🇵🇹 Portugal

Algarve diving and surf, Nazaré big-wave surf, Azores liveaboards, Madeira freediving, Guincho kite.

📖 10 Best Diving Spots in Portugal

58spots listed

2Diving

3Kitesurfing

53Surfing

12best months

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Difficulty Beginner Intermediate Advanced

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

Tags Solo-friendly Family-friendly Beginner-friendly Quiet Macro hotspot

Best for families

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Aguçadoura

Aguçadoura is a year-round Portuguese surf destination with consistent Atlantic swells and a welcoming local community.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Aver-o-mar

Aver-o-mar is a year-round Portuguese surf destination with consistent waves and local community support.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Costa da Caparica — Praia do Tarquínio

Beginner-friendly beach break on Portugal's Costa da Caparica with reliable shallow waves and sandy bottom.

Beginner 0–4m Jun·Jul·Aug+

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Figueira da Foz — Cabedelo

Cabedelo is a consistent intermediate beach break near Figueira da Foz with easy access and waves all year. Perfect for progressing surfers seeking reliable Portuguese Atlantic swell.

Intermediate 0–4m Jan·Feb·Mar+

Best for beginners

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Aguçadoura

Aguçadoura is a year-round Portuguese surf destination with consistent Atlantic swells and a welcoming local community.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Aver-o-mar

Aver-o-mar is a year-round Portuguese surf destination with consistent waves and local community support.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Azurara

Azurara is a year-round Portuguese surf spot with consistent waves and easy access from the northern coast.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Baleal Surfers Point

Baleal Surfers Point is a year-round Portuguese break on Baleal Island, protected within the Peniche/Santa Cruz marine area.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Iconic spots in Portugal

Hand-picked landmarks for divers visiting Portugal — sites widely featured in dive guides and trip reports.

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Aver-o-mar

Aver-o-mar is a year-round Portuguese surf destination with consistent waves and local community support.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Kitesurfing

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Fonte da Telha

Fonte da Telha is a year-round kite destination on Portugal's Setúbal Peninsula, offering consistent conditions for all skill levels.

Intermediate Jan·Feb·Mar+

Diving

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Nautilus-SUB

Nautilus-SUB is a year-round dive destination in Portugal with documented marine species observations and community footage.

Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Pesqueiro dos Viveiros

Pesqueiro dos Viveiros is a year-round Portuguese surf spot near Peniche with consistent Atlantic swells and access to a protected marine area.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Praia Internacional

Praia Internacional is a year-round Portuguese surf destination with consistent waves and easy beach access.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Praia Ribeira d' Ilhas

Praia Ribeira d'Ilhas is a year-round Portuguese surf destination with consistent waves and easy beach access.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Praia da Arda

Praia da Arda is a Portuguese beach break offering consistent Atlantic waves for surfers of various levels year-round.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Praia da Bordeira

Praia da Bordeira is a year-round Portuguese surf destination within the protected Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina natural park, offering consistent Atlantic swells.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Map of Portugal diving spots

58 spots — 8featured

All spots (58 spots)

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Aguçadoura

Aguçadoura is a year-round Portuguese surf destination with consistent Atlantic swells and a welcoming local community.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Amigos do Mar

Amigos do Mar offers year-round diving off Portugal's coast with documented marine life and active community support.

Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Aver-o-mar

Aver-o-mar is a year-round Portuguese surf destination with consistent waves and local community support.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Azurara

Azurara is a year-round Portuguese surf spot with consistent waves and easy access from the northern coast.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Baleal Surfers Point

Baleal Surfers Point is a year-round Portuguese break on Baleal Island, protected within the Peniche/Santa Cruz marine area.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Carcavelos Beach

Carcavelos Beach is a beginner-friendly Portuguese surf spot with consistent waves year-round, just west of Lisbon.

Beginner 0–5m

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Costa da Caparica — Praia do Tarquínio

Beginner-friendly beach break on Portugal's Costa da Caparica with reliable shallow waves and sandy bottom.

Beginner 0–4m Jun·Jul·Aug+

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Ericeira — Coxos

Coxos is a powerful reef break in Ericeira, Portugal, offering consistent, advanced-level waves year-round in shallow water.

Advanced 0–5m Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Ericeira — Ribeira d'Ilhas

Ribeira d'Ilhas is Ericeira's most consistent reef break, offering intermediate waves in shallow water year-round with reliable shape and protected access.

Intermediate 0–4m Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Figueira da Foz — Cabedelo

Cabedelo is a consistent intermediate beach break near Figueira da Foz with easy access and waves all year. Perfect for progressing surfers seeking reliable Portuguese Atlantic swell.

Intermediate 0–4m Jan·Feb·Mar+

Kitesurfing

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Fonte da Telha

Fonte da Telha is a year-round kite destination on Portugal's Setúbal Peninsula, offering consistent conditions for all skill levels.

Intermediate Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Leça

Leça is a year-round Portuguese surf break with consistent waves and easy access from the coast.

Intermediate Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Matosinhos

Matosinhos is a year-round Portuguese surf destination with consistent waves and strong local community support.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Matosinhos — Leça da Palmeira

Beginner-friendly beach break in Porto's suburbs with consistent waves and easy access. Surf year-round in shallow, forgiving water.

Beginner 0–3m Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Mindelo

Mindelo is a year-round Portuguese surf destination with protected coastal landscape and active local community.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Nautilus-SUB

Nautilus-SUB is a year-round dive destination in Portugal with documented marine species observations and community footage.

Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Nazaré — Praia do Norte (North Canyon)

Nazaré's North Canyon is the world's premier big-wave surf break. Tow-in required for waves exceeding 60 feet.

Advanced 0–8m Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Ofir

Ofir is a year-round Portuguese surf destination in the protected Parque Natural do Litoral Norte, offering consistent waves and a thriving local community.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Pesqueiro dos Viveiros

Pesqueiro dos Viveiros is a year-round Portuguese surf spot near Peniche with consistent Atlantic swells and access to a protected marine area.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Praia Internacional

Praia Internacional is a year-round Portuguese surf destination with consistent waves and easy beach access.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Praia Ribeira d' Ilhas

Praia Ribeira d'Ilhas is a year-round Portuguese surf destination with consistent waves and easy beach access.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Praia da Arda

Praia da Arda is a Portuguese beach break offering consistent Atlantic waves for surfers of various levels year-round.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Praia da Arrifana

Consistent Atlantic beachbreak with powerful waves, reliable swells, and a laid-back vibe. Best for intermediate surfers seeking year-round wavy conditions.

Intermediate 0–5m

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Praia da Baía

Praia da Baía offers consistent Atlantic swells year-round in Portugal's Peniche region, a protected marine area with reliable beach breaks.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+