Playa de Patos (El Pico) Reviews and Ratings
(Galicia, Spain)
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Visitor reviews of Playa de Patos (El Pico) surf break
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“I don't recommend this spot. Localism at its finest... waves with bad quality. Better places in Portugal. Reminds me Lunada Bay in the 90s but loaded with gypsies and "professionals".. don't load in that place unless you want to loose your time, patience and nerves.”
Alex from UNITED STATES - 27 Aug 2019
Playa de Patos (El Pico) Ratings
Overall: 1.0. Based on 54 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.1(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: 3.0(1: Playa de Patos (El Pico) is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.9(1: Playa de Patos (El Pico) is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Galicia. 5: the best break in Galicia). |
Difficulty Level: 2.9(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.7(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Playa de Patos (El Pico) can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Playa de Patos (El Pico), it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.5(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Playa de Patos (El Pico) are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.1(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 1.6(1: Often too crowded. 5: Playa de Patos (El Pico) is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.9(1: Getting to Playa de Patos (El Pico) 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: 4.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 2.1(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.8(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Playa de Patos (El Pico) for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 2.3(1: Camping at Playa de Patos (El Pico) is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.9(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Playa de Patos (El Pico) is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 4.7(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.6(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Playa de Patos (El Pico), from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.5(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Playa de Patos (El Pico) where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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