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Guide to Lagos surfing holidays in the Algarve, Portugal

Found in the Barlavento region of the Algarve, southern Portugal, Lagos is one of the most visited towns in the region. This is largely thanks to a large number of tourist friendly beaches and vibrant summer nights. However, these days a large part of the appeal is the availability of…

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European adventure holiday transfers: Best airport transfer in Europe

Looking for the best airport transfer in Europe? Then choose European adventure holiday transfers through Sea-Lifts and Ski-Lifts. Offering vast coverage, they can take you from the airport to your destination in comfort and style. Whatever you’re doing, whether it’s adrenaline fuelled mountain sports or simply hanging out on the…

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Guide to Algarve adventure holidays: Best multi-activity destination?

Occupying the extreme south-western point of the European mainland, the Algarve is a rugged outcrop of Portugal that’s popular for sun, sea and fun. In this guide to Algarve adventure holidays we summarise what’s on offer and ask; is it the best multi-activity destination? Guide to Algarve adventure holidays With a…

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Review of the Surf Experience: Learn to surf in Lagos

With the surf season just starting in Portugal, and in honour of their 25th year of operations, we’ve decided to republish this review of the Surf Experience from two seasons ago. Our writer – and wannabe surfer – Paul, visited the legendary surf school to learn to surf in Lagos. I can’t really remember the first…

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Beginner surf lessons: What to expect when learning to surf

Practice makes perfect apparently. It’s annoying but unfortunately true. No matter how naturally good anyone looks at a skill, the reality is that they’ve put in hours and hours of training. It’s reckoned to take around 10,000 hours of practice to go from complete novice to expert in any skill…

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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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Guide to Algarve surfing holidays

The Algarve makes is a great place to head for a surfing holiday. Long waves roll in from the Atlantic onto its west coast and can reach some serious heights. Some of the biggest waves ever surfed have been just up the coast near Lisbon, at around 100 feet high….

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Guide to Arrifana Beach surfing holidays

The wild Atlantic coast of south west Portugal is characterised by rugged rock formations, huge sandy stretches and, importantly for surfers, some big swells and waves. Situated in the Costa Vincente National Park, a protected area of natural beauty, Arrifana surfing holidays might be slightly different to the usual Algarve…

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Guide to Sagres surfing holidays

You’ll find Sagres at the end of the road on the very southern tip of south west Portugal’s Algarve region. Its position shields it from the worst of the Atlantic swell but means it is also affected by Mediterranean currents. This unique geography means Sagres surfing holidays are some of…

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Guide to Aljezur surfing holidays

A small town and municipality situated near the south west coast of Portugal in the Algarve, Aljezur surfing holidays have become popular thanks to its Atlantic coast conditions. Although the town itself is not directly on the coast, it’s a great staging spot for some serious surfing, with big waves and…

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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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Guide to Carrapateira surfing holidays

Located in the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast National Park, the small surfing village of Carrapateira sits on the west coast of the southern tip of Portugal. A traditional hamlet, Carrapateira has found a new lease of life as a base for surfers. Carrapateira surfing holidays offer access to a…

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Guide to Odeceixe surfing holidays

Sitting on the border between Alentejo and the Aljezur region of the Algarve, Odeceixe is a small parish by the coast. Odeceixe surfing holidays offer a relaxed vibe and consistent surfing conditions for surfers of all levels. Often thought of as a haven for hippies and surf dudes, Odeceixe offers…

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Guide to Praia Da Luz surfing holidays

One of the fastest growing civil parishes in the Algarve and all of southern Portugal, Praia da Luz has seen a huge amount of development in recent years. It’s easy to see why the parish is popular with ex-pats and holidaymakers, thanks to the stunning beaches and conditions. But there’s…

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Campervan surfing holidays in Portugal: The best way to find your perfect break

All up and down the Atlantic coast of Portugal you can find some of the best waves in Europe, if not the world. You only have to look at the giant waves surfed by Carlos Burle and Andrew Cotton in late 2013 to see what conditions are like. But campervan…

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Guide to Albufeira surfing holidays

Portugal’s Algarve has always been a celebrated family holiday destination, ever since the northern Europeans realised that it would be nice to be warm for a few weeks a year. Since then the British, Scandinavians and everyone else have been jetting south in their droves – not least those looking…

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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…