Summary
Alvor Lagoon: The strong, summer Nortada wind and Alvor Lagoon's waist-deep water offer the ideal conditions to learn and practice kitesurfing in the Algarve. In the past, the PKRA Kiteboarding World Tour was held here in Alvor and it was recently praised again by world sailor, Alex Thomson Meia Praia: Perfect for trial lessons, the Meia Praia is a long, spacious beach that offers great conditions to fly power kites on land and to try out your first body drags in shallow water. However, the offshore wind makes this spot only suitable for beginners or very advanced kiters; intermediates should stay inside the safe lagoon. Wave spots: When the southwest or southeast winds blow, Meia Praia receives a great hit of swell and waves. For experienced kiters, there are also some bigger swells to be found on the west coast- as well as a handful of amazing wave spots like Bordeira, Carrapateira, and Milfontes. All of these have several kilometers of open sandy beaches and constant waves. Due to the thermic conditions, these spots are best experienced during the spring and autumn.
The Destination
The Experience
Set between craggy cliffs and sandy shores, the Ocean Spirits Lodge is perfectly located to enjoy the best of what this windy corner of the world has to offer. Get out and explore the nearby cliffs, recharge your batteries with an energising yoga session, take to the water for a surf or a SUP, and discover the true beauty of the Algarve coastline by kite.
Kitesurf
The local kite camp offers kite lessons for all levels and ages of rider (from 14 to 75) at the two top spots Alvoor Lagoon and Meia Praia (around 15km by car). Professionalism, security, and fun are guaranteed. All of the camp's instructors are experienced and have international VDWS and IKO certificates and teach on brand new equipment from the market leader, North Kiteboarding.
All courses include:
- Experienced licensed (VDWS/IKO) Kite Instructor
- All kite equipment + wetsuit
- SUP Tours instead of kite lessons on windless days (pre-bookings)
- Transfer from the lodge to the spots
- Buddy system (1 Kite / 2 students)
Surf
With two surfable coastlines and a handful of beautiful breaks within a few minutes drive, this is an ideal place to take to the water on a surfboard or longboard. When the wind direction is right, there are a couple of nearby spots that promise to serve up some big rippers for the more experienced surfers, while beginners get to grips with their skills on the gentle rollers and soft swell in front of the sandbars. Lessons, board rentals, and local surf guides are all available.
Yoga
Relaxing or rejuvenating, serene or supercharged; enjoy some yoga sessions led by an experienced and intuitive instructor. Whether it's to stretch out your hard-worked muscles after a full day of kiteboarding or simply to remind your body how to relax, yoga is the ultimate way to begin (or end) your days in Burgau.
Accommodation
Portugal
More about Kitesurfing in PortugalYour Host: Benjamin
Benjamin is your host for this experience and will provide you with all the information needed.