Praia Grande Reviews and Ratings
(Lisboa, Portugal)
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Visitor reviews of Praia Grande surf break
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“I have surfed in Carcavelos. I go to Praia Grande when Carcavelos is flat. In this situation, the waves in Praia Grande can be strong enough for a beginner, but when Carcavelos has good waves, Praia Grande is a place for novices to avoid. For me, 2+ meters waves are too big.
A good thing is that it is quite remote so there are always fewer surfers in the water compared to another spots closer to Lisboa, and even when it is crowded there is room enough to avoid being worried that anyone may hit you.”
Javier from PORTUGAL - 01 Jun 2010
Praia Grande Ratings
Overall: 3.3. Based on 6 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.4(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: 3.8(1: Praia Grande is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.5(1: Praia Grande is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Lisboa. 5: the best break in Lisboa). |
Difficulty Level: 2.4(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.2(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Praia Grande can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Praia Grande, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.2(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Praia Grande are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.4(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.4(1: Often too crowded. 5: Praia Grande is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Praia Grande 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: 4.5(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.0(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 Praia Grande for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.2(1: Camping at Praia Grande is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Praia Grande is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.8(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 5.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Praia Grande, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Praia Grande where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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