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If you are traveling with checked luggage and have a connecting flight in Brazil, the United States or Canada, be sure to collect your luggage for customs control in these countries. Then follow the directions and go to the luggage transfer point.
Surf in Portugal
Portugal: Where waves are always guaranteed
Surfing attracts more and more visitors to Portugal, where you can catch waves at any time of the year. Boasting an extensive coastline, the country offers a wide range of surfing, bodyboarding, windsurfing, kite surfing and paddle surfing hotspots.
Lovers of these sports will find waves for all tastes in Portugal; the wind blows in the right direction and there is sunshine all year round.
Known for its giant waves and for the title of the world's biggest wave in 2011, surfed by American Garrett McNamara, Norte da Nazaré Beach is a popular spot among the most fearless surfers. Perfect waves can also be found in Carcavelos, Ericeira or Peniche. The variety is huge outside the Lisbon region, with Figueira da Foz, Espinho, Matosinhos and Viana do Castelo as the highlights in the north of the country, Alentejo coast and Sagres in the south, as well as the Azores and Madeira islands in the middle of the Atlantic.
If you are a bodyboarder, Praia Grande in Sintra is a must. Praia Grande hosts a bodyboarding world championship date every year and is included in every hotspot list. But the country's north coast and the western coast of the Algarve are becoming increasingly popular among enthusiasts.
Guincho Beach, which has already hosted the best windsurfers in the world, is a must-go place for windsurfing fans. Guincho has also been attracting a lot of kitesurfers, who also go to the beaches in Carcavelos, Costa da Caparica or, further north, Aveiro and Viana do Castelo.
Lovers of these sports will find waves for all tastes in Portugal; the wind blows in the right direction and there is sunshine all year round.
Known for its giant waves and for the title of the world's biggest wave in 2011, surfed by American Garrett McNamara, Norte da Nazaré Beach is a popular spot among the most fearless surfers. Perfect waves can also be found in Carcavelos, Ericeira or Peniche. The variety is huge outside the Lisbon region, with Figueira da Foz, Espinho, Matosinhos and Viana do Castelo as the highlights in the north of the country, Alentejo coast and Sagres in the south, as well as the Azores and Madeira islands in the middle of the Atlantic.
If you are a bodyboarder, Praia Grande in Sintra is a must. Praia Grande hosts a bodyboarding world championship date every year and is included in every hotspot list. But the country's north coast and the western coast of the Algarve are becoming increasingly popular among enthusiasts.
Guincho Beach, which has already hosted the best windsurfers in the world, is a must-go place for windsurfing fans. Guincho has also been attracting a lot of kitesurfers, who also go to the beaches in Carcavelos, Costa da Caparica or, further north, Aveiro and Viana do Castelo.
Why opt for a Stopover
Plan your trip the best way and discover two destinations in one trip with the Portugal Stopover program. What we offer you:
Your Stopover booking gives you access to all these offers. Just use your booking code and your surname to gain access to all Portugal Stopover benefits!
- 20% discount on surf lessons;
- Special hotel prices;
- Stopover offers.
Your Stopover booking gives you access to all these offers. Just use your booking code and your surname to gain access to all Portugal Stopover benefits!
Discover TAP's partnering surf schools
Your Stopover booking with TAP gives you a 20% discount in the following partnering schools.
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Lisbon Surf Tours
Experience a top surfing destinationAbout 20 minutes away from Lisbon, you will find the best surf spots. Lisbon Surf Tours will pick you up from the hotel or the airport and take you to the beach.
- Prices: Group of 2 people - €67.65; Group of 3 or more people - €61.5. The prices are per person.
- How to book: Preferably, the service should be booked through the website (here), via telephone (+351 918 777 490), or by email ([email protected]). Reservations always require confirmation.
All services include transportation, an instructor/guide qualified by the Portuguese Sports Institute/Portuguese Surfing Federation, equipment (suit, surfboard, etc.), personal accident insurance, and other additional options.
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