
Local de: Barinatxe-La Salvaje
Años surfeando: 30
Idiomas: Castellano, inglés y euskera

BORJA MODENES REYES
Born: 31/03/1994
Población: Sopelana
Local de: Barinatxe-La Salvaje
Años surfeando: 15
Idiomas: Castellano, inglés y euskera

MIGUE BORRERO
Born: 27/09/1983
Población: Conil de la frontera ( Cádiz )
Local de: El Palmar
Años surfeando: 18
Idiomas: Castellano, inglés

JON BILBAO
Born: 09/01/1981
Población: Bilbao
Local de: Barinatxe-La Salvaje
Años surfeando: 30
Idiomas: Castellano, inglés, francés y euskera

MATTHEW METKOVICH
Born: 08/10/1986
Población: Costa Mesa, California
Local de: Barinatxe-La Salvaje
Años surfeando: 20
Idiomas: Castellano, inglés

Mendi “The Dog”

A surfer with pedigree

Our «team» would not be complete without this most special member. Mendi comes from a long tradition of four-legged surfers of La Salvaje.

He never misses a training session and he gives us strength and energy to recharge our batteries each time we go into the water. Mendi, you’re great! We love you!