With its vast coastline Portugal offers excellent beach holidays. The Algarve is especially popular for its crystal clear waters, which makes it ideal for adrenaline-pumping activities like Kitesurfing, Wakeboarding, Surfing, Sailing and Rock Climbing. The Algarve has Europe’s best all year round climate with the temperatures averaging between 30 degrees C during the summer months. Whether you fancy going on a surf trip with other experienced surfers or you're a complete novice and want to take surfing lessons or courses with our partner surf school, you won't be disappointed. Join Extreme Sports Café for a surfing experience or surf trip in the Algarve, Portugal.
The Algarve is situated at the extreme west of Europe in the South of Portugal, bordering on Spain and the Atlantic Ocean. The Algarve is one of the most visited regions in the country with its spectacular golden beaches, dramatic coastline (200km of coastline) and rugged cliff faces. There are scattered remains of Roman palaces and also many Moorish influences as well as little whitewashed fishing villages, which are dotted along the coastline. The Algarve has a generally mild climate throughout the year. In the summer months the temperature often reaches 30 degrees with a seawater temperature of around 21-22 degrees. The winter months sometimes experience a little rainfall but the temperature in general doesn’t often fall below 15 degrees.
Extreme Sports Café’s partner Algarve Surf School has both BSA and FPS qualified staff and are fully trained lifeguards. The Algarve Surf School has been running for 10 years now and the staff are qualified to teach both beginners and intermediates. Our partner Portugal Surf school is based at Praia do Amado on the beautiful west coast about 25mins outside Lagos. Transfers are done in and around Lagos but if you have your own transport you are more than welcome to join in as well. (Please always enquire in advance) Amado beach boasts the best conditions for beginners in the Algarve and hence it is where the beach hut is and where our partner Portugal Surf school mostly conduct surfing lessons from. There are a number of surf courses for beginners available and body boards and fins for hire.
For the complete novice we supply a Surf School package, the beginner's lessons are taught in waist deep water.
- For those who want to take advantage of the best waves the Algarve has to offer, you'll find our Surf Trips will take you to the surf spots that are best suited to your level.
- If it's winter waves you are after, surfing in Portugal in the winter offers those with a bit more experience some powerful less crowded waves. The weather also remains about 16º Celsius and with many offshore days or no wind at all, it makes the Algarve a perfect winter surfing destination.
So whether you come for the summer party atmosphere or a chilled winter sun getaway, Lagos and the other unspoiled surrounding towns and villages all the way up through the natural park to the dramatic west coast has something to offer everyone.
Surfing Courses and Experiences in the Algarve Portugal from Extreme Sports Cafe
All of our Surfing courses and experiences in the Algarve Portugal can be booked online
The Southwest Algarve is home to Europe's last unspoiled coastline. With its pristine beaches, clean water, point breaks, beach breaks and even a couple of big wave spots offering solid year round surf there are endless opportunities for beginner surfers and experts alike.
For beginner surfers - You will have one of our new soft-top boards to prevent any possible injuries. Don't worry if you have no experience whatsoever. The beginner's lessons are taught in waist deep water riding the white water only. You will be taught everything from standing technique's to learning to turn and finally paddling outside and learning how to catch ‘green' (unbroken) waves. The latter usually needs 3-5 days of surf lessons to reach this level. You will be supplied with a board, wetsuit and a surf lesson by qualified staff and lunch is also supplied.
Surfing Courses: 1-Day, 3-Day or 5-Day Surfing Course.
For intermediate surfers - Our partner surf crew know the best surf spots in any conditions all along the south and west coasts of the Algarve. Leaving Lagos in our land Rovers each day we go in search of the best waves Portugal has to offer. We supply wetsuits and have a vast range of boards for different styles and waves.
Surfing Trips: 1-Day, 3-Day or 5-Day Surfing Trips.
We usually only take out small crews (Max 8) and Frodo (the surf dog) of course. This way we maximize your time in the water and you enjoy more waves. We also supply a pack lunch (please advise of any special dietary requirements) and tips on improving basic techniques in the water if you need them.
- Please note that these surf trips are not a surf school but lessons for beginners can also be administered free of charge. So if you surf and your friend/partner doesn't you can still hang out together.
Notes Surfing The Algarve Portugal
- All surfing lessons are taught by qualified BSA (British Surf Instructor) and FPS (Portuguese Surf Federation) coaches.
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Each teacher has a maximum of 10 students and surf lessons are generally 2 sessions of 1,5 hours each day breaking for lunch.
- Supplied lunch consisting of water, fruit, sandwiches, crisps, biscuits etc. (Please inform us of any special dietary requirements)
- All surfing equipment is supplied (surfboard, wetsuit, leash, rash vest etc) and you are taught how to handle the equipment in a safe environment. Shade is also supplied.
Other Activities The Algarve Portugal
Other activities at Extreme Sports Café’s Algarve partner school include Wakeboarding, Kitesurfing and Skydive Tandem Jumps.
All of our Surfing courses and experiences in the Algarve Portugal can be booked online
Extreme Sports Café’s Algarve partner is a successful business purely through the magic of the climate, people, food, and of-course the many activities they have on offer. But most importantly is their approach and how they do it.
- “We know what makes your trip that bit more special. We know the best surf spots in any conditions better than anyone else, after all that's what you're paying for. With us you can be guaranteed optimum service in EVERYTHING from your transport to your accommodation. When we take you surfing or anywhere for that matter we'll spice it up by taking you off-road in our Land rovers so you can get to see a bit of the countryside as well. We offer something different to other tour operators in that you have complete control over your entire trip, it can be tailor made to suit your budget, time frame and mood. We are also the ONLY tour operator in the Algarve that combines so many activities for you to enjoy. And the best thing about it is a price nobody else can touch. So basically you know when you book with us you get looked after PERSONALLY.”
Lagos and Luz are the heart of the west Algarve and beautifully retain their small town charm. Ideally situated just under an hour from Faro airport, Lagos is also the terminal of the Algarve railway. Lagos has its own modern marina, beach cafes, golf courses and within its ancient walls lies a network of bars, restaurants, year round entertainment and a bustling nightlife to suit everyone.
- Lagos may be the hub of many of our sports activities on offer but the unspoilt natural park which follows the south coast to Sagres (the end of the world) all the way up along the dramatic west coast, hosts a multitude of scenic dirt tracks, quaint villages, secluded beaches and inspiring cliffs, all worth a visit if you're not already staying there.
- The Algarve has a generally mild climate throughout the year. In the summer months the temperature often reaches 30 degrees with a seawater temperature of around 21-22 degrees. The winter months sometimes experience a little rainfall but the temperature in general doesn’t often fall below 15 degrees.
Getting There and Around - The Algarve Portugal
- Trains - Algarve Train services are quite frequent, with most sections of the line getting 14-16 trains each way on weekdays. Saturday and Sunday services are however reduced. From Lisbon there are services through out the Algarve. The Barreiro station, on the south bank of the River Tagus, serves the south, which provides the service to the Algarve.
- Bus services from both Lisbon and Faro - You can get almost everywhere easily and efficiently by public transport. The best way of getting around the country is the efficient bus system. The buses are clean, reasonably comfortable and cheap. There is the option to avoid long journeys within the Algarve by booking express regional services. There is a good choice of Algarve-Lisbon bus companies and departure times. The Rede Nacional de Expressos run a comprehensive national service.
- Taxis - Charges are made according to distance and taxis are all metered. Taxis are usually beige. Within cities taxi drivers typically charge a standard meter fare; however if traveling to destinations outside the city limits they may charge per kilometre and are entitled to charge for the return fare to cover their expenses
- Plane - Portugal’s national airline, TAP Air Portugal (TP), operates direct flights to Faro and Lisbon from a number of countries, including Canada, France, Spain, the UK and USA, while Portugália Airlines (NI) operates flights from Europe. Airlines flying to Portugal from the UK include British Airways, GB Airways and Monarch Airlines amongst others.
Accommodation - The Algarve Portugal
There are many options for accommodation in The Algarve. Extreme Sports Cafe's partner Algarve Surf School can help arrange the best rooms for your budget. Please contact us with your dates and details.
Come and treat yourself to a surfing trip or a surfing course with a crew happy to show you the best surfing holiday in The Algarve, Portugal.....
Surfing Courses and Experiences in the Algarve Portugal from Extreme Sports Cafe
All of our Surfing courses and experiences in the Algarve Portugal can be booked online
