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Kitesurfing in Portugal
What comes to mind when you think of Portugal? Great food? Beautiful Beaches? Amazing Wine? Worlds Biggest Waves? Kitesurfing Paradise? If any one of these things come to mind then you have the right idea about Portugal.
Portugal is one special place as it has everything from amazing conditions for beginners to learn in up to extreme conditions for the most hardcore professionals. When you are not kitesurfing you have lots to do from other sports like stand up paddle boarding, surfing and then a whole culture side to explore. Most people do not know that the food and wine from Portugal is extremely tasty and cheap.
If you are planning a kite trip - consider going to Portugal.
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Capital: Lisbon
Currency: Euro
Level: Beginner to Professional
Winds: Â 5-40 knots
Kites Needed: Small 6m-9m / Big 10m-14m
Waves: 0m-30m; Yes (Biggest Wave Ever Kitesurfing)
Flat Water Spots: yes
Beach Break Spots: Yes
Wetsuit Needed?: Yes and no; depending on the spot and time of the year.Water Temperatures: 15-20 °C +/-Â
Uncrowded Waters: Yes
Kiteboarding Lessons Average: 30-40 +/- Euros Per Hour
Average Good Meal + Drink Price: 9-15 +/- Euros
Nightlife: Yes
Amazing Downwinders: No
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Best Season
Portugal has quite a stable season between March to November though the best and most popular months are June, July and August.
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