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Category Archives: Portugal

Portugal makes waves: Liga MEO Pro Surf and another big wave record?

Portugal keeps rising on the global surfing stage. In terms of extreme sports, Garrett McNamara has been getting a lot … More

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Stone Roses play Optimus Alive Festival in July

I recently posted about the upcoming Sumol Summer Fest, which will take place in Ericeira at the end of June. … More

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Here come the Irish + Portugal’s first surf film fest

Surfing is exploding in Ireland and many Irish surfers are heading to Portugal to sample some of the world’s best … More

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A video trip down to Ericeira

Ever wonder how Ericeira became the center of surfing in Portugal? Well then watch this video (made in November 2011) … More

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Amazing waves…

Beautiful beaches and great waves help make Portugal a top destination for travelers and surfers alike. Those who don’t actually … More

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Surfing in Portugal and beyond

Here are a couple of bits of news concerning a recent surfing event (well, bodyboarding anyway) in Portugal and what … More

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Garrett McNamara on surfing a 90ft wave in Portugal

Back in November I mentioned Garrett McNamara’s amazing run on a 90ft (30m) wave in Portugal. Was it the biggest … More

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Portugal and Ericeira surf news!

It’s nice to read a bit of good news about places you have some connection with. While surfing the web … More

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Ericeira: The perfect place to learn to surf

If you’re on the lookout for a beautiful Portuguese village with traditional food, delicious coffee and picturesque cobbled streets, Ericeira, … More

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No blatant localism!

When I was 13 one of my favorite bands was JFA (Jodie Foster’s Army), a hardcore punk skater band from … More

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