El Mongol Reviews and Ratings
(Spain – Asturias)
Visitor reviews of El Mongol surf break
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December 15, 2011
Mariano from United States
The name used for this surf spot is very offensive. We have want people to use the alternative name of El Maritimo. I grew up in Gijon and we always called that spot El Maritimo, in reference to a residence, El Sanatorio Maritimo, close by that has serve people with Developmental Disabilities for decades. The name Mongol is a derogatory word in Spanish to refer to people with Down Syndrome.
People with Down Syndrome and their families really resent the use of this word. Please help us end this practice.
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El Mongol Ratings
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Consistency of surf: 4.0
(1: El Mongol is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).
Difficulty level: 3.0
(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).
Water quality: 2.0
(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).
Crowds: 2.0
(1: Often too crowded. 5: El Mongol is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).
Access: 5.0
(1: Getting to El Mongol requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break).
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