Portugal
Surf Skill
Learning - Advanced
Star Rating
Mid-Range
Price Range
Per person
Season
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Memmo Baleeira is a designer hotel in Sagres, the hidden secret of Algarve. This 4 star hotel is a newly built property overlooking the sea. Learn to surf, do yoga, enjoy the spa treatments and don't miss the amazing views from the restaurant.
Surf Skill
Beginner - Advanced
Star Rating
Mid-Range
Price Range
Per person
Season
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Algarve, the sunniest place in Europe with the longest summers and shortest winters. With 2 coastlines Algarve is blessed with year round surf and has the largest swell window in Europe. Lagos is the epicenter of surfing in Algarve and is only a
Surf Skill
Intermediate - Intermediate
Star Rating
Mid-Range
Price Range
Per person
Season
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Stylish and cool budget hotel in the historical centre of Ponta do Sol located next to the ocean!
Surf Skill
Beginner - Pro
Star Rating
Luxury Surf Trip
Price Range
Per person
Season
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Located in the heart of this surfer’s paradise and with the Martinhal beach on its doorstep, 5 star Martinhal Beach Resort and Hotel offers an exciting and memorable holiday experience and is the perfect hub for an active holiday in an elegant
Surf Skill
Beginner - Pro
Star Rating
Mid-Range
Price Range
Per person
Season
March, April, June, July, August, September, October, May
This Portugal surf lodge offers surf guiding, surf academy, fitness training, massage, skate & bike rental and yoga classes. The coastline near the camp is full of quality surf spots.
Surf Skill
Beginner - Pro
Star Rating
Mid-Range
Price Range
Per person
Season
February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Located
above the ocean, Laneez Ericeira Surf House and its world class surf
coaching team invite you to experience a life-changing surf trip.
Region Information
Portugal’s coastline (1793km) holds the prime location on the Iberian Peninsulas coastline, receiving a wide range of unadulterated swell due to its short coastal shelf. It enjoys a wide variety of breaks which make a great place to learn or improve your surfing as well as all the big wave spots for the more experienced surfers. The mild climate and stunning cliff-lined coastline make Portugal a popular surf destination for Europeans to escape the cold northern winters.
Portuguese Favourites:
- Surf in Nazare, Portugal
- Praia do Amado (West): Most famous surf spot. Large sandy beach with dunes ideal for beginners - Only holds up to two meters. Respect the locals!
- Carrapateira/Bordeira (West): Adjacent to Praia do Amado. Great surf spot with a sandy beach. Perfect for beginners, but watch out for the undercurrent. Great left handers if the banks are working!
- Arrifana (West): North of Carrapateira, a scenic surf spot showcased by a high cliff. Beach break, usually half the size of other west coast beaches - good when others are too big.
Where to stay
With an array of options along the Portuguese coast we have accommodation to suite all travellers. From camper vans that will keep you cruising from spot to spot, to great surf camps catering for the most experienced all the way to a beginner or luxurious Surf Villas in Ericeira.
- Surf Camps - for when surfing is your priority, check Portugal's surf spots
- Five Star - for a little indulgence and pampering
- Camper Vans - for keeping mobile on a budget
Go Exploring
Take guided walkson the wild West Coast of the Algarve, Rock climbing in the Algarve, Sea kayaking trips in Lagos, Sky Diving
Mountain biking or wake boarding There are so many adventures to be had. Portugal has so much to offer, it’s quite traditional and very cultural and the locals are friendly and welcoming.
The mild climate and stunning cliff lined coastline make Portugal a popular surf destination for Europeans to escape the cold northern winters.
Staying warm enough in the winter and lovely breezes keeping it cool in the summer, Portugal has one of the best climates in Europe. This equates to having lovely sun filled days with a temperature that will let you sleep in the night time. Summer swell is smaller, about 3-5ft. It’s in the winter that Portugal gets great swell ranging from 5-10ft providing some much larger waves for advanced surfers.
Southern Portugal
- Praia do Amado (West): 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. Respect locals!
- Carrapateira/Bordeira (West): 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. Great left handers if the banks are on!
- Arrifana (West): North of Carrapateira, a scenic surf spot and beach showcased by a high cliff topped by a picturesque whitewashed village. Beach break, usually half the size of other west coast beaches - good when others are too big. To the right of the beach, you have a good reef break, good right, but it only breaks with at least 1.5 meter swell. Watch out for the "hamburger" or "Kangaroo" rock. Only for Kamikazes!
- Sagres (West/South): 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.
- Meia Praia (Lagos), Portimao and Faro (South Coast): On the Algarve's southern coast. 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.
