If you are an adorer of good wine, then port wine is a good choice. Port wine is named after Porto and it’s one of the most famous international exports of Portugal.
But if you are looking for adventure, then you can visit the beautiful area of Torreira, in north Porto, where body-boarders can feel the adrenaline all year round. From September to April you can explore the big waves with swell sizes often around 6 ft (1.80 m) but it can reach from 9 ft (2.75 m) to 15 ft (4.55 m). So if you really want to challenge your adrenaline limits and you want to avoid the tourist season, it’s the right period to visit Torreira’s beach. During summer, the waves are more friendly to you with swell size around 4 ft (1.20 m).
The wind is light enough for the sea to be glassy about 15% of the time and blows offshore 17%. During autumn, the wind blows offshore 41% of the time while during winter blows offshore 48% and in spring 35%. Whether you are a begginer, intermediate or an advanced body-boarder, Pontoeste school can assist you in giving you the necessary training and acquire the experience you need to practice the sport. In Torreira, there are lots of accommodation where you can relax and other activities to enjoy in your spare time.
In the western coast of Portugal, in the municipality of Mafra, you'll find Ericeira, an old fishing village. It dates back to the 12th century, keeping up to date its beauty and history alive. The sunshine light, the cobble streets and the beautiful houses. The hospitality of the villagers and the harmony of their lives will seduce you.
Peniche is a seaside township in Portugal. It has a large harbor and it is well known as a fishing town. It's worth to visit the famous impressive 16th century fortress. It was used as a prison by the secret police of dictator Salazar, where political opponents were jailed.
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.
Brest is situated in a sheltered position near the western tip of Breton peninsula and on the western extremity of metropolitan France. The city is in the Finistère department in northwestern France, Brittany. Brest is an important harbor and the second French after Toulon military port. In Brest, you will find a famous incredible castle, standing there since the Middle Ages.
Sintra is located near Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal. It has become a major tourist center, visited by people from all around the world. Sintra has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its 19th-century ravishing architecture and landscapes.
Asilomar state beach is a state park located in Pacific Grove, California, USA.
Paiva River is a well-known Portuguese river, located in Serra Leomil and more particularly in the perish of Old Pear. The river flows into the Douro in the Castelo de Paiva.
Torreira is located in north of Porto, the second largest city in Portugal after Lisbon. Porto is one of the oldest European centers and registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. Although it's affected by the Atlantic ocean, the climate is semi-Mediterranean.
Paiva River is a well-known Portuguese river located in Serra Leomil and more particularly in the perish of Old Pear. The river flows into the Douro in the Castelo de Paiva.
Torreira is located near Porto, the second largest city in Portugal, after Lisbon. Porto is one of the oldest European centers and registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. It's also known for porto wine, one of the most famous international exports of Portugal.
The spot is located near Porto, the second largest city in Portugal, after Lisbon. Porto is one of the oldest European centers and registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. It's also known for porto wine, one of the most famous international exports of Portugal.
The Peneda-Geres National Park commonly known as Geres is the biggest park existing in Portugal. It is situated in the Notre Region in the northwest of Portugal, shared specifically by the districts of Viana do Castelo, Braga and Vila Real.
Torreira is located in the north, near Porto, the second largest city in Portugal after Lisbon. Porto is one of the oldest European centers and registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. Although it's affected by the Atlantic ocean, the climate is semi- Mediterranean.
