Cascais is also surrounded by many popular beaches with incredible seascapes that offer many recreational activities. One of these beaches is Guincho Beach. Situated at about 5 km/3 mi away from the main town, offering ideal weather conditions, the beach has become a global playground for kite-surfing enthusiasts.
Widely known for its natural beauty and the strong northern winds, blowing during summer at a maximum speed of 25 knots/46.3 kph, this place is the perfect spot for high adrenaline free-style fun. The sea is crystal clear and sandy while the predominant winds provide with non stop beach breaks and powerful lefts and rights.
Along the coastline, there are schools with experienced instructors, awaiting to introduce you to the amazing kitesurfing world and lead you safely into the waves. The best season to kitesurf in Guincho Beach is from July to September and for those who seek the high speed winds of the spot, the best part of the day is in the afternoon. Kite-surfers should be careful also of the sea-currents. However, because of the location’s popularity, bear in mind that the spot is overcrowded during weekends.
Located on Thatcher Road, Rte 127A, Good harbor beach is a relatively small, sandy beach in Gloucester, suitable for all levels of experience.
The Turks and Caicos Islands lie in the Lucayan Archipelago and are a British Overseas Territory consisting of eight islands: West Caicos, Providenciales, East Caicos, South Caicos, North and Middle Caicos, Grand Turk and Saly Cay. Only East and West Caicos are uninhabited. Apart from a superb tourist destination, they are also well-known as an offshore financial center. The climate of the islands is classified as marine tropical, providing relatively consistent temperatures throughout the year.
Having earned itself the name "Maldives" of Kenya, Galu beach is situated at 5 km/3 mi away from Diani Beach. The spot is calmer than the busy Diani Beach and boasts an indigenous flora. The white sandy beach incorporated with the clear turquoise waters offers a perfect choice for an amazing beach holiday.
Horseneck Beach is situated at the southern part of eastern Massachusetts and is widely known for the variety of activities it offers.
Sunset Beach is located in north Orange County and is undoubtedly one of the most favorable kite-surfing spots in California. The spot offers peaceful and luxurious surroundings all year long, while the better season for going kite-surfing is from April to October.
Gulfport, founded by William H. Hardy and Joseph T. Jones, is the second largest city in Mississippi. It is a colorful beachfront city on the Gulf of Mexico with beautiful, long, white sand beaches and a strong commercial center. It offers several opportunities for shopping as well as golfing, gambling and water sports.
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.
Ericeira is a seaside resort and fishing community that belongs to the municipality of Mafra, situated on the western coast of Portugal. The resort is a popular destination to many surfers, since the area hosts more than 40 beaches with excellent surfing conditions.
Torres Vedras is a beautiful ancient city, located in the western part of Lisbon district. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean with more than 20 km/12.4 mi long of coastline, amazing sandy beaches surrounded by mountainous landscapes with wide open space, the city provides with many outdoor and recreational activities.
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.
After washing your hair with a 2in1 shampoo product, you get excited with the result. After practicing 5 sports into 1, imagine how you may feel. It's not a shampoo advertisement, it's all about kite-surf. It's an extreme sport that combines five sports in one (wake-board, paragliding, surf, windsurf, gymnastic). The alternate game with the waves and the wind gives you an overdose of adrenaline.
Praia da Areia Branca is a beautiful vibrant small village, located in the Portuguese west coast, just a few miles north of Lisbon. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and with an amazing sandy coastline that stretches up to 12 km/7.4 mi long, this place is considered to be the European surfing mecca, having hosted many national and international surfing competitions.
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.
Sintra is located near Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal. The spot combines the mystery of mountain with the magic of seam making it a major tourist destination center, visited by people from all around the world. It is the right place for a romantic getaway.
