Algarve is a well-known European surf destination. There are good waves for everyone, because you can find many different kinds of waves such as, reef breaks, beach breaks and point breaks. The Algarve is the most southern region of Portugal and it's one of Europe's favourite holiday destinations well known for glorious year round sunshine and excellent sandy beaches. These vary from secluded coves with amazing cliffs to vast stretches of golden sand all sea washed by the fresh and clear Atlantic ocean. Inland you will find quaint villages barely touched by tourism. Traces of the Moorish presence are still evident in the local architecture. The orange groves and blossoming almond trees add colour to this fertile region in contrast with the whitewashed traditional houses. Due to the mild nature of the weather the Algarve is ideal for many outdoor sporting activities such as water sports, golf in one of the numerous world-class golf courses, tennis, horse riding, and many more...and of course KITESURFING! The Algarve not only known for its cosmopolitan nightlife with many bars and clubs but also for the many waterside restaurants serving fresh fish and "cataplana" (a local shellfish speciality).
The Camp is located in Aljezur, its origin is derived from the arabic word "Aljuzur" (الجزر) as in Plural of island (pron. IPA) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 323.5 km² and a total population of 5,322 inhabitants. The municipality is composed of 4 parishes, and is located in the District of Faro.
The biggest days for waves are normally at the end of winter, although you can find good conditions throughout the year.
Portugal is a popular destination for every level of surfer; if you are looking to experience a unique European surf in the sun all year long then this should be your first choice. It offers world class surf that matches that of any where in the world and with a wonderful culture to match.
Portugal has a very mild Mediterranean climate which is heavily moderated by the Atlantic ocean. Droughts are common in the south and it is far greener to the north due to slightly cooler temperatures in the winter.
The Algarve coast is one of the warmest places in Europe, and fortunately for everyone, the area around the surf house area is protected by the government, because it is a Natural Park.
The uncrowded beaches, the charming weather and, of course, the variety of waves are just the icing on the cake.
Our kitesurfing experiences in the Algarve are very unique Calima Surf and Surf Camp Holidays provide you with an opportunity to enjoy the truly stylish and exciting culture.
The Algarve is best suited for singles, couples and families looking to experience warm sunshine, pleasant water conditions and have the enjoyment of excellent sea food and great wine plus the bonus of a good glass of port in the evening perhaps...butmostly surfers find here what they’re looking for. Surf spots are surrounded by incredible natural scenery, panoramic views, beautiful sunsets and long sandy beaches. Some of the most renown waves are Cordoama, Carrapateira, Bordeira, Praia do Loved, and Sagres.
Not to mention all the secrets spots that our guides know about.
The strong Nortada wind and the big lagoon offer ideal conditions to learn and practice kiteboarding on the Algarve. That is why the PKRA choose the beach of Alvor as one tour stops of the professional Kiteboarding Worldtour. But the others days, the Portuguese Pro Riders who are also training on the lagoon and the close-by ocean keep the motivation and inspiration up.
The Algarve peninsula is very consistent and the surf found to the far west of the region offers some amazing kitesurfing conditions in a beautiful back drop of cliffs and bays. The Algarve kitesurfing experience provides quality moderate surf that is fun and enjoyable and is best suited for those surfers who want a warm year long destination with mild water temperatures and nice pleasant surf.
Swells are generated out of the Atlantic Ocean arriving along the Portuguese coastline with train like regularity and the Algarve benefits even further due to its geographical make up of bays and points. This means that it is often possible to escape offshore conditions simply by driving a few minutes to another section of the coastline and finding onshore conditions.
There is surf to suit all standards of surfer in the Algarve region of Portugal, and those looking for the classic tube ride simply will not be disappointed, for those looking for gentle classic waves you will also find these in abundance.
Located in the south-west of Portugal, protected by environment laws and with a great variety of wildlife.
This is a place of beautiful beaches bordered by cliffs on both sides with permanently good waves, and mostly uncrowded, so you can enjoy the maximum amount of kitekitesurfing ) at the Algarve Calima surf camp.
The water temperature varies from 15° to 21°
and you can enjoy sunny winter days in Algarve.
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