Beliche Reviews and Ratings
(The Algarve, Portugal)
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Visitor reviews of Beliche surf break
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“I had a nice Session last year in Winter. No locals - sad story.. next time go for the kill :D hahaha”
Imi from FRANCE - 28 Oct 2014
Beliche Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 6 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.0(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: 2.2(1: Beliche is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.5(1: Beliche is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in The Algarve. 5: the best break in The Algarve). |
Difficulty Level: 3.0(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: Beliche can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.7(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Beliche, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.7(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Beliche are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.6(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.4(1: Often too crowded. 5: Beliche is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.6(1: Getting to Beliche 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: 3.5(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 2.2(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 Beliche for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 2.2(1: Camping at Beliche is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.2(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Beliche is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.2(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Beliche, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.5(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Beliche where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Hello. I surfed the bunk bed (Beliche) this summer but I was very unhappy because I got kicked out and attacked on the beach by two local brothers they barely spoke English. They said they were training for the world tour and they we're pros and they wanted to be the only ones to surf there because they were going to be the first on the contest. I said I was just a person who wanted some fun waves, they shouted I did not understand that English. The locals here are obnoxious.”
Toni Saponaro from AUSTRALIA - 09 Sep 2013

