Costa Vicentina · 37°18′N 8°52′W
Arrifana
A cliff-ringed bay near Aljezur, partly sheltered by a headland and a rock stack, which makes it one of the more forgiving spots on an otherwise heavy stretch of coast.
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Arrifana
A cliff-ringed bay near Aljezur, partly protected by a headland and an offshore rock stack. That shelter makes it one of the more forgiving spots on an otherwise heavy stretch of the west coast.
IntermediatesAutumn to spring; workable much of the year
Monte Clérigo
A north-west-facing beach below a small hamlet near Aljezur, with sand to the north, rocks to the south and a stream that shapes the banks. Few surfers even on good days, and wind is the main thing to watch.
IntermediatesAutumn to springRead next
Guides
A week on the Costa Vicentina
The wild southwest, from Vila Nova de Milfontes to Sagres: powerful beach breaks, almost no development, a natural park the whole way. What a week looks like and where to base.
A week surfing the Algarve
Base in Lagos or Sagres, chase the wind between two coastlines, and use the west-coast beaches when the south goes flat.
How to avoid the crowds surfing in Portugal
The Portuguese coast is busy in the obvious places at the obvious times. Change one of three things -- when, where, or what time of day -- and it thins out fast.
Schools & rentals here
Surf schools, camps & board rental in ArrifanaAljezur Surf School
A surf school and camp based in Vales, Aljezur, teaching at Praia da Arrifana and Praia do Monte Clérigo with Portuguese Surf Federation instructors and groups of up to eight.
SurfArrifana Surf Lodge
A small surf lodge run by Aldo and Sarah in Vale da Telha, five minutes from Arrifana beach, with private and shared rooms, a plunge pool and yoga terrace, and all-inclusive surf and yoga or jiu-jitsu packages.
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Nearby
Carrapateira
A small village in the Aljezur hills between two of the best-known surf beaches in the south-west, Bordeira and Amado, both inside the Costa Vicentina natural park.
Surf
Odeceixe
Where the Seixe river meets the sea on the Alentejo/Algarve border, with a river-mouth beach that suits beginners at low tide and open surf on the sea side.
Surf
Zambujeira do Mar
A small village on the cliff edge with a beach below the church and more breaks a walk in either direction. Remote, cold water, few people.
SurfCommon questions
- What are the surf spots in Arrifana?
- Arrifana has 2 spot guides here: Arrifana, Monte Clérigo.
- Is Arrifana good for beginners?
- Not really — the spots listed here suit intermediate surfers and above.
- Is there a surf school in Arrifana?
- Yes — 2 are listed for Arrifana.