Kitesurf in Portugal : all you need to know
Portugal is a superb destination for kitesurfing. There are kite spots all along the coastline from north to south, making it ideal for a road trip.
The best time for kitesurfing in Portugal is from April to September, with the nortada blowing from the north, reinforced by thermals during the summer season.
There are a huge number of spots in Portugal. Among the best, there are Obidos, Guincho and Esposende, between lagoons and wave spots.
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Why kitesurfing in Portugal is a good choice ?
Portugal is an ideal destination for a kite trip for many reasons. The Portuguese coast is full of kite spots from north to south, making it an ideal destination for those who love road trips. There are thus spots for all tastes, with beautiful waves, cities, flat spots, wild lagoons. In short, a nice diversity.
Apart from kiting, there are also beautiful gems to visit, in nature, or even in the city. It’s a very accessible and inexpensive destination, which will suit those who are looking for peace, but also those who come to party.
Best period and spots to kite in Portugal
Portugal is a great destination for a kite trip in the waves. Indeed, it has some of the best spots in Europe, notably around Peniche (Super Tubos), an hour’s drive north of Lisbon. It is also possible to find superb flat areas, especially in the region of the Obidos Lagoon.
Once there, the best thing is to switch spots depending on the conditions. In this case, you will always find a place to ride.
Best season for kiting: between April and August.
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Obidos
Peniche
Moledo
Esposende
Viana do Castelo
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- Easy access
- Surf atmosphere
- Diversity of spots (waves and flat)
- Mass tourism in summer
- Restrictions on certain spots in summer
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How to get there ?
Portugal is very well served by airlines, and for once, you can find direct flights without passing through Paris.
Formalities
- Mandatory vaccines: No specific vaccines required for American or British nationals.
- Visa requirements: Americans and Britons can stay in Portugal for up to 90 days within a 180-day period without a visa.
- Electrical adapter: Type F electrical adapter needed.
- Official language: Portuguese.
- Currency: Euro (EUR).
Additional tips
For a kiteboarding stay in Portugal, renting a car is essential. If only to easily transport your kite equipment, but also to get to different spots depending on the weather conditions.
Car rentals can be found at very reasonable prices starting from around 20€/day. However, be careful not to leave anything visible inside, as there may be break-ins.
What are the best non kitesurfing activities ?
If Portugal is regularly stormed by tourists, it is because there are countless things to do there, since they don’t all do kite.
First of all, when there is no wind, you can always turn to surfing with all the spots that exist on the Portuguese coast.
Windless days are also an opportunity to visit iconic cities like Lisbon or Porto and feel the atmosphere that prevails there.
If your thing is more about nature, some spots are very wild, like the Obidos lagoon, and taking long bike rides in this region is really enjoyable.