Latest news and stories about surf in Portugal for expats and residents.
Dylan Longbottom has travelled to Portugal to manufacture professional-grade surfboards at the Portugal Surf Factory facility.
Caitlin Simmers, the 2024 world champion and winner of the Portuguese stage in 2023, scored 11.33 points across her two best waves, while reigning world champion Molly Picklum scored 8.63 points.
The programme includes film screenings, workshops, surfboard shaping, street food, and a market, among other activities.
Professional surfer Vasco Ribeiro returns to official competitions this year after a three-year absence. The Buondi brand, linked to surf culture in Portugal, supports this comeback with the launch of the miniseries “Sente o Regresso” (Feel the Return) on digital platforms, via its YouTube channel. The project documents the former champion's journey of overcoming challenges.
Portuguese surfer Yolanda Hopkins was eliminated today at the Gold Coast Pro, the third stage of the World Surf League (WSL) championship tour, losing in the round of 16 to Australian Molly Picklum, the reigning world champion.
The main World Surf League (WSL) circuit begins on Tuesday in Australia, featuring significant changes to the competitive format in a new season marked by the return of some 'sharks' and the absolute debut of Portuguese athletes.
This article highlights 15 exceptional Airbnbs near Portugal’s top surf spots, ideal for surfers and coastal travelers. Portugal’s coastline offers diverse waves, from playful breaks to world-famous barrels at Nazaré, Peniche, and Ericeira, Europe's first World Surfing Reserve. The featured accommodations range from cliffside villas to lush garden studios, each providing easy access to surf breaks and embodying coastal charm, local culture, and comfort. Selected based on high ratings, amenities, and guest reviews, these properties promise a blend of relaxation and adventure, whether for a weekend in Lisbon or an extended surf trip through the Algarve.
Octávio Lourenço's life’s work was destroyed in half an hour. Among the rubble was a piece of the plaque marking Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa's visit.
