Our school
About Us
Our Philosophy
Wild, natural and beautiful, IKARIA and SURF have many things in common. They share the eternal teen spirit of a culture that doesn’t get old and they both carry the promise of a magical world that will permit you to discover something new about yourself.
A lifetime experience
The School respects and functions under the philosophy of sustainability and of an alternative touristic approach . We focus on empowering the training of our guest-student, in order to get the most of a lifetime’s experience. Fun, affordable and safe learning, is, and always will be, a high priority for our certified surfing professors and collaborators.
Sustainability
The IKARIA SURF SCHOOL is very conscious about respecting the island’s natural sources, history, and culture. Our principles as surfers and as human beings have a lot to do with the protection of the natural environment and of course our role as local business owners and instructors is oriented towards the same direction.
Being inspired by the island of Ikaria, we continually try to create new ways to advance the island’s sustainability, to turn our principles into actions and to sensitize about local ecology:
Eco-friendly
Our schools facilities are built with the least intervention to the natural environment, using non-permanent construction and natural materials.
Non-toxic
Our equipment and supplies have specifications of natural conservation services.
Neatness
We make sure that our school, the surrounding environment and the beach in general remain clean.
Community
We actively participate in environmental and cultural initiatives, in financial or in human resources support.
Lifesaving
We act as volunteer lifeguards, whenever and wherever we are needed.
Cooperation
We collaborate with various local businesses targeting a holistic development for the island.