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Surf & Stuff
The most South Western Village in Europe!
The Algarve is also the warmest place in Portugal and the most touristic one, with plenty of night life and attractions. It is a surfing destination unrivaled anywhere in Europe and unique in the way that it will give you a genuine taste of surfing lifestyle. The surf spots themselves are surrounded by wide and breathtaking scenery, with steep reddish cliffs, wide sandy beaches and no real estate developments or seaside resorts in sight. Major surf spots include Carrapateira, Bordeira, Praia do Amado, Arrifana, Odeceixe, Monte Clérigo and Sagres.
Wave size and quality range from average to epic, with an assortment of reefs and beach breaks. The beauty of this corner of the world is due to the variety of its waves, which will suit everyone's standards, and their constancy throughout the year - good waves break year round. Waves break both on the Southern and Western coasts, always providing a surfing alternative according to the swell and within a maximum thirty minute drive.
Praia do Martinhal
Most famous surf spot. Large sandy beach with dunes ideal for beginners - this is were many surf schools do their teaching. Only holds up to two meters.
Praia da Baleeira
Adjacent to Praia do Amado. Splendid surf spot with sandy beach accessed through a lagoon surrounded by dunes. Perfect for beginners, but watch out for the undercurrent.
Praia da Mareta
North of Carrapateira, a scenic surf spot and beach showcased by a high cliff topped by a picturesque village. Beach break, usually half the size of other west coast beaches - good when others are too big. Good right , but it only breaks with at least 1.5 meter swell. Watch out for the "hamburger" rock !
Praia do Tonel
Europe's southwestern most point, this peninsula is surrounded by the Atlantic to the south and the west, providing numerous surf spots and surfing options according to swell conditions. Respect locals !
Praia do Beliche
On the Algarve's southern coast. Several surf spots with good breaks offering a good alternative to the western coast when the swell is too big there, or when the SE wind (Levante) blows.
Praia da Ponta Ruiva
Europe's southwestern most point, this peninsula is surrounded by the Atlantic to the south and the west, providing numerous surf spots and surfing options according to swell conditions. Respect locals !