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Alvor beach (Praia de Alvor)
Overview:
Praia de Alvor (Alvor Beach) is a long white sandy beach. In July usually the PKRA stops here. Conditions here are similar to those found at the nearby Meia Praia. Be aware of the breakwater: to avoid risks sail downwind of it. The spot is particularly fine in south-westerlies (cross-onshore).
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Stay in Lagos or in Portimao and go to the beach by car or by bike. Better if you rent a small boat. The river lagoon can be reached by car.
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Don't kite or windsurf in the swimmer zone on the ocean side, east of the life guard hut.
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North wind (Portuguese "Nortada"), every day at 3pm for sure (18-20 knots, but sometimes up to 30). Sometimes earlier. Only in sunny days (more often). North is onshore/sideonshore in the lagoon.
Medium season:
45-70% >= 4 bf
Best season:
70% >= 4 bf
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Many restaurants, bars and clubs in Lagos, Alvor and Praia da Rocha.
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