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Praia da Rocha, Portugal

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Praia da Rocha, Portugal is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Praia da Rocha, Portugal is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available 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
Just south of Portimao you will find Praia Sra. da Rocha. Praia Sra. da Rocha is accessible by road via Porches, a village lying on the EN 125. Signposts from Porches onwards indicate the route to the beaches where there is a large car park in front of the chapel.
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Distance
Faro (FAO)
65km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Just south of Portimao you will find Praia Sra. da Rocha. Praia Sra. da Rocha is accessible by road via Porches, a village lying on the EN 125. Signposts from Porches onwards indicate the route to the beaches where there is a large car park in front of the chapel.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Faro (FAO)
65km from spot

Praia da Rocha, Portugal, next to Portimao, Faro, Portugal

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Riding Conditions in Praia da Rocha, 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 .
Best with a SE. Season: from June to August (best month).
The best moments to come to Praia da Rocha, 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 .
Best with a SE. Season: from June to August (best month).
The best moments to come to Praia da Rocha, Portugal are June, July and August .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Praia da Rocha, Portugal is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy beach.
Excellent conditions in a SE wind behind the big mole.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Praia da Rocha, Portugal is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy beach.
Excellent conditions in a SE wind behind the big mole.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Mole .
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Mole .
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Additional information
A parking is available at Praia da Rocha, Portugal.
There are Showers available on the spot.
There is Food available on the spot
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