About This Spot
Altura, Portugal is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Portugal.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Chop water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With E–SE–SW winds, peaking from June to August, Altura, Portugal delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
During the summer you have wind every day. It is some sort of effect that brings the SW wind during every single summer day to the East coast of Algarve (Altura is located in the middle). Wind from 12-20 knots during the summer, 15-25 when the good East wind enters in the winter. Wind side to sideon from either side (East, SE or SW). October to April it is a five star spot for the East wind that comes from Gibraltar (only works in the south of Portugal).
When to Go
Water is warm 20-23°C. Short wetsuit during summer or 3/3 long for the East winter wind. Summer from May to end of September.
What to Expect
The water is choppy and never has big waves. Typical Mediterranean Sea (although it is no inside the Mediterranean Sea). No Atlantic ocean waves.
Wind & Conditions
E · SE · SW
Best wind direction
During the summer you have wind every day. It is some sort of effect that brings the SW wind during every single summer day to the East coast of Algarve (Altura is located in the middle). Wind from 12-20 knots during the summer, 15-25 when the good East wind enters in the winter. Wind side to sideon from either side (East, SE or SW). October to April it is a five star spot for the East wind that comes from Gibraltar (only works in the south of Portugal).
Best Months
Water Conditions
The water is choppy and never has big waves. Typical Mediterranean Sea (although it is no inside the Mediterranean Sea). No Atlantic ocean waves.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From the Faro airport go to the Via do Infante highway and leave it in the direction of Monte Gordo. Then follow the directions to Monte Gordo until there is a Altura Sign (there is a very tall building that is the only one in the area. Easy to spot!).
Location
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