Discover Europe’s best surf spots

By Octavia Drughi | From a surfer’s standpoint, Portugal has it all. It’s not just the awesome waves, but also the surf culture, its authentic charm, and the fact that it’s inexpensive that make it one of the world’s top surfing destinations. Why go surfing in Portugal? The short answer would be this – Portugal delivers every kind of wave imaginable and anything you could possibly want from a surf trip...

Coming from Southern California, we had pretty high standards when it came to looking for awesome waves to surf. After traveling through 15 countries on our road trip through Europe, these were our favorite european surf destinations...

PDF - 27 Pages | Lanzarote is a real paradise for wave riders. This unique island has a pleasant climate all year around, magnificent beaches and lots of clean waves along the volcanic coast. Here you will find beach breaks, reefs, slabs and some of the best waves in Europe. Every year world and European championships are celebrated, but Lanzarote is not only a paradise for professionals, it is for all kind of levels.

The location of the islands in the Atlantic Ocean means they are exposed to strong off-shore winds, which create some of the best surfing conditions in the world. Powerful swells generated in the North Atlantic Ocean are very common and one can find more than 100 great breaks around the islands!

By Octavia Drughi | The best surf spots, as well as the highest concentration of surf camps in Spain, can be found on the Atlantic coast, on the mainland as well as on the Canary Islands. In Northern Spain, the Basque Country offers a great variety of waves for all levels of surfers. Further west, Cantabria and Asturias offer a good number of quality spots and big waves, while Galicia is the place to go to experience the power of the Atlantic Ocean firsthand...

With surf spot after surf spot, rights and lefts, steep and powerful, mellow and long, hollow and rippable waves, you are spoilt for choice in Southwest France. This is the home of Biarritz, the birthplace of European surfing. It’s also where you’ll find the best places to learn to surf in France. And if those aren’t good enough reasons, rest assured that the notoriously heavy barrels, big wave surf spots, mellow rollers, delicious food, and highly-acclaimed surf camps in Southwest France will keep you coming back for more!

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The question of permitted liquids in hand luggage continues to cause discussion and confusion among passengers. Many are not sure what and how much they are actually allowed to take with them. At the security check at the airport, the initial anticipation of the holiday can quickly get a severe damper...