The Algarve coastal waters provide some acceptable surfing accompanied by
the warm climate and reasonable temperature of the sea. It provides a good
location for this sport in Europe. Depending upon the time of the year and
the current the most attractive and challenging area is around Sagres.
However, for the less experienced it is recommended that surfers use the
many excellent beaches that are under Life Guard supervision.
For the expert the challenging beach is the famous "Guincho"
east of the city of Lisbon. The waves here can range from one to three
meters but an under-current has to be constantly watched.
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