The west coast of the Algarve is a paradise for surfers. Here the Atlantic Ocean rolls in freely and there are waves almost all year round. Whether you are standing on a board for the first time or have been surfing for years, around Budens and Sagres you will find a suitable spot.
Why surf in the western Algarve?
Because the coast here faces both south and west, you can almost always find a beach with good waves. If it is too wild on one side, it is often calmer on the other. Much of the coast also lies within the Costa Vicentina nature park, with beautiful unspoilt beaches.
Surf beaches near Budens and Sagres
- Praia do Zavial: a popular surf beach west of Salema, on the south coast.
- Praia do Tonel: near Sagres, a well-known beach that often has good waves.
- Praia do Beliche: a beach below high cliffs, on the way to Cabo de São Vicente.
Surf beaches on the west coast
On the west coast, towards Aljezur, there are well-known surf beaches such as Praia do Amado and Praia da Arrifana. The waves here are often bigger and there are many surf schools.
Learning to surf
Are you a beginner? Then take a lesson at a surf school. They know which beach is best that day and provide a board and wetsuit. After a few lessons you will often already be standing on your board.
Tips
- The sea water on the west coast is cool, so a wetsuit is nice even in summer.
- Watch out for currents and preferably swim or surf at a beach with a lifeguard.
- For beginners the southern beaches are often calmer than the west coast.
Surfing from Budens
From Casa No Alto in Budens you are quickly at the surf beaches of the south and west coast. After a day in the waves, your own pool and sauna await. Also read our blog about the beaches near Budens.