Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Portugal |
Next Big City |
Porto |
Next Town |
Esposende |
Type: |
Lagoon |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
School |
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Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat |
Hazards: |
Shells |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Flat water all over the place. Shells and pebbles in the water, but not much.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
Nice sand, maybe a bit too thick, good not to get attached to the kite when folding. Very open space to launch and land the kites.
Weather
|
Spring:
|
Normal |
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Summer:
|
Shorty, Normal |
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Fall:
|
Normal |
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Winter:
|
Normal |
Temperatures from 18-30°C from May to September. Wetsuit usually necessary, since the water is a bit cold. Off-season is possible.
Wind
Best Months: |
May, June, July, August, September |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Frontal |
Best Direction: |
NW |
Main Direction: |
N, S, NW |
Wind varies from 10-30 knots in the good season. Usually very stable NW wind from 15-20 knots. Good with NW wind, typical summer wind in Portugal, ridable everyday from May to September. Off-season not as consistent.
How to get there
Transport |
Boat |
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Access
|
No walk |
From Porto (Oporto) airport take the free way IC1 by car to Viana do Castelo / spain route. At 30 km will find the exit to Esposende. Drive to the north of the town and get to the north of the Rio Cavado. Launch from the river side. Or get over to the peninsula with a boat.
Extra information
Rules |
None |
Nightlife
Wild night life in summer and at near places as Povoa de Varzim.