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Sagres, a hidden gem on the southwest coast of Portugal
Sagres is an ideal destination for those looking to connect deeply with nature and with themselves. Whether you are looking for great surfing or yoga, a romantic beach holiday, a family-friendly destination or a fun destination to enjoy traveling on your own, this is definitely the place for you!
In addition, Sagres is located in the Costa Vicentina Natural Park, a protected area known for its impressive biodiversity. Hiking trails go through beautiful landscapes and lead to hidden coves, fields, and breathtaking viewpoints. In our reception we can provide you more information about the area!
Something for Everyone
Why Surf in Sagres? 
Prime Surf Conditions
Sagres, at Portugal’s southwestern tip, boasts consistent surf from the Atlantic and Mediterranean. With 300 sunny days annually and mild winters, it’s perfect year-round for all levels of surfers.
Variety of Surf Spots
From the powerful waves at Praia do Tonel to the beginner-friendly swells at Praia da Mareta, Sagres offers diverse breaks. Each beach has its own unique waves, ensuring endless opportunities for surfers of all levels.
Stunning Natural Beauty
Surfing in Sagres immerses you in the South West Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park. Enjoy dramatic cliffs, golden beaches, and crystal-clear waters as your surfing backdrop.
Surf-Friendly Community
Sagres has a vibrant surf community with numerous surf shops, schools, and hostels like Sagres Sun Stay, ensuring you’re always in good company.
Activities Beyond Surfing
When not surfing, explore historical sites like the SagresFortress, hike coastal trails, or enjoy the famous sunset by the lighthouse.
Prime Surf Conditions
Sagres, at Portugal’s southwestern tip, boasts consistent surf from the Atlantic and Mediterranean. With 300 sunny days annually and mild winters, it’s perfect year-round for all levels of surfers.
Variety of Surf Spots
From the powerful waves at Praia do Tonel to the beginner-friendly swells at Praia da Mareta, Sagres offers diverse breaks. Each beach has its own unique waves, ensuring endless opportunities for surfers of all levels.
Stunning Natural Beauty
Surfing in Sagres immerses you in the South West Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park. Enjoy dramatic cliffs, golden beaches, and crystal-clear waters as your surfing backdrop.
Surf-Friendly Community
Sagres has a vibrant surf community with numerous surf shops, schools, and hostels like Sagres Sun Stay, ensuring you’re always in good company.
Activities Beyond Surfing
When not surfing, explore historical sites like the SagresFortress, hike coastal trails, or enjoy the famous sunset by the lighthouse.
SURFING DESTINATION
The Most Renown Surfing Beaches in the Sagres Region
Sagres is also a popular surfing destination in Portugal. Its powerful waves and consistent swell attract surfers from all over the world. Whether you are an experienced surfer or a beginner looking to catch your first wave, Sagres has many different beaches which offer excellent surfing conditions and a vibrant surf culture that will not leave you indifferent.
Depending on the wind direction, surfers can choose from a wide range of beaches in Sagres and its surroundings. The diverse coastline offers numerous options to catch the perfect wave. Whether you seek challenging swells or more relaxed waves, Sagres has something for everyone.
Surfing Spots
Amado Beach
Amado Beach
Overview
Amado Beach is one of the most popular surf spots on the west coast. Surrounded by rolling hills, it offers a welcoming environment for surfers of all levels.
Surf Characteristics
Offers a variety of breaks, perfect for learning and progression. Waves range around 2 to 6 ft, with smaller, more manageable waves close to shore for beginners. The beach faces west, receiving consistent swells year-round. The beach features both left and right-handers, with predominant offshore winds from the east ensuring clean wave faces. The best conditions are during mid to high tides but be aware of some areas that has rocks under water.
Beliche Beach
Beliche Beach
Overview
Tucked beneath impressive cliffs, Beliche beach in the town of Sagres is a small spot known for its powerful surf. It’s a favourite for surfers seeking a dramatic and challenging environment.
Surf Characteristics
When the swell is right Beliche beach is known for its hollow, fast waves breaking close to shore. The waves then typically range from 4 to 10 ft, making it ideal depending on swell for more advanced surfers. The predominant northerly winds create optimal surf conditions, producing strong and clean waves.
Bordeira Beach
Bordeira Beach
Overview
Bordeira Beach, north of Sagres, is famous for its vast sandy area and the fact that it offers very consistent surf conditions. The rugged cliffs and natural environment offer a raw and unspoiled surf experience.
Surf Characteristics
Bordeira Beach features both beach and point breaks, with waves catering to all skill levels. Waves range from 2 to 8 ft, providing consistent and powerful surf. The west-facing beach captures reliable swells year-round, although offshore winds from the southeast and northwest swell create ideal conditions. The best waves break over the sandbanks and points along the beach.
Castelejo Beach
Castelejo Beach
Overview
Next to Cordoama, Castelejo Beach offers a similar surf experience with dramatic cliffs and wide sands. It’s great for surfers seeking powerful waves in a stunning natural setting.
Surf Characteristics
Castelejo Beach is known for strong beach breaks, with waves ranging from 4 to 10 ft. Depending on the swell beginners can have conditions to practise, but it’s definitely a beach were swell allowing advanced surfers will be spotted. The beach faces west-northwest, ensuring it receives consistent swells, but one should watch out for the rock formations under water.
Cordoama Beach
Cordoama Beach
Overview
Part of the Costa Vicentina Natural Park, CordoamaBeach is known for its expansive sandy shoreline and stunning natural scenery. Surfers love it for its beauty and quality waves.
Surf Characteristics
It features powerful beach breaks suitable for all levels. Waves range from 3 to 8 ft, though they can get larger during strong swells. The beach faces west-northwest, capturing consistent Atlantic swells. The beach offers both left and right-handers, with the best waves during mid to high tides. With strong currents and rips, depending on the swell it more suitable more frequently for advanced surfers. rock formations should be taken in consideration.
Mareta Beach
Mareta Beach
Overview
Mareta Beach is a sheltered, family-friendly beach in Sagres. Its gentle waves and east-facing orientation make it a popular choice for beginner surfers.
Surf Characteristics
Mareta Beach is protected from the predominant northwesterlywinds, resulting in frequent smaller, gentler waves. Waves typically range from 2 to 5 ft, perfect for beginners to learn and practice. The beach features beach breaks, with the best conditions during low to mid tides. Winter swells bring larger waves and depending on tide more advanced surfer select it as a spot.
Tonel Beach
Tonal Beach
Overview
Tonel Beach, located in the heart of Sagres, has a vibrant surf scene and is a top spot for surfers.
Surf Characteristics
Tonel Beach faces west, catching powerful Atlantic swells. The beach offers consistent waves ranging from 3 to 8 ft, suitable for all levels. The beach features reef and beach breaks, with the best waves breaking over the rocks on the northern end. The predominant east and northeast offshore winds makes it an ideal spot for surfers year-round.
Zavial Beach
Zavial Beach
Overview
Zavial Beach is only a short car distance from the town of Raposeira, considered one of the most popular surfing beaches on the south coast.
Surf Characteristics
Zavial Beach tends to be best suited for intermediate to advanced surfers when there are offshore winds from northwest, which might have to face tricky rips. Otherwise under different winds might can be welcoming to beginners.
Activities
All the activities you can do with us!
Surf
The waves on our beaches attract both beginners and experienced surfers, making it a popular destination for surfers of all levels.
Yoga
Sagres offers an idyllic location for you to connect with the Atlantic Ocean, allowing you to breathe in the energizing sea breeze.
Biking & Hiking
From seaside routes with ocean views to rural trails that take you through fields and hills, you will always find a spot to connect with nature.
Skating
Our seaside village is perfect for skateboarding and longboarding while feeling the ocean breeze on your face.