Faro de Trafalgar Reviews and Ratings

Visitor reviews of Faro de Trafalgar surf break

• August 26, 2012
  toni from Spain
  

  Faro d trafalgar es una ola k necesita unas condociones d marra especiales como baja subiendo y viento d levante y un swell medio para k funcione,en verano no hay olas como en toda la costa gaditana,no nos enga?emos,salvo algun dia raro,aparte en l aparcamiento hay un señor k vende pulseritas y mierdesillas jipis supuestamente,k t kiere cobrar 4e por la cara x aparcar alli,cuando ese aparcamiento es para clientes del chiringuito las dunas,pero weno,siempre hay listos k se aprovechan dl verano,por ultimo solo decir k no merece la pena ir n verano iwal k digo k si en invierno hay poco mar y viento de levante,faro de trafalgar es la mejor opcion,un saludo y un abrazo al tio del aparcamiento!!,ojala se gaste el dinero
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• Faro de Trafalgar Ratings

  Based on 3 votes. Vote

  Quality on a good day: 3.7 (1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class).	Consistency of Surf: 3.7 (1: Faro de Trafalgar is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).
  Regional Rating: 4.5 (1: Faro de Trafalgar is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Spain - Andalucia. 5: the best break in Spain - Andalucia).	Difficulty Level: 2.3 (1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).
  Onshore Wind: 2.0 (1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Faro de Trafalgar can offer better rides with a light wind behind them).	Other Options: 5.0 (1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Faro de Trafalgar, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures).
  Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.0 (1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Faro de Trafalgar are often excellent).	Water Quality: 4.5 (1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).
  Crowds: 4.0 (1: Often too crowded. 5: Faro de Trafalgar is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).	Access: 4.3 (1: Getting to Faro de Trafalgar 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).
  Scenery: 5.0 (1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting).	Local Attitude: 4.0 (1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly).
  Accommodation: 3.0 (1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Faro de Trafalgar for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels).	Camping: 3.5 (1: Camping at Faro de Trafalgar is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe).
  Entertainment: 4.0 (1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Faro de Trafalgar is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus).	Equipment and Repairs: 5.0 (1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too).
  Eating: 3.0 (1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Faro de Trafalgar, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants).	Drinking: 3.0 (1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Faro de Trafalgar where you can stay or park a camper van overnight).

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