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0 surf camps found.About Surfing in Portugal
Portugal stretches along the entire length of the Atlantic Ocean, resulting in an abundance of surf spots in this beautiful Southern European country. The variety of surf spots is immense, catering to surfers of all levels, making Portugal the ultimate surf haven in Europe. It is no coincidence that the world record for surfing the highest wave was set here by American Garrett McNamara. But beginner surfers are also well catered for in Portugal. Besides excellent surf conditions, Portugal boasts a delightful climate, great value for money, and delicious food and drinks. In short: a fantastic destination for your surf holiday!
Surfing in Portugal in Brief
- Surf Spots: Portugal’s entire coastline lies along the Atlantic Ocean. Surfers from all corners of the world flock to Portugal for some of the best surf spots globally.
- Affordable Prices: On Portugal’s Atlantic coast, prices for food, drinks, and accommodation are often much lower than in other parts of Europe.
- Climate: The Portuguese climate is mild, sunny, and very pleasant for various types of holidays. Especially in the summer months, there is very little rainfall throughout Portugal.
- Food and Drink: A surf holiday in Portugal wouldn’t be complete without trying the local cuisine. Each region has its own delicious specialties.
- Surf Holiday Options: The excellent Portuguese waves attract surfers from all over the world each year, leading to a significant increase in the availability of surf holidays.
- Unique Cities: Along the Portuguese coast, you will find several ancient, beautiful cities. The most famous city is, of course, Lisbon, but Porto is also well worth a visit.
History of Surfing in Portugal
The earliest mention of one of the precursors of surfing in Portugal was in 1946 when the first “Bodysurf club” was established. The members of this club would move while lying on cork boards. Modern surfing in Portugal began in the late 1950s or early 1960s. Surfboards were purchased from Biarritz, which was the surfing hub of Europe at that time. Generally, a surfer named Pedro Lima is considered the forefather of Portuguese surfers.
