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Alvor, Portugal

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Alvor, Portugal is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, SW, NW and NNW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide .
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Alvor, Portugal !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Alvor, Portugal is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, SW, NW and NNW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide .
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Alvor, Portugal !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
In the Alvor side park next to the football pitch and walk 15m to the lagoon.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Faro (FAO)
75km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
In the Alvor side park next to the football pitch and walk 15m to the lagoon.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Faro (FAO)
75km from spot

Alvor, Portugal, next to Alvor, Faro, Portugal

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Riding Conditions in Alvor, Portugal
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Air temperature (summer) 35°C, water (summer) 20°C. Wetsuit needed.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, SW, NW and NNW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Alvor, Portugal.
North wind (Portuguese "Nortada"), every day at 3pm for sure (18-20 knots). Sometimes earlier. Only in sunny days (more often). North is onshore/sideonshore in the lagoon. Season: from June to August (best month).
Wind usually blows from NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Alvor, Portugal are June, July and August .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Air temperature (summer) 35°C, water (summer) 20°C. Wetsuit needed.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, SW, NW and NNW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Alvor, Portugal.
North wind (Portuguese "Nortada"), every day at 3pm for sure (18-20 knots). Sometimes earlier. Only in sunny days (more often). North is onshore/sideonshore in the lagoon. Season: from June to August (best month).
Wind usually blows from NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Alvor, Portugal are June, July and August .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide .
Alvor, Portugal is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Large beach, almost desert beach. Access mainly by boat. White sand! Big pier to the west.
Inside harbour: perfectly flat because of the sand bars and offshore wind with Nortada. Coast side is good for windsurf only with the Alvor East pier adding protection. The river mouth offers flat to choppy water and lots of shallow areas, perfect for beginners.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide .
Alvor, Portugal is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Large beach, almost desert beach. Access mainly by boat. White sand! Big pier to the west.
Inside harbour: perfectly flat because of the sand bars and offshore wind with Nortada. Coast side is good for windsurf only with the Alvor East pier adding protection. The river mouth offers flat to choppy water and lots of shallow areas, perfect for beginners.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December .
When you are on water, be careful of Currents, Boats, Stones and Shells .

Beach risks reported: Stones,Shells .
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December .
When you are on water, be careful of Currents, Boats, Stones and Shells .

Beach risks reported: Stones,Shells .
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Alvor, Portugal.
There are Showers available on the spot.
There is Food available on the spot
Don't kite or windsurf in the swimmer zone on the ocean side, east of the life guard hut.
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