The Southwestern tip of the Algarve is a wild and uncrowded stretch of coast yet minutes away from the famous resorts , both with plenty of nightlife. It is a surfing destination unrivaled anywhere in Europe and unique in the way that it will give you a genuine taste of surfing lifestyle.
The Western coast is one of the major surfing destinations for serious surfers from around the globe as the long Atlantic rollers sweeping onto the west coast beaches offer ideal surfing conditions. Wave size and quality range from average to epic, with an assortment of reefs and beach breaks.
The Algarve is also the warmest place in Portugal and the most touristic one, with plenty of night live and attractions. The surf itself is surrounded by a breathtaking scenery, with steep reddish cliffs, wide sandy beaches and no real estate developments or seaside resorts in sight. The whole area is protected and part of the Costa Vicentina Natural Park. The access to the beaches is usually by dirt tracks twisting through a spectacular scenery.
Regarded by many surfers as Europe's great hidden secret for surfing and for beginners our location at Odeceixe offers you blue skies, crystal clear waters and uncrowded waves. Thanks to its unique location on Europe’s southwestern-most cape, Odeceixe enjoys the best of both coasts, Southern and Western, always providing a surfing alternative according to the swell and within a maximum thirty minute drive. The West Coast receives swells from the north and southeast. This coast has consistent waves throughout the year and a variety of point breaks, mostly sandy. The South Coast receives swells from the south and large swells from the west. This region is not only known for its 
natural beauty but also the quality, perfection and consistency of its waves.
Your accommodation is a traditional, clean and tidy surf house, and local accommodation where you will mix with other surfers and enjoy the company that they offer. The rooms we offer are Single Shared Rooms or Private Twin / Doubles.
The Surf:
From May till October, the swells are smaller and waves gentle, surfaris are going to the chosen beach of the day, usually good beach breaks. From October till May, when the swell is bigger, surfaris involve more driving and more adventure! Reef Break and secret spots... In this season, surfaris are for intermediate and experienced surfers.
Some Famous Spots:
Praia Odeceixe (West): Most famous surf spot. Large sandy beach with dunes ideal for beginners.
Amoreira (West): Adjacent to Praia Monte Clerigo. Splendid surf spot with sandy beach accessed through a lagoon surrounded by dunes. Perfect for beginners.
Arrifana (West): North of Carrapateira, a scenic surf spot and beach showcased by a high cliff topped by a picturesque whitewashed village. Beach break, usually half the size of other west coast beaches - good when others are too big to enjoy.
Sagres (West/South): Europe's southwestern most point, this peninsula is surrounded by the Atlantic to the south and the west, providing numerous surf spots and surfing options according to swell conditions.
So come and join us this summer in the Algarve, Portugal!
Singles surfers made very welcome.
Web site: www.odeceixesurfschool.com
