Parasailing Lagos
Parasailing Lagos
Kite School Algarve Watersport in Lagos / Ria de Alvor
The kitesurf lagoon Ria do Alvor, located between Lagos and Alvor in the south of Portugal offers great conditions to learn and practice kitesurfing for beginners. Experienced kiteboarders can just as well pursue their self-defined learning goals in a privat kitesurf course. The Ria do Alvor is characterised by the strong Portuguese Nortada wind. Shallow water make ideal conditions to progress fast.
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Just under an hours drive from Faro Airport and surrounded by some of the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve lies the city of Lagos. Set between the breathtaking cape of Ponta da Piedade and a stunning 4 kilometre stretch of white sand called Meia Praia, Lagos overlooks the sparkling waters of the Atlantic.
Historically speaking, Lagos became known as an important naval centre during the time of the discoveries in the XV century and acted as capital of the Algarve from 1576 1756. The town was severely damaged by the 1755 earthquake; hence much of the cities historic architecture comes from the XVIII and XIX centuries. Its roots as a fishing village are still apparent as local fishermen set sail at dawn to bring in the days catch which can be purchased at the recently renovated fish market located at the heart of the main avenue or Avenida.
While one side of the Avenida thrives with small shops and businesses, the other side is home to the Lagos Marina welcoming many a seafarer arriving from the Atlantic. Along with several lively restaurants and bars, the marina offers information and booking for all types of water sports including sailing, scuba diving, water skiing and big game fishing just to name a few.
Golfers are catered to with over 20 courses scattered throughout the Algarve, 2 set in the town of Lagos and another 2 within a short 15 minute drive. Other sports enthusiasts can practice tennis, bowls, horse riding or even hang gliding.
Beach lovers will find a host of options available to them. To the southeast of Lagos lies Meia Praia, a world apart from other local beaches. Distinguished by its length (4 kilometres in length) and its especially soft white sand, the beach is free from rocks and therefore a perfect place to practice all types of water sports.
There is a windsurfing centre right on the beach, and in summer months, the horizon is often dotted with little white triangles: sails from boats participating in one of the many regattas.
There is a windsurfing centre right on the beach, and in summer months, the horizon is often dotted with little white triangles: sails from boats participating in one of the many regattas. On days when there is a strong northerly wind, sunbathers will often opt to stay close to one of the beach bars or head for more protected sands among the coves. The coastline offers a string of beaches connected with cave-like tunnels including Praia da Solaria, Praia da Batata and Praia dos Estudantes. Next along the coast is the Praia do Pinhão, previously a strategic maritime observation point, once the site of a military fort.
Praia Dona Ana is a tourist favourite, possibly due to its picture perfect look shown on postcards throughout the Algarve, while the praias do Camilo and Canavial are amongst others on the way to the Ponta da Piedade which offer a relaxing atmosphere and refreshing shady areas provided by the rocks into which the beaches are carved.
Further to the west and located at the bottom of a steep hill lies Porto do Mós, a beautiful carpet of sand also sheltered by rising cliffs. While all of these beaches are considered good alternatives providing protection from the northern wind, Meia Praia is always the best option when there is a large swell and the wind is from the south east, as its ample width allows the waves to break more gently than on the smaller rocky beaches.
Whatever the preference, be it sailing, scuba diving or a good game of golf; whatever the taste, be it fresh grilled fish at one of the beach bars or exploring the coastline nestled with coves, Lagos has something to offer everyone.
kitesurf Windpoint 2015
kitesurf Windpoint 2015
Kitesurf Alvor Lagoon 2015
Kitesurf Alvor Lagoon 2015
Wind Foil Frothers at Dutch Inn
JJ and Simon tearing it up on an early afternoon sneaky session at Dutch Inn.
João and Sebbo Longboarding 2014-10-07
first sets of swells after summer and finally some south wind. no waves in supertubos thou, asp ;)
Dolphin watching off the Algarve coast, Portugal
The Atlantic coast that stretches East from Cape St. Vincent, Europe's most South Westerly point, is home to many species of cetaceans - dolphins and whales.
ONE DAY IN RIA DE ALVOR || BY ALEXANDRE BASTOS
This month of July was not the best for the wind conditions here in Alvor, but my friend and i managed to capture some clips of a nice session there, here it is, hope you enjoy it !
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Surfing is a surface water sport in which the wave rider, referred to as a surfer, rides on the forward or deep face of a moving wave, which is usually carrying the surfer towards the shore. Waves suitable for surfing are primarily found in the ocean, but can also be found in lakes or in rivers in the form of a standing wave or tidal bore. However, surfers can also utilize artificial waves such as those from boat wakes and the waves created in artificial wave pools.
Synchronised surfing, Manly Beach, New South Wales, 1938–46
The term surfing refers to the act of riding a wave, regardless of whether the wave is ridden with a board or without a board, and regardless of the stance used (goofy or regular stance). The native peoples of the Pacific, for instance, surfed waves on alaia, paipo, and other such craft, and did so on their belly and knees. The actual modern-day definition of surfing, however, most often refers to a surfer riding a wave standing up on a surfboard; this is also referred to as stand-up surfing.
Another prominent form of surfing is body boarding, when a surfer rides a wave on a bodyboard, either lying on their belly, drop knee, or sometimes even standing up on a body board. Other types of surfing include knee boarding, surf matting (riding inflatable mats), and using foils. Body surfing, where the wave is surfed without a board, using the surfer's own body to catch and ride the wave, is very common and is considered by some to be the purest form of surfing.
Three major subdivisions within standing-up surfing are long boarding and short boarding and these two have several major differences, including the board design and length, the riding style, and the kind of wave that is ridden.
In tow-in surfing (most often, but not exclusively, associated with big wave surfing), a motorized water vehicle, such as a personal watercraft, tows the surfer into the wave front, helping the surfer match a large wave's speed, which is generally a higher speed than a self-propelled surfer can produce. Surfing-related sports such as paddle boarding and sea kayaking do not require waves, and other derivative sports such as kite surfing and windsurfing rely primarily on wind for power, yet all of these platforms may also be used to ride waves. Recently with the use of V-drive boats, Wakesurfing, in which one surfs on the wake of a boat, has emerged. The Guinness Book of World Records recognized a 78 feet (23.8 m) wave ride by Garrett McNamara at Nazaré, Portugal as the largest wave ever surfed,[1] although this remains an issue of much contention amongst many surfers, given the difficulty of measuring a constantly changing mound of water Swell is generated when wind blows consistently over a large area of open water, called the wind's fetch. The size of a swell is determined by the strength of the wind and the length of its fetch and duration. Because of this, surf tends to be larger and more prevalent on coastlines exposed to large expanses of ocean traversed by intense low pressure systems.
Local wind conditions affect wave quality, since the surface of a wave can become choppy in blustery conditions. Ideal conditions include a light to moderate offshore wind, because it blows into the front of the wave, making it a barrel or tube wave. Waves are Left handed and Right Handed depending upon the breaking formation of the wave.
Waves are generally recognized by the surfaces over which they break.[7] For example, there are Beach breaks, Reef breaks and Point breaks.
The most important influence on wave shape is the topography of the seabed directly behind and immediately beneath the breaking wave. The contours of the reef or bar front becomes stretched by diffraction. Each break is different, since each location's underwater topography is unique. At beach breaks, sandbanks change shape from week to week. Surf forecasting is aided by advances in information technology. Mathematical modeling graphically depicts the size and direction of swells around the globe.
Swell regularity varies across the globe and throughout the year. During winter, heavy swells are generated in the mid-latitudes, when the North and South polar fronts shift toward the Equator. The predominantly Westerly winds generate swells that advance Eastward, so waves tend to be largest on West coasts during winter months. However, an endless train of mid-latitude cyclones cause the isobars to become undulated, redirecting swells at regular intervals toward the tropics.
East coasts also receive heavy winter swells when low-pressure cells form in the sub-tropics, where sl
Longest Wave EVER SURFED
Wave surfed at double island point in September 2015. Queensland, Australia
ROAD TO SAGRES
The time is here for another road trip to the Canary Islands for the PWA World Tour. But first, a stop at Sagres! Two non-stop days of 80km/h cruise control driving and 2500km later, we made it to Sagres. Strong winds, flat water perfect for freestyle!
Cristobal De Col - 34 Manoeuvres on The Longest Wave Ever !
Chicama, in the north of Peru is known as the longest left-hand wave in the world. Peruvian surf star Cristobal de Col recently pushed through fatigue, mental pressure and a jellyfish plague to set a brand new world record by performing 34 carved turns on this legendary wave at the Red Bull Chicama Challenge. All the while I was counting and my mind was only focused on that moment. When I reached 25, I really started to give it my all. I chose to do carved turns because it's the manoeuvre that fits best to this type of inconsistent wave, explained an exhausted but happy world record holder after emerging from the water. ..
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Explorar Lagos com a GoPro Hero 7 Black
Um amigo convidou-me para o ir visitar a Lagos para testarmos a nova GoPro Hero 7 Black dele. Depois de a testar decidi vender a minha Hero 5 Black e comprar a Hero 7 Black.
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Kiteboarding at Brighton - Leo Verrecchia
Just a quick edit from my light wind sunset session at Brighton, QLD. Enjoy!
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Take a Faro car hire from faro airport you drive to alvor kitesurf
It is worth to rent a car at Faro airport to know Alvor in Algarve.
Alvor is a small fisherman town in the Algarve to where a lot of people go to practice kitesurf. Due to its wind qualities and its bay by the Ria de Alvor it is one of the best spots to practice kitesurf in the Algarve.
If you want to drive to Alvor you can book a rental car at You Drive Car Hire at and select your car rental to be delivered to Faro airport. On your arrival you will have your car hire waiting for you at Faro airport car park and you just need to drive about 60 Km to arrive Alvor and enjoy great days of fun with Kitesurf.
Make your Faro car hire reservation at and enjoy the Algarve to the best.