Inside the Kite Temple: An Australian on the other side....(part IV)

The surfing in Portugal I discovered early on has an already strong following and reputation as being one of the best places in Europe. Places like Ericeria just north east of Lisbon and the Algarve are the reasons why it has such a reputation. Amazing surfing opportunities so close to the population and something I back home have to travel a couple of hours to get.

Praia da Crismina - Algarve from Cardeli's website -

As far as the conditions for kiting in Portugal, it appears Portugal is fast becoming famous for its summer winds and endless coastline of opportunity.



In the Lisbon area alone, the flat water 30km´s south of Lagoa Albufeira to the rampaging waves and freakish wind of infamous Guincho beach on the western tip of the capital.



My first day at Guincho was a quick insight into what that beach is all about. Twenty-five knot plus wind, rolling waves out the back and beach filled with locals Portuguese girls.



Not a bad place to be, especially when all my friends back home are crouching around the heater.



(to be continued)

Angus Kitchin