Europe Kiteboard Spot in Portugal
Obidos Lagoon
The Obidos Lagoon is one of the best places in Portugal to start kiteboarding because of the shallow, waist-deep water, which is generally flat and with acres of space. The Lagoon, located one hour north of Lisbon in the Centro Region, is exposed to the full force of the Nortada wind, which is funneled in by the neighboring hills. Summer conditions are ideal, but this is a year-round kiteboarding spot as Obidos works in all wind directions and at all times of the day. There's lots of space to practice as it's generally less crowded than some of the other kite spots nearer to Lisbon. The flat water is perfect for mastering all your tricks, whether that’s relaunching your kite, first jumps, board offs, or busting your first double handle pass. Because the bottom is sandy and there are no channels to draw you out into the ocean, the Obidos Lagoon is a relatively safe area spot to learn to kitesurf, and also offers amazing freestyle kiteboarding conditions for you aspiring pro riders.
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Obidos Lagoon Kitesurfing wind conditions
Obidos lagoon works for kitesurfing in all wind directions. The Nortada in the summer months blows between 15-25 knots most days from May-September and is the most consistent time of year for wind. Other than that you’ll just have to rely on the forecast and check it as it comes, like with most spots in Europe. There’s a good chance of wind here due to the natural shape of the mountains funneling the wind in, so it might be a good idea to get in touch with a local kite school for the most accurate wind conditions.
body wear
- long neo
- short neo
downwinder
- No
ride type
- freeride
- freestyle
- wakestyle
skill level
- beginner
- intermediate
- advanced
- professional
spot type
- lagoon
starting area
- sandy beach
water condition
- flat water
wind daytime
- all day
wind type
- constant
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Historical Wind Stats for Obidos Lagoon Kiteboarding
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Forecast for Obidos Lagoon the next days
Infrastructure
Around the Kiteboarding Spot Obidos Lagoon
Cheap flights in and out of the country have helped the once-quaint west Portuguese coast to become a thriving hotspot for adventure-seekers and those searching for a more romantic escape. Anyone looking for sunny beaches, genuine local feelings, and a slower pace of life will feel right at home here. Obidos will not fail you if you look for superb meals, nice accommodation, and ideal kitesurfing conditions.
There are surf spots up and down the nearby coast and plenty of mountain biking to be done as well depending how energetic you feel. If you just want to relax, Portugal definitely has your back, with great food, great wine (and Port obviously), and great people.
camper parking
- Only by day
car parking
- At the spot
emergency
- Kite repair
has restaurant
- Yes
has toilet
- No
has shower
- No
Logistics
How to get to Obidos Lagoon
Lisbon airport (LIS) is the closest international airport. Your best bet is to rent a car and drive yourself, especially if you want to be able to get to the different launch sites, and to explore the local area in general. There’s parking at various points around the lagoon depending on the wind direction.
accommodation
- near the spot
public transport
- Mellow
rental cars
- Recommended
Notice
It`s all summer free to kite. To go towards the wave spot Bom Sucesso, you will need to pack your kite and go along the road. It`s stricktly forbidden to kite through the first 500 m during 15.06 - 15.09!
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