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PORTUGAL WINDSURFING HOLIDAYS

Windsurfing holidays in Portugal offer all the diversity you could wish for. From fabulous sightseeing to stacks of fun activities, there is something to suit everyone on this sun dappled slice of the Iberian Peninsular. Beautiful island vacations and sun-drenched beach breaks; you'll find everything you desire on Portugal holidays. With a long north-south coastline and vast beaches, Portugal is one of the premier windsurfing destinations; it has more than 800km of Atlantic coast with some of the best kite spots in Europe, and its weather is renowned for being temperate year-round; that’s why it attracts so many wind surfers and world-class championships. Great scenery and excellent conditions make kitesurfing holidays in Portugal really special, it has large beaches and sea lagoons all along the coast. From shallow waters to exciting downwind areas, here you can find great conditions all year round. Portugal has a very mild Mediterranean climate the entire year, so there’s no need to wait for summer to visit it and enjoy the best windsurf and outdoor activities all year round!

Portugal has some differences in weather between the north and south and between the coastline and places more inland. In general though, summers are warm to hot. Winters average between 15 °C and 20 °C during the day and between 5 °C to 10 °C at night, again from north to south. Nights average around zero though on the higher plateau inland, where temperatures can drop below -10 degrees and snow is certainly not uncommon during the months of December to February. 

Top regions in portugal

Best for - improver (10/10), Beginner (10/10), Intermediate (10/10), waves (8/10), Foiling (10/10)

The “Nortada” - the Portuguese north wind gets accelerated by the surrounding landscape which allows wind speeds between 13 and 30 knots, building throughout the day, when other parts of the Algarve are calm. The mornings are best for beginner lessons, or surfing as the wind is light, whereas the afternoons are more suited for experienced kiters and windsurfers when the wind is much stronger.

Being a northerly wind, it blows cross offshore at Sagres, but side shore at the wave spots on the West Coast. Though offshore wind is not always ideal for learning, our partner kitesurf, windsurf, and SUP centre offers full safety boat cover, operated by trained staff members.

Go to South Portugal (Sagres) Page

Best for - improver (8/10), Beginner (8/10), Intermediate (10/10), waves (7/10)

West Portugal offers a fantastic option for families, just a few hours from the UK and most major European cities. With fantastic conditions for a range of abilities, amazing luxury accommodation, beautiful landscapes, rich historical sites and a range of other activities for everyone to enjoy, West Portugal has it all.

The area is home to the Lima River that gives the area a rich natural beauty with green countryside and a rugged coastline. Head north from Porto and discover impressive scenery and excellent conditions and fantastic wind - catering towards a wide range of skill levels. The best spot in the region is the area of Cabedelo where the quiet waters of the Lima River meet the more challenging Atlantic waters and the harbour of Viana do Castelo provides the perfect windsurfing and kitesurfing conditions. 

Go to North Portugal Page

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