You’ll suit up with all safety gear and get hands-on tips from local instructors before heading out onto Estepona’s calm Mediterranean waters for your eFoil session. Expect laughter (and maybe a few tumbles), gentle sea breezes, and those surreal moments gliding above the surface — plus plenty of encouragement along the way.
I’ll admit, I was a bit nervous when I first saw the eFoil board bobbing in the water at Seven Palms in Estepona. It looked almost too sleek — like something from the future, but our instructor Javier just grinned and said, “Don’t worry, everyone falls at first.” That actually helped. The Mediterranean was calm that morning, with this faint salty smell in the air that always reminds me of summers as a kid. We suited up — helmet, vest, everything felt snug but not heavy — and then Javier started explaining how to balance. He had this way of switching between English and Spanish mid-sentence that made me laugh (and also realize my Spanish is pretty rusty).
Standing up on the eFoil for the first time was wild — it’s like your brain doesn’t quite believe you’re actually gliding above water. There’s this gentle hum from the motor under your feet, almost soothing if you’re not overthinking it. The sun kept peeking through some clouds so there were these flashes of silver on the water. At one point I lost my balance and splashed down hard; Javier gave me a thumbs-up and shouted something encouraging I only half understood. Honestly, falling wasn’t even bad — more like an excuse to float for a second and watch little fish darting around below.
The whole session lasted about 90 minutes but time got weird out there; sometimes it felt fast, sometimes slow. There were a couple of other people learning too — one guy from Málaga who joked he’d never stand up (he did, eventually). By the end I was actually flying for a few seconds at a time. My legs shook when I stepped back onto shore but in that good way, like after a hike or run when you know you’ve done something new. I still think about that feeling — floating just above the sea, Estepona’s coastline behind me.
The session lasts 90 minutes.
No, beginners are welcome and instruction is provided.
The experience includes an eFoil board, helmet, impact vest, and safety equipment.
Yes, there are public transportation options nearby.
This activity isn’t recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health.
Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Your day includes use of an advanced Fliteboard eFoil plus all necessary safety equipment like helmet and impact vest; friendly local instructors guide you throughout your 90-minute session so you can focus on enjoying Estepona’s coast from a brand-new angle.
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