Atlantic Surf School
Accessibility Welcome Guide
WELCOME TO Atlantic Surf School
We're a family led surf school located at the National Surf Centre in Strandhill, County Sligo, and we are much more than a place to learn to surf. As parents, as instructors, and as members of this community, we care deeply about the people we work with and the impact that time in the ocean can have on someone's life. Our ISA qualified team speaks English, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, because connection starts with being able to talk to each other, and we've built our programmes around the belief that the sea belongs to everyone, regardless of background, ability, or experience.
Contact INFORMATION
Phone number: +353 831862527
Email: surfschool.atlantic@gmail.com
Getting Here
We're located at the National Surf Centre, Shore Road, Strandhill, Co. Sligo, F91 XH50.
Car: Strandhill is about 8km west of Sligo town and takes roughly 10 minutes to drive. From Sligo
town, follow signs for Strandhill. You'll pass through two sets of traffic lights and the road will bring you straight into the village,take the Shore Road and the National Surf Centre is right there
on your left beside Mammy Johnstons. When you get to the National Surf Centre, we are the first school at the left.
Bus: Bus Éireann's S2 route runs directly between Sligo Bus and Rail Station and Strandhill, with
services running throughout the day every day of the week. From the stop in Strandhill, the National Surf Centre is just a short walk down to the Shore Road. Check current timetables at buseireann.ie.
Train: The nearest train station is Sligo MacDiarmada Station, which has daily services from Dublin
and other towns. From the station, you can jump straight on the S2 bus to Strandhill or grab a taxi which takes around 8–9 minutes.
Contact INFORMATION
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Accessibility Features
Parking in Strandhill is free, but it can get busy, especially at weekends in summer time. There are a few options: at the seafront there is free parking right along the beach, but these fill up fast. There's also a car park up the main road that is free, about a 5 minute walk back to the beach, a great option if the seafront is full. We have a wheelchair accessible bathroom on site. Good news if you're bringing the dog, dogs are welcome at Atlantic Surf School!
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Accessible Destinations
Strandhill is a small but brilliant village, and there's plenty to enjoy beyond the waves. Here are a few of our favourite spots:
Shells Café, right next door to us, with great food, coffee and a relaxed beach vibe. Perfect before or after a surf.
The Strand Bar, A Strandhill institution since 1913, with great food and traditional music. One of those places you walk into and immediately feel at home.
Beach Buns Fresh, delicious burgers right by the beach. Simple, satisfying and always a good idea after a morning in the water.
Fire Dough Pizza, Wood fired pizza made to order on the beachfront. Hard to beat on a summer evening.
Mammy Johnston's, Legendary homemade ice cream and crepes on the beachfront. Don't leave without one.
Emergency and Medical information
Your safety is our priority. Our team holds current water safety and first aid certifications, and there is a defibrillator available at the National Surf Centre. If you need medical assistance during your visit, here's what's nearby: Strandhill Surgery, the local GP practice is right on Shore Road,has wheelchair access. Sligo University Hospital, for emergencies,is the nearest hospital in, About 10 minutes by car from Strandhill.
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What Our Clients Say
This was our 3rd time surfing with Zuhe and the Atlantic surf school and it was so much fun. Zuhe and Yusa are great teachers and have so much patience. You can see they really love their job. We went for my daughters birthday last year and when asked again what she wanted to do this year for her birthday straight away she said surfing. I would highly recommend zuhe and his team.
Lucina D
We had an amazing time! Thanks for this unforgettable experience. We were complete beginners but we had so much fun during the lesson. The instructors are very friendly and excellent teachers. The beach is a perfect location to learn surfing, and the school has access to brand new facilities. We will definitely go back if we are around in Sligo.
Jean SCHNEIDER
Super simple day, thanks to the schools set up and proximity to the water. The instructor was knowledgeable, fun, challenging and excellent at instruction - down to the minutia!
Water in September was still warm and reasonable. It did rain, but who cares when you are in a wetsuit.
Felt safe the entire time, despite not being a person that swims/ surfs in the ocean often.
r0ssjill
Thank you for all your commitment and love to surfing that you share with kids. My daughter was delighted to attend the camp again this year and I hope to see you soon when my baby arrives and I can get back to sport best of luck
Мария Миронченко
