Surfers continue to search for the sweetest wave
Recent times have seen the more experienced surfer enjoy the still undiscovered surfing spot of the Porto E Norte region in northern Portugal. This region not only offers surfers the chance to ride largely uncrowded waves, but also a beautiful coastline with endless beaches and a taste of real Portuguese culture and lifestyle. This spot offers fun waves during the summer time, ideal for the beginner surfer, as well as more unpredictable waves during the spring and autumn which are sure to challenge even the most hardened surf aficionado.
For adventure-hungry surfing enthusiasts, one of the newest and most prime locations for tackling the waves is off the coast of Yemen. Although rarely the first place anyone thinks of when surfing is mentioned, Yemen is slowly starting to attract visitors with its intense low pressure system churning up huge waves during the summer months. This is not a surfing trip for the beginner or the faint of heart mind you; in fact, only a handful of people have ever ridden the waves off the Yemeni coast, with experts advising anyone who wishes to join this elite group to take the waves very seriously.
Peru has also emerged as an undiscovered surfer’s paradise, offering 2400km of coastline with countless world-class waves and hardly anyone in the water. With tropical temperatures and warm water all year round in Peru, many consider the surfing spots to be some of the most exotic in the world. Coupled with the great food, hospitality and exotic culture on offer around the surfing towns of Peru’s north shore, taking on the waves in Peru could be the trip of a lifetime.
Ireland has also been on the receiving end of a growing buzz over its little known surf spots. Donegal, in the north-east of the country, in particular has been exciting surfers the world over, with ‘Surfing’ magazine recently tabbing the area has a ‘must surf’ spot. Great waves are almost a guarantee during the autumn months in this north Irish region, with plenty of room for everyone to enjoy them.
Across the country on the Western coast also lie a number of hidden-away surf spots. Those willing to put up with the cold water, wind and rain during the months of September, October and November will find the best waves the west coast has to offer, once the North Atlantic starts kicking out low pressure systems with some regularity. With access to the surf spots of western Ireland fairly easy to reach, with cheap flights to Knock landing any surf enthusiast right in the thick of the action), their tenure as undiscovered surfing spots seems to be limited, so enjoy them while you can!
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