130 SurfGirl Magazine
A country boasting year-round
sunshine, a gentle culture, a relaxed
vibe and wonderful seafood. Plus,
with over a thousand miles of
coast there are plenty of surf spots
in Portugal to choose from, from
beginner-friendly beaches to the
biggest rideable waves in the world.
Portugal
WHEN TO GO: All-year round
really, but autumn to spring is peak
swell season.
AIRPORT: Porto (OPO) for the
north, Lisbon (LIS) for the middle,
Faro (FAO) for the Algarve
LANGUAGE: Portuguese.
RUBBER: It’s colder in Portugal
than France due to lack of Gulf
Stream action so take a 5mm in
winter and a 3mm in summer.
ESSENTIALS: Sun cream, wetsuit
boots for the reef areas.
E AT: Pastel de Nata (an authentic
Portuguese custard tart)
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