There are multiple bars (try Nalu Bowls and Barbatana), and ample parking. Just a couple of minutes driving south, you’ll find this beautiful beach that has a beach break and a reef break.
If you are looking for a surf school, Surfing Figueira offers classes directly at Cabedelo Beach for all levels.A cool family friendly beach in Ericeira is Foz do Lizandro. This beach is home to dunes, vegetation, a family-friendly environment, good facilities and great views of Figueira da Foz, making Praia do Cabedelo a perfect surf spot for all the family on Portugal’s Silver Coast.īring your sunscreen, parasol and windbreak to shelter from the sun and wind and prepare your board to ride the spectacular jettybreak waves this beach has to offer. Surrounded by cliffs and near a small fishing village, this stunning seaside location in the Costa Vicentina’s National Park, has pointbreak waves which are violent and turbulent, perfect for more experienced surfers who are up for a challenge.Īfter spending time in the water, take a walk through the beautiful woods of the National Park and enjoy the stunning views of the seaside. Surfers, on the other hand, are fearless and come here to take advantage of the impressive waves. After a long day of adventure at sea, you can also take your chances at Espinho’s casino to relax and unwind.Īrrifana is a very well-known beach in Portugal amongst both surfers and bodyboarders. However, the rough sea conditions make it difficult for regular swimming and diving, but you can find a seaside pool that has been built so everyone can safely swim in the salty waters.
The best place to do this by far is in one of the town’s “marisqueiras” (seafood restaurants) that serve the best fresh fish and seafood dishes in the area.Įspinho has become a popular destination for those wishing to spend a few days in the sun. While in Ericeira, you must try the local cuisine. The area is also close to Lisbon where you can spend an afternoon enjoying the capital's hustle and bustle. During the off-season, this area is a true surfer’s paradise, thanks to great beaches, incredible waves and tranquillity perfect conditions to practise and improve your skills on the board.įor a change of scenery and a rest from the waves in one of the best surf towns in Portugal, we recommend heading to Mafra to discover the town and enjoy some traditional Portuguese pastries, as well as visiting Sintra for a quick romantic getaway. Lourenço, Coxos, Pedra Branca and Foz do Lizandro. The picturesque fishermen’s village of Ericeria in the north of Lisbon is filled with amazing surf spots such as S. If you plan to make a visit and ride the waves here, in between Peniche and the Baleal Beach (a special place where the sea is on both sides of the beach) you can find amazing hostels, small hotels and a wide range of holiday apartments for rent. Every year, thousands of surfers from all over the world meet in Peniche for the ASP World Tour competitions and to do the sport they love the most. Also putting Peniche on the map are global competitions. The most popular beach among surf fanatics is the Supertubos beach, the “European Pipeline” with incredibly powerful waves. Peniche has become very famous in the international surf circuit, transforming Portugal into the sport’s European capital and is one of the best towns for surfing in Portugal. And, because we all know a day in the sea can be tiring, refuel with a delicious traditional Portuguese dish of grilled sardines or caldeirada, a stew prepared with fresh fish, tomatoes, bell peppers, potatoes and served on top of toasted bread. Once you're finished riding waves for the day, make sure to visit the Miradouro do Suberco, a viewpoint that offers amazing views of the sea and the coastline. If you want to follow McNamara’s footsteps and improve your surfing skills you can take a class at the local surf school.
2 years later, he broke his own record, after surfing a 100 ft (30 m) wave along the Coast of Nazaré. In November 2011, he broke a Guinness World Record by surfing a 78 ft (23.8 m) wave in Praia Norte. Garret McNamara is one of the surfers responsible for putting this beach on the world’s surfing map with 2 world records for the biggest wave ever surfed in one of Portugal's best surf spots. Praia do Norte is one of the most famous beaches in the surfing world thanks to its gigantic waves. First on the list is one of the best surf beaches in Portugal.