Culture, Nature & Surfing

Our Aim

We want you to experience but not exploit. Nearly everything we use is locally sourced and provided, meaning you can explore and enjoy without overwhelming the local culture. The northern Spanish coast is unique in that you can surf from undeveloped beaches of stunning natural beauty, yet you are also within easy reach of an enormous wealth of local culture in the form of fascinating cities, unique art and architecture and exciting cuisine. In order for you to experience this we offer:

Flexibility, so we can match your availability, and your pocket, allowing you to take advantage of off-peak travel and mid-week prices.

Personability. We deal with people, not numbers, both in the service we offer you, and in our interaction with the local culture.

Skills and knowledge. Our instructors help you to develop new skills and our local knowledge help you make the most of your non-surfing time in exploring the local area and beyond, getting the most out of the time you are here.

Our people

Holger Rautenberg, has been living and working in the Basque Country for over ten years. He recognised the potential for developing fantastic surf holidays for independent travellers, and since 2004 has been working alongside the local surfing-industry, opening up this gorgeous location for visitors.

He has built up a great team of bilingual surfing instructors, chosen not only for their qualifications but their ability to push your boundaries and have great fun.

Juliet Cowper has recently joined the team in the communications office. With a Masters in Adventure Tourism Management, she brings a wider experience of managing and working within the adventure tourism field. She is committed to developing wellentime, providing a quality experience for our customers.

Our Invitation

Come and try surfing with us. Discover new boundaries within yourself and discover the rugged beauty and hidden charms of the northern Spanish coast.
You’ll be surprised.

Surf & City Special

Our special offer for 1 week

- 7 nights in a double/twin room in a pension
- 5 days surf lessons with full equipment, transport to and from the beach, and experienced surf instructor

Price: 333,-€/Person

(offer valid for June, September and October. July, August: 398,-€/Person. Single room on request, flexible arrival date!)

more information

wellentime supports:

The Surfrider Foundation Europe is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 50,000 members and 80 chapters worldwide.

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