Surf Trip Peniche, Figueira da Foz and Porto

As we move along the coast to the North area of Portugal the landscape changes, giving space to more green and diverse areas, fresher and more humid climate. Looking back to Portuguese history you will find out that the North was the cradle of the nation and for these, you will be able to find very old traditions. Big diversity of waves, almost empty long sandy beaches and some more urban as we move close to cities like Peniche, Figueira da Foz or Porto.

In the free time it will be possible to visit cultural cities such as Óbidos, Nazaré, Aveiro and Porto and also, taste the amazing local gastronomy.

SURF
Many options and variety, being Supertubos, Buarcos and Espinho the top spots on this coast area but there are many more where to surf such as Baleal, Praia do Norte, Cabedelo, Praia da Barra, Aguçadora, just to name some of them, depending of the sea and weather conditions there will be enough options.

CULTURE
On the way and in the free time it will be possible to visit cultural cities such as Peniche, Óbidos, Nazaré, Figueira da Foz, Aveiro and Porto.

FOOD
The regional gastronomy makes use of its natural resources, so Caldo Verde, appreciated all over the country, is a cabbage soup that originated here. In the west, bounded by the sea, the freshness and quality of the fish and sea food mainly sardines, goose barnacle, sea bream, sea bass, codfish, octopus, Cataplana de Marisco (seafood stew) and clams. In terms of meat there are many ways to eat steaks, pork entrecote, meat sausage or the famous Francesinha (smoked meats and cheese sandwich) from Porto and the Cozido à Portuguesa (rustic meat stew). Also a great area to taste cheeses.

In the sweets the top are Pastéis from Peniche, sweet eggs from Aveiro and Pastéis de Tentúgal.

WINES
On this itinerary we’ll cross into several known wine regions influenced by the Atlantic Ocean as Lisbon, Bairrada and Vinho Verde, but still close to others such as Porto and Douro, known by the Porto and de Douro wines plus for its beauty and monumentality, the region was recognized by UNESCO as a "World Heritage Site".