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.

Capital: Lisbon

Currency: Euro

Level: Beginner to Professional

Winds:  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 +/- 

Uncrowded Waters: Yes

Kiteboarding Lessons Average: 30-40 +/- Euros Per Hour

Average Good Meal + Drink Price: 9-15 +/- Euros

Nightlife: Yes

Amazing Downwinders: No