duuude rash vests are called rash vests for a reason!

You say close to europe, so i'd go, and this is in order of busy-ness:

Ericeira, Portugal — a go-to surf spot but v busy espesh in summer. Taghazout / Tamraght , Morocco – easy right handers. Fuerteventura, canary islands - more empty

as a beginner, you want empty waves away from people to build your confidence.

And you don't need the best waves in the world because who cares, you won't be sending an air off it!

Also, this is probs frowned upon but wave pools can help but there are a waste of time until you do 5 or 6 sessions in the sea. They can help you get used to the sensation of wanting to stand up even though you are falling over + you get filmed so it's easy to see where you're going wrong.

I like the one in bristol. Haven't tried the one in switzerlnd — it's v v spenny!