<div id="flag" style="float:right; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px"><img src="http://www.surfing-waves.com/travel/images/portugal.jpg" alt="Surfing in Portugal"></div><span class="subtitle">Surf Portugal</span></b><span class="subtitle"> - Quick Facts</span> LOCATION: Europe POPULATION: 10,500,000 NATIONALITY: Portuguese LANGUAGE: Portuguese CURRENCY: Euro Portugal is situated in southwestern Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, and is the westernmost country of mainland Europe. Portugal is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by <a href="http://www.surfing-waves.com/atlas/Europe/Spain.html" class="navlink">Spain</a> to the north and east. The Atlantic archipelagos of the <a href="http://www.surfing-waves.com/atlas/Europe/Azores.html" class="navlink">Azores</a> and <a href="http://www.surfing-waves.com/atlas/Europe/Madeira_Islands.html" class="navlink">Madeira</a> are also part of Portugal. Portugal has a mediterranean climate and is one of the warmest country in Europe.

Portugal picks up all the north, west and south swells from the Atlantic, making surf conditions very consistent. During winter the swell size is around the 6ft mark but can get to 15ft or more, making it a spot for those looking for challenging surf. There is surf throughout the summer months and you can expect waves of 3-5ft. The best time to visit the Algarve (southern Portugal) is in Autumn and Winter where constant powerful swells can be expected. The best time to visit the West Coast is in Autumn. <span class="subtitle">Highlights</span> Golden Sandy Beaches and clear blue water Supertubos Coxos