Mid September sessions with Surf Guide Algarve
Whenever I say that the Algarve is the closest thing to Paradise I mean this in a much wider range then just surfing. Surely you can find better quality waves, even in Portugal. Yet, for what price? Many quote on quote ‘good waves‘ also have very good surfers on them. Dedicating their lives on that piece of moving salt water. Little to no chance you will get any of that. Then there are the more exclusive trips to more remote places of the globe. Trips with a large price tag, not without risk and purely surf driven. *Pretty sure my four year old wont be happy 10 days on a boat. In this blog we take a small step outside our comfort zone, leaving the Algarve a few days. Only to return in full swing for more mid september sessions with the surf guide algarve crew.
Family- not surf - trip
Room for only one surfboard in the car and a not very promising looking forecast. Holiday with the family, not a surf trip. But we do stick to the coastline and we all know mr. Surf Guide does not need a whole lot to be stoked. Seven surfs in seven days, a real good score. Without chasing any swells or tides we got some real fun waves. A slab reef break shared with two local boogs. Huge burgers in Guincho enjoyed with a friend we know from Lagos. Carcavelos again with a boogie boarder *these guys just have an eye for fun waves. Ending the show in the most crowded wave of Portugal Arrifana.
Back in the South
My father always says, ‘the best thing about the holidays is coming back home again.‘ Arguably this has a lot to do with the fact they sleep in a tent on the ground. Our family trip requires at least two king size beds and a dishwasher to meet our standards. At the same time, I see his point. Its nice to be back home. Starting with your own bed, and obviously our own waves. During the last session of the trip I meet a surf guide regular at Arrifana. Meeting up the next day for some less crowded waves. Beliche showing her friendly side, at the right spot at the right time again.
