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Best places for Kitesurfing in the Algarve

Written on : 15 April 2021
By : Laura Wendy Harders López
Best places for Kitesurfing in the Algarve

Fancy kitesurfing in the Algarve? this wonderful Portuguese region boasts a plethora of idyllic beaches with the best conditions for a kitesurfing trip. Thanks to its privileged geographical location, it offers a wide array of wind gusts, brisks and breezes. With various surf and kitesurfing schools along the coast, one can join a community and practice this fun water sport whilst making new friends! Want to know which are the best beaches for kitesurfing in the Algarve? Read on and discover, with us...

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Praia do Amado

Located in southern Carrapateira, this beautiful golden beach is suited to all levels. The best tide is low rising and boasts a sandy bottom with various sandy dunes spread along the beach.  Its long stretches of sand and glistening blue waters will dazzle you whilst riding those beautiful balmy sleek waves! This beach boasts good conditions all year round. Its shores are stable and do not change despite some occasional heavy storms. 

Arrifana Beach

Arrifana Beach

Located 15 minutes of Aljezur at the end of some towering cliffs, Praia do Arrifana boasts various tides with peaks and a sandy floor. Its imposing cliffs make Arrifana a particularly charming beach that offers shelter from the northern winds and strong easterly winds. This beach is fitting for beginners to enjoy some smooth waves. It's a multi-peaked beach and often breaks left to the shore at the northern end. It's located in a semi-urban environment where one can find diverse gastronomic cuisines and many establishments offering fun outdoor activities. On the easternmost side of the beach near the big rock, this spot is renowned among experienced kitesurfers and surfers alike, as one can find Arrifana's best wave here-- Kangaroo Point, breaking in front of the harbour on rock bottom.

Monte Clérigo Beach

Nearby Amoreira beach and the quaint village of Monte Clérigo, Monte Clérigo beach boasts ideal smooth and sleek waves for beginners. It features a sandy bottom and has a medium-low tide. Many surfing and kitesurfing schools are scattered along the coast. Many friendly and inspiring communities are here for one to join and sharpen their kitesurfing skills as well as enjoying a barbecue at the beach with your new friends. Thanks to its long stretches of gorgeous sand, with its leisure activity stores and gastronomic points of reference in the Algarve, this beach is often frequented by families who want to spend some fun and relaxing days away from the bustling cities.

Monte Clérigo Beach

Nearby Amoreira beach and the quaint village of Monte Clérigo, Monte Clérigo beach boasts ideal smooth and sleek waves for beginners. It features a sandy bottom and has a medium-low tide. Many surfing and kitesurfing schools are scattered along the coast. Many friendly and inspiring communities are here for one to join and sharpen their kitesurfing skills as well as enjoying a barbecue at the beach with your new friends. Thanks to its long stretches of gorgeous sand, with its leisure activity stores and gastronomic points of reference in the Algarve, this beach is often frequented by families who want to spend some fun and relaxing days away from the bustling cities.

Praia da Amoreira

Praia da Amoreira

Amoreira beach is an excellent spot for those who fancy peace and relaxation. You can ride some balmy waves here whilst admiring stunning and wild scenery. It's off-te-beaten-path and often unnoticed, given many tourists tend to be at the popular beaches of Arrifana and Monte Clérigo. The spectacular sand dunes stretching as far as the eye can reach, and the spectacular landscaped cliffs are a real feast for the soul and senses. Combine these marvellous scenic features with the soul-flowing waves that break at the southern end at mid-tide, and you have a recipe for kitesurfing bliss in the Algarve.

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