Surfing Holidays Portugal
Praia Del Rey, Baleal, Supertubos and Peniche Surfing Beaches
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October 2011 - Big Waves at Nazaré Nazaré and Garrett McNamara made surf history with the largest waves ever ridden in Portugal. Garrett's wave has been entered into the Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards 2012. This is considered the Oscars of big wave riding and this is the first time that a wave from Portugal has been entered into the competition. "This beach is so challenging. You really need to make sure you are in the right spot. I did my best to position myself and then just went for it. I had no idea how big the wave was, I was just so excited to finally paddle into a wave at Praia do Norte", said Garrett. |
This is the second part of a three year project started by Nazaré City Hall and ZON to promote the region as a destination for surfing by show-casing the unique and some would say terrifying, aspects of the Nazaré Canyon. The canyon extends 210 kilometres from the coast and drops to a depth of more than 4,300 metres. When the ocean swells, waves and wind all combine the result is awesome. We were filming from the cliff top so it was difficult to gauge the height of the waves but over 20 metres would be a good guess. |
May 25th and 26th 2010 Supertubos is on the other side of the Peniche peninsular. You can get there on the unmade road from Praia Del Rey to Baleal. From Baleal go to the roundabout on the ouskirts of Peniche, turn left and at the next roundabout turn first right. Supertubos and Praias are signposted. The drive takes about fifteen minutes and includes two more good surfing and bodyboarding beaches. You can also take the IP6 to Peniche from Serra Del Rei. To download a map of the surf beaches Click Here The local Praia Del Rey beach stretches for miles in both directions from the resort and is excellent for sunbathing, walking and surfing. It's a short walk from most of our properties and there are two parking areas for beach access. |
2010 - ASP World Tour - Peniche Peniche was put on the ASP World Tour calendar in 2009 and proved hugely popular with thousands of people turning up to watch the heats and the finals at Lagido and Supertubes.
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Peniche Surf Camp is the place to go for professional surf lessons. A weeks
course of two 2-hour sessions a day will cost around €175.00. Tel: Fernando Mendes +351 962 336 295 |
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Baleal Surf Camp is great value for surfing lessons and board and wetsuit hire. Call Marcos on +351 262 769277. Email: marcos@balealsurfcamp.com Skype: marcusatbaleal |
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Peniche Kite Surf Center has one of the best websites in the area. They have a range of KIte and Board lessons and hire. Tel: João Campos
+351 919 424 951 e-mail: info@penichekitecenter.com |
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UK Hydrographic Office - Walking on the beach or surfing - it's good to know the high and low tide times. Click
the logo and you will get the EasyTide prediction for the local beaches. |
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Windguru has tides, winds, currents, wave heights and sea temperatures for Peniche. |
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Looking for somewhere to stay? Our Burgo Afonso IV Linked
Villas at Praia D'el Rey are only ten minutes from Baleal
and Peniche and are perfect for surfers, silver surfers and families.
All have sea views and outside taps for washing wet suits
and boards. Click the picture.. Please email for more information and availability - Marianne Fletcher-Smith |
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