Winter is a truly good season to visit the Algarve for a surftrip. And you’ve got you’re biggest chance to see awesome waves. Of course, you probably have some days with moderate to strong winds. That counts for water and air temperature. When the winter settles in Europe with snow and ice in parts of the continent, the Algarve still has a spring like feeling with temperatures around 16 degrees. The fun thing about the south coast, is that there’s a completely different vibe there than on the west coast. In the winter, this occurs quite regularly of course. The waves do need to come from a western direction, or the northwest swell needs to be stronger. With its palm trees along the beaches, this spot gives off a tropical vibe. It’s also a great spot freedom camping area. Although I haven’t surfed there myself, it has all the right conditions. Praia Boca do RioĪnother spot not too far away is Praia Boca do Rio. If you get settled near the rocks, once you have made it into the water, then you can simply wait until the waves reach you. On the right side of the bay, you will find a beautiful right-hand wave. Praia Zavial is more impressive though it’s a bit more local, with only one restaurant. On the south coast, you will find Praia Zavial, as well as earlier mentioned Praia Mareta. This is the place where you will want to surf all day long, from dawn to dusk. The beach does net get as crowded as some of the other beaches. If there are waves and the wind is not too strong (no wind or offshore wind), this is the place to be. A charming village, with a great location on top of a hill.Īnd do you want to grab dinner without breaking the bank? Visit restaurant Pont a Pé in Aljezur.Īny and every Portuguese local would recommend this spot to you.īoth the village and the beach are absolutely beautiful. Compared to the stunning views at Odeceixe, it’s nothing special, but it is quite close to Aljezur. However, if you want to change it up every now and then, this is a fun spot to go to. Praia Amoreiro is not as well known as some of the other surf spots. You can make your own dinner and walk straight into the ocean when you wake up in the morning. And for those who love to camp: this is a good place to go to with your camper. This surf spot is also a popular place among surf schools. This spot has decent shelter from the wind, and the vibe here is very relaxed. One of the nicest spots on the west coast is Praia Amado, close to Carrapateira. If there is a massive swell of at least 2 meters, you will find a great right-hand wave on the right side of the bay in Arrifana.Ĭheck our surf guide: Surfing in Arrifana 2. The view from the cliff is fantastic, and the beach itself is stunning as well. And if other spots are dealing with too much wind or waves that are too high, all the surf schools can be found here. It’s a beautiful beach, but experience shows that you will regularly encounter closeouts there. ArrifanaĪrrifana is slightly more sheltered from the Northwestern wind than can be said for other beaches on Algarve’s west coast. If you drive 20 kilometers up north, you will get to beautiful places like Odeceixe and Arrifana. There are always plenty of surf spots for surfers to enjoy. High-cost airlines such as KLM might actually end up being cheaper in the end! Do keep in mind that lowcost airlines will usually charge extra for checking in your surfboard. Are you trying to score a cheap ticket to the Algarve? Check out this page.
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