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Best Portuguese paragliding destinations: Where to paraglide in Portugal

Want to know the best Portuguese paragliding destinations? Then check out this guide of where to paraglide in Portugal. There are few better feelings than soaring over the South Downs or the Lake District in the UK. But with our weather being rather unpredictable, the chances to paraglide in the…

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The five biggest waves surfed – EVER!

Catching any wave and riding it is always an amazing feeling. But over the last couple of decades, some surfers have taken this to new levels. Some of the biggest waves surfed in history are as high as a five storey buildings and are powered by the unbelievable force of…

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10 of the best Portugal surf camps

Imagine waking up every morning just metres away from your favourite surf spot on the planet. Well that’s what the best Portugal surf camps give you. This western European nation is blessed with some of the best waves in the world, 300 days of sunshine a year and, not surprisingly, the…

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Five of the best surf schools in Portugal

With a coastline that is more or less all exposed to the full Atlantic swell and huge winds, Portugal is unsurprisingly home to some of the best and biggest waves on earth. It’s these reliable conditions that make the country a great place to learn to surf. But which are…

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Top 10 Europe surf destinations

Writing a top 10 Europe surf destinations can be a tricky businesses there are many factors that have to be taken into account. Firstly I have to assume I am talking to a mixed bag of surfers, not all beginners are going to want to know where the best 18ft…