Quinta do Lago, Portugal
Quinta do Lago, Portugal is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE and SW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Quinta do Lago, Portugal !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Quinta do Lago, Portugal is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE and SW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Quinta do Lago, Portugal !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From Almancil, follow the direction to Quinta do Lago. Once there, follow the beach sign.
Nearest Airports
Distance
10km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Almancil, follow the direction to Quinta do Lago. Once there, follow the beach sign.
Nearest Airports
Distance
10km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Quinta do Lago, Portugal
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Good weather all year. Algarve has probably the best weather around Europe. Wetsuit in winter, board shorts in summer, the rest of the year a shorty is enough.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE and SW .
There is Thermal wind at Quinta do Lago, Portugal.
Wind all year. Best season from March to October. Normally it's Southwest wind (thermal wind), East or Southeast (Levante wind from Tarifa). From 12-22 knots.
Wind usually blows from E, SE and SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Quinta do Lago, Portugal are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Good weather all year. Algarve has probably the best weather around Europe. Wetsuit in winter, board shorts in summer, the rest of the year a shorty is enough.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE and SW .
There is Thermal wind at Quinta do Lago, Portugal.
Wind all year. Best season from March to October. Normally it's Southwest wind (thermal wind), East or Southeast (Levante wind from Tarifa). From 12-22 knots.
Wind usually blows from E, SE and SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Quinta do Lago, Portugal are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Quinta do Lago, Portugal is a Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Nice beach with a very good restaurant (one of the most famous in the Algarve). On high tide, the beach tends to be a bit short on space but still with enough space to launch safely.
Good kite spot. Waves on winter time or with Levante wind. Works with all tides.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Quinta do Lago, Portugal is a Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Nice beach with a very good restaurant (one of the most famous in the Algarve). On high tide, the beach tends to be a bit short on space but still with enough space to launch safely.
Good kite spot. Waves on winter time or with Levante wind. Works with all tides.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Best Schools in Algarve
Additional information
A parking is available at Quinta do Lago, Portugal.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
During weekends or summer vacations, avoid kiting in the middle of the swimmers.
Webcams around Quinta do Lago, Portugal
Webcams around Quinta do Lago, Portugal
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
32 knotsFaro, Portugal 12:34:21 am, GMT+1 Model: gfs27_long, updated 24 minutes ago | 1473 |
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1:20 -0.9m
7:40 0.7m
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21:40 0.7m
4:30 -0.6m
10:50 0.5m
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23:15 0.7m
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12:05 0.6m
18:10 -0.6m
0:20 0.9m
6:50 -0.9m
13:00 0.8m
19:00 -0.8m
1:05 1.0m
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13:35 0.9m
19:35 -0.9m
1:45 1.2m
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14:10 1.1m
20:10 -1.1m
2:20 1.2m
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14:40 1.2m
20:35 -1.1m
2:50 1.3m
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15:10 1.2m
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3:20 1.3m
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15:35 1.3m
Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Algarve
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Wind stats in Algarve...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
---|---|
Jan | 29 |
Feb | 38 |
Mar | 40 |
Apr | 43 |
May | 45 |
Jun | 51 |
Jul | 65 |
Aug | 56 |
Sep | 33 |
Oct | 27 |
Nov | 29 |
Dec | 30 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 9 kitesurf schools and 29 kitesurf spots in Algarve.
Best months: April May June July August September
Best months: April May June July August September
Accomodation around the spot
Quinta do Lago, Portugal









