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Fonte da Telha, Portugal

● Beginner◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

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Water

Small waves · Medium waves

About This Spot

Fonte da Telha, Portugal is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Portugal.

Situated in Europe, the spot offers Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.

With N winds throughout the season, Fonte da Telha, Portugal delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

During the summer, less than at Nova Vaga (to the 5km north) and than Lago Albufeira (7km south). Only go out in sideshore and sideonshore winds. No other wind directions allowed (cliff in the back). North is the best direction.

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When to Go

Water cold, air temp hot during summer 25-35°C, cold during winter 10-20°C. Summer season is from May to mid-September.

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What to Expect

Atlantic ocean. During the winter is one of the only places where you can kite/windsurf because the SW `storm` waves are soften by the sea bottom. Waves are perfect specially if the sea is higher than 2m.

Wind & Conditions

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Best wind direction

During the summer, less than at Nova Vaga (to the 5km north) and than Lago Albufeira (7km south). Only go out in sideshore and sideonshore winds. No other wind directions allowed (cliff in the back). North is the best direction.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

Small wavesMedium waves

Atlantic ocean. During the winter is one of the only places where you can kite/windsurf because the SW `storm` waves are soften by the sea bottom. Waves are perfect specially if the sea is higher than 2m.

Big beachSand💧 Clean

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking✓ Available
🚻Toilets✓ Available
🍹Beach Bar / Food✓ Available
📚Lessons Available
🏨Accommodation
🛟Rescue Service
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers✓ Available

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

From Lisbon to Costa da Caparica, then to Fonte da Telha. 15km from Lisbon. By car or by beach train during the summer from Costa da Caparica.

Location

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Fonte da Telha, Portugal

38.5714°N, -9.1959°E

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