Camocim And Maceio
South Portugal (Sagres) windsurfing holidays, with the Portugal experts.
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 South Portugal (Sagres) season at a glance
The months we'd pick for windsurfing in South Portugal (Sagres) are highlighted below, from our own time sailing here.
Why you'll love windsurfing in South Portugal (Sagres)!
The Wind Sagres
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.
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We've sailed here and know the hotels we sell in Portugal first hand. Give us your dates and level and we'll say whether South Portugal (Sagres) is the right choice.
Skill level match
How South Portugal (Sagres) works for windsurfers at each level.
Learn To Windsurf 100%
Improver with lessons 100%
Independent with rental 100%
Waves 80%
Windfoil 100%
South Portugal (Sagres) in pictures
Windsurf, plus everything else you'd hate to miss
Tours that pair South Portugal (Sagres) with other places worth seeing. Each one is planned around your dates and budget.
Wine and wind in West Portugal
From £2,100 ppCombine the thrill and excitement of windsurfing or kitesurfing in the north of Potugal with days spent exploring and enjoying the culture and cuisine of this wonderful region. Arrive in the historical town of Porto where you will spend two nights taking in the sights and sounds of typical Portugese culture. Then embark on a cruise up the River Douro to discover its 210 navigable kilometres and what many consider to be the most beautiful river in Europe! You can also enjoy the oldest demarcated wine region in the world or tailor make this cruise section of your tour to really get the most of your Douro experience! The last week of your tour will be spent at the beautiful FeelViana hotel on Cabedelo Beach. This dedicated sports hotel offers boutique luxury right on a beautiful beach whose conditions are perfect for wind sports. With reliable wind, conditions for all levels and a fantastic centre on site this is the perfect place to get on the water, away from the crowds.
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Speak to an expert →Recommended hotels in South Portugal (Sagres)
We've stayed in these and checked how they work for a windsurf trip. They're the ones we'd pick in South Portugal (Sagres).
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From £126/night · room only
Martinhal Sagres
- Award winning luxury family resorts in Sagres
- Lots of great activities and sports for all the family
From £89/night · bed and breakfast
Memmo Baleeira Hotel
- Located within easy reach of some of the best waves in Portugal
- Surf centre on site with excellent coaches
- A fantastic four star hotel surrounded by fantastic beaches and wild nature
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Your money is held in trust
Everything you pay goes into a trust account, separate from our business, and stays there until after your holiday. If we ever stopped trading, it would come back to you.
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Flights, transfers, the room you chose, your board and sail hire or lessons. All of it is confirmed before you leave home, and the transfer company's drivers turn up and speak English.
A phone call before you go
Documents, visas, whether to take your own board or hire one. If something is on your mind, ask. You'll be talking to the person who booked your trip.
WhatsApp, day and night
Late transfer, wrong room, hire kit that isn't what you asked for. Message or call one number at any hour, and the person who answers knows your holiday.
Talk to a windsurfer who knows the spots.
Tell us when you can go, what you sail and whether you're after flat water or waves. You'll get a shortlist of spots and hotels back, usually within one working day.
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