Surf spots in Algarve

Algarve in the southernmost region in Portugal and offers spots oriented south and west. Some of these spots are worth visiting.

Praia do Amado on a winter cloudy and windy day

Praia do Amado

Praia do Amado is a very wide, big and beautiful beach in the west coast of the northwest Algarve Region. In summer it is a hotspot for tourists but during winter months can give decent surf.

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Guy walking and waves breaking at Lagos Beach (Meia Praia) in winter

Lagos Beach

Lagos beach, also known as “Meia Praia” (we could translate that directly like “half beach”) is the urban beach of the city of Lagos. When it wakes up, with south swell during winter, can offer very fun barrels.

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Bay of praia da Mareta on a sunny afternoon

Praia da Mareta

Praia da Mareta is a small bay in the town of Sagres (Algarve). Even pointing south, can offer some decent waves all year round. Expect it to get big with west and south swells.

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Bay of Arrifana, Portugal, on a cloudy day

Arrifana

Arrifana is one of the hotspots for surfers in Portugal and also all around Europe. This famous bay in the west coast of portuguese region of Algarve offers waves for all levels almost all year round.

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Praia da Amoreira from the wooden footbridge

Praia da Amoreira

Praia da Amoreira is a river beach known for its extreme beauty and infinite dunes. Is a very important area from the natural point of view and also offers surf almost all year round.

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Beach of Monte Clérigo from the cliff

Monte Clérigo

The beach of Monte Clérigo is a river bay in the southern portuguese region of Algarve. It is known as a spot with small crowds but still can offer some decent surf sometimes. It is neighbour of a very famous spot in Portugal: Arrifana.

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