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“A beautiful spot in a stunning setting with the historic hills of Sintra as a backdrop. It is very close to Lisbon and does get crowded, particularly on the weekend. The vibe is friendly in my experience despite the numbers.
Guincho is the indicator beach for all the breaks in Lisbon but can be badly affected by the prevailing NW winds in summer. A popular windsurfing spot on occasion. I've only visited here about 15 times but the surf seems quite consistent with some punch when it gets head high. There are numerous peaks breaking left and right. Sometimes cold fog can drift annoyingly across the beach when Lisbon is basking in hot sun.
Parking is right by the beach and there are good cafes, and fish restaurants in the area. Hotels are a short drive away unless you can afford the crazy prices of the 5* Moorish castle that sits next to the surf.”
Q, VoG from UNITED KINGDOM - 27 Jun 2010
Praia do Guincho Ratings
Overall: 4.0. Based on 11 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.1(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: 4.1(1: Praia do Guincho is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.3(1: Praia do Guincho is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Lisboa. 5: the best break in Lisboa). |
Difficulty Level: 3.3(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Praia do Guincho can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.8(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Praia do Guincho, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 4.7(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Praia do Guincho are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.7(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.3(1: Often too crowded. 5: Praia do Guincho is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.0(1: Getting to Praia do Guincho 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: 3.7(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.3(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Praia do Guincho for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.0(1: Camping at Praia do Guincho is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.4(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Praia do Guincho is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.5(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.6(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Praia do Guincho, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.4(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Praia do Guincho where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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