Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Spain |
Next Big City |
Nelson |
Next Town |
Nelson |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
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Water
Type: |
Chop, Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
The water normally is very choppy due to strong winds. Medium waves with Easterlies.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Rocks |
Beach Users: |
No information |
Nice beach, but windy. Plenty of room.
Weather
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Spring:
|
Normal |
|
Summer:
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Shorty, Normal |
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Fall:
|
Normal |
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Winter:
|
Normal, Thick |
Very cold water. Be sure you'll need a warm wetsuit.
Wind
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
Thermal |
Best Direction: |
E, ESE, SE, SSE, S |
Main Direction: |
N |
The wind dominates from north and comes offshore. Good for windsurfing but for kiting not the best. Very gusty. Wind directions for kiting S, SE, E.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
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Access
|
Short walk |
Martinhal is in Sagres (Algarve). Sagres is the most southwest point in Algarve (and Europe). Faro is the nearest airport.
Extra information
Rules |
None |
Make sure to have some rescue if you want to kite here with North wind.
Nightlife
No information