Surf Booking Journal
Wo surfen, mit wem, und was du vorher wissen solltest
Strände, Gezeiten, Niveaus und Surfschulen. Was man vor dem ersten Kurs braucht — und danach.
Wo surfen
Regionen, Spots und welcher Strand zu welchem Level passt
21. Sept. 2026
Surfing in Spain: Tenerife, and why the Canaries work all year
The island has two coasts and they are nothing alike. You learn in the south; in the north, with the same swell on the same day, you do not give a first lesson. Same island — which is exactly why reading the sea beach by beach matters more here than almost anywhere.Artikel lesen
21. Sept. 2026
Surfing in Italy: two seas, and neither of them is the Atlantic
Italy has coast on both sides and the two surf differently. In the Mediterranean the wave does not arrive from far away — it is born there, with that day's wind, and it dies with it. That changes everything: what to expect, when to go, and how to read a forecast.Artikel lesen
21. Sept. 2026
Surfing the Romagna Riviera: seven beaches facing the sunrise
From Marina di Ravenna to Cattolica, every beach we catalogued on the Romagna Riviera looks into the same quadrant — between northeast and east. That is not a detail: it is what decides which days have surf there, and there are fewer than you would think.Artikel lesen
7. Mai 2026
How to choose the right beach for your first surf lesson
It's not the beach that makes the lesson — it's the day. How to read conditions, what to ask the school, and which beach types make sense to start.Artikel lesen
3. Apr. 2026
Where to take surf lessons in Portugal — Zone guide
From north to south, Portugal has surf schools in every region. See what each one offers and find the school that fits you.Artikel lesen
7. Mai 2026
Surfing in Ericeira — complete guide to the World Surfing Reserve
World Surfing Reserve since 2011. 8 km of coastline, 7 reference waves, schools with history. Guide to plan your week — or just a morning.Artikel lesen
7. Mai 2026
Surfing in Peniche and Baleal — Portugal's surf capital guide
Peninsula surrounded by waves, works with any wind. Baleal North and South for beginners, Supertubos for pros, Lagide for the bridge. Honest guide.Artikel lesen
7. Mai 2026
Surfing in Cascais and Carcavelos — Surf Near Lisbon
Lisbon is one of few European capitals with proper surf 20 minutes away. Carcavelos for the first lesson, Guincho for the wind, Caparica for the locals. Honest guide.Artikel lesen
7. Mai 2026
Surfing in the Algarve — Vicentine Coast guide (Aljezur, Sagres)
The Algarve's surf coast isn't the south — it's the west. Wild Vicentine Coast, warm summer water, waves for every level. Where to learn, when to go.Artikel lesen
7. Mai 2026
Best surf beaches near Lisbon — Carcavelos, Guincho and more
The Cascais train line, windy Guincho, small beaches in central Cascais. An honest guide to surf beaches less than 40 minutes from Lisbon.Artikel lesen
7. Mai 2026
Surfing in Porto and Matosinhos — honest north-coast guide
Urban Matosinhos with the metro at the door, quieter Espinho, wild Mindelo. What surf on the north coast is really like and who it's for.Artikel lesen
7. Mai 2026
Nazaré — the giant waves of the North Canyon (a spectator's guide)
Praia do Norte is for watching, not learning. How the canyon works, when to go, where to stand for safe photos — everything you need to know.Artikel lesen
7. Mai 2026
Surf lessons in Peniche and Baleal — 2026 guide
Portugal's surf capital. Baleal for beginners, Supertubos for advanced, dozens of surf schools. Prices, beaches and who to pick.Artikel lesen
7. Mai 2026
Surf lessons in the Algarve — Sagres, Aljezur, Lagos
Wild Vicentine Coast, warm summer water, waves for every level. Where to learn, what it costs and how to combine with a beach holiday.Artikel lesen
27. Apr. 2026
Ribeira de Ilhas: Portugal's mecca of surf
A long right-hander breaking over a stone bottom on the right tide, and home of the world tour — why Ribeira de Ilhas remains Ericeira's most legendary spot.Artikel lesen
27. Apr. 2026
Supertubos: Portugal's perfect tube — when it fires and who it's for
Beach that hosts the WSL Championship Tour. The most technical and demanding wave in the country. Not a beach for your first lesson — the beach that justifies years of practice.Artikel lesen
27. Apr. 2026
Wild beaches in Portugal: how to surf almost alone
You don't have to drive to the Algarve nor turn your back on Lisbon. There are huge beaches in Portugal where you can have your session without another surfer in sight — if you know where to look.Artikel lesen
27. Apr. 2026
The Algarve: surfing between caves, cliffs and hidden waves
The Algarve isn't only sangria and a boat to Benagil. It has a surf coast that flips entirely between the west and south sides — and each side fires in opposite conditions.Artikel lesen
14. Juni 2026
Surfing the Sotavento — Tavira, Monte Gordo and the Algarve's calm coast
Everyone talks about the Algarve's west coast. But to the east — Tavira, Monte Gordo, Manta Rota — you'll find Portugal's warmest water, emptiest beaches and gentlest wave. It doesn't break every day, but when it does it's the best place for your first time.Artikel lesen
14. Juni 2026
Surfing Espinho and the Costa Verde — Esmoriz, Cortegaça and the north few talk about
25 minutes south of Porto by train, there are kilometres of Atlantic-exposed beach that almost nobody mentions: Espinho, Esmoriz, Cortegaça. Consistent beach breaks, groynes that shape sandbars, and far fewer people than Matosinhos.Artikel lesenDen Trip planen
Routen, Wochenenden und wo du übernachtest
2. Apr. 2026
Surfing in Portugal: a tourist guide
Everything you need to know to surf in Portugal: the best season, what to bring, how to pick a school, and the best regions for your level.Artikel lesen
12. Apr. 2026
Portugal surf trip — 7-day itinerary along the coast
From Peniche to the Algarve, a one-week route through Portugal's best waves. With beaches, schools and places to stay.Artikel lesen
7. Mai 2026
Where to stay on a surf trip in Portugal — honest guide by zone
Surf house, hostel, Airbnb, boutique hotel or all-included surf camp? Honest comparison by zone, budget and traveler type.Artikel lesen
15. Apr. 2026
Why Portugal? Surfing vs Spain and France
300 days of sun, prices you can afford, consistent waves and the best food in Europe. Portugal wins.Artikel lesen12. Mai 2026
World Surfing Reserves in Portugal — where you can (and can't) surf
Ericeira and the World Surfing Reserve. Protected spots where you only surf, and those you share with schools. What changes when the peak is heritage.Artikel lesen14. Juni 2026