Kite-surf Lagoa de Albufeira

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean, Lagoon Water type: Flat, Chop, Small wave Water hazards: Swimmers, Fishernets Water quality: Clean Infos: Lagoon separated from sea bye 50m sand block. Flat water, waves in the outside (sea) 1m. Water (in summer) chest high, but can also be dry, in winter much higher on the lagoon. Beach type & size: Sand - Big Infos: Normal sand. Kite spot near the sea, windsurfing spot in the middle. Identified hazards: None Beachgoer: None Weather specificities: Summer: air 35C, water 25C. Winter: air and water variable. Wind type: Thermal Wind specificities: Summer: NW from 10-25 knots, more often 18/20 knots (Portuguese Nortada). Winter: from E, NE, N, NW, W - not as good as in summer. Best months: May, June, July, August, September Access description: by Car - Enter A2 to the South, exit: Sesimbra. Follow that road for approx. 15 min, then exit Lagoa de Albufeira, then 10 min, then exit Lagoa Albufeira, then look for the water! Go by car! Specific rules: None Extra: Careful with swimmers in summer. Accommodations: Shop, Toilet, Food, Parking