“Step into the Liquid” is a surf movie from 2003. It is one of my favorite surf films because it looks at surfing from very different approaches to the sport and its lifestyle.
I will do the same thing but from the Portugal/Portuguese perspective.
Having more than 900 kilometers of coastal line, Portugal has so much to offer. For those who enjoy the water, there is no limit to what you will find. So, I will just tell you a bit about it and then you can ask and learn about the rest.
Variety is everything. Imagine stunning cliffs, beaches that stretch for kilometers, secret tucked-away coves, and charming fishing villages. It’s like something out of a dream.
Let’s start by looking at the ocean. From the mountains or the cliffs, you can immerse yourself visually with vast ocean views. There is no shortage of places where you can just sit on the ground or a bench and contemplate the serenity of a sunset. In the Sanctuary of Santa Luzia in Viana do Castelo, on the edge of Cabo the Roca (the westernmost point of continental Europe), or even the cliffs in the Natural Park of Costa Vicentina. You have several options from the city to nature to purely enjoy.
Now let´s “step into the liquid”. If you are looking for calm waters surrounded by rocks for the kids to enjoy and go for a swim, you can have both in very different locations. For example, on the south coast of Portugal, in Algarve, you can enjoy calm, warm waters and in the north, in Mindelo, the rocks give natural protection and provide puddles where the kids can enjoy the water safely.
Of course, when it comes to the ocean, surfing is a natural mental connection. Therefore, there is no lack of options. If you want to start this “lifestyle”, Matosinhos in Porto, or Carcavelos in Lisboa are great places to do so. These protected areas and city closeness are great for beginners but then there are places like Peniche “Super Tubos”. This location receives one of the stages of the World Surfing Championship so the best surfers in the world come here to experience these waves. To finish, of course, I must mention the famous Nazaré Big Wave which has the biggest surfed wave record. These are just a few of the spots in Portugal.
Again, with more than 900 kilometers of coast, where do you want to “step into the liquid”?
