Santa Cruz city is a very popular destination in the Peniche area of Portugal. The reason is its beach, the Santa Cruz beach, which is a surfer’s paradise. The beach is in the city within a walking distance of 5-15 minutes and it is easy to find.
It is a public accessed beach, so you won’t have to deal with fee issues. Praia da Fisica as you might also hear it named, offers regional classic wave quality to all levels of surfers. The waves break a lot and the wave type is beach-break.
The waves are powerful with excellent both right and left direction. On normal days the wave length is short up to 50 m/164 ft, while on good days it can reach up to 150 m/492 ft.
The bottom of the sea is sandy, providing a beautiful view under your tows. When the conditions are right, the wind blows from the west and the swell comes from the east, making this place awesome!
The swell starts working at less than 1 m/3 ft and holds up to 2+ m/6+ ft. Although, it is a well known surfing spot, it weekly hosts only few surfers, while at weekends it is crowded. Dangers among others include localism.
Santa Cruz is amazing for a nice surfing session, so if you are around, don’t miss it!!!
The Tsitsikamma area is a large wrapped with Afromontane forest and fynbos with deep river gorges, flowing through to the sea and forming spectacular waterfalls and deep kloofs. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Garden Route Between Nature's Valley and Eerste Riviera within the Tsitsikamma National Park.
Chapin Memorial Beach is an impressive, white sand beach at the North West of Dennis, Cape Cod.
Mandurah is the second-largest city in Western Australia and it is situated at about 72 km/45 mi in the south of the capital city, Perth. The climate is classified as Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and cool and wet winters. The seaside town and all the section of the coastline attract a large number of tourists and sport enthusiasts all year long.
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world and it is situated in Portugal. It is the capital and the largest city of the country, lying in the western Iberian Peninsula in the Atlantic Ocean and the River Tagus.
Trinidad and Tobago is an island country that is situated just off the coast of northeastern Venezuela. Both Trinidad and Tobago islands surprise visitors with their unspoiled natural beauty that is not found in most of the other Caribbean islands. The climate here is classified as tropical with two seasons annually, the dry and rainy season and the winds are usually influenced by the northeast trade winds. The islands are known not only for their beautiful sandy beaches, but also for their carnivals.
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world and it is situated in Portugal. It is the capital and the largest city of the country, lying in the western Iberian Peninsula in the Atlantic Ocean and the River Tagus.
The spot is located near Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal. It's dominated by precipitous mountains and fascinating forests. Moorish castle and Pena palace are some of the reasons why to visit Sintra. Sintra has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its 19th-century ravishing architecture and landscapes.
Peniche is a municipality and a seaside city, situated in formerly Estremadura Province, in Oeste Subregion. The municipality consists of 6 parishes and it is a popular surfing destination.
If you feel thirsty for adrenaline, you should drink a cocktail, but don't get confused and run to a bar for a 'zombie' cocktail instead. The constituent you look for, you find it in kitesurf. It's a combination of wakeboard, surf, windsurf, paragliding and gymnastic. It gives you everything you want. Only if you try this extreme sport, you'll understand why it is so addictive.
Ericeira is a seaside resort and fishing community, belonging to the municipality of Mafra and situated on the western coast of Portugal. The resort is a popular destination for many surfers since the area hosts more than 40 beaches, offering excellent surfing conditions.
Ericeira is a small village on the western coast of Portugal. It's a civil parish in the municipality of Mafra. The eternal connection with the Atlantic ocean gives this place a veil of freshness. The unique monuments, the characteristic housing and the buildings of great architecture will definitely seduce your senses once you set your foot on the spot. It's a tourist destination, especially in summer.
Peniche is a seaside township in Portugal. It has a large harbor and it is well known as a fishing town. One of the diamonds of Peniche is the baroque Misericordia Church in the main square, where you can admire the fantastic painted ceiling with scenes from the new testament. If you want to see an old prison, then you should visit the impressive 16th century fortress. It had been used as a prison by the secret police of dictator Salazar, where political opponents were jailed.
Cascais is a beautiful coastal town, located just few miles in the west of Lisbon. Fronted by the Atlantic Ocean, with a large yacht marina and a wide variety of hotels and restaurants, as well as intense nightlife, this cosmopolitan Portuguese suburb is considered to be one of the top holiday destinations for both local and foreign visitors.
A second consecutive stop in Portugal, this time in the country’s capital Lisbon is preparing to have all lights on it for the 7th Act of the Extreme Sailing Series 2016.
