KiteGlobeAltura
Altura is a kiteboarding spot near Faro in Portugal, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E, SE, SW wind, best ridden in June, July, August.
| Country | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Faro |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | E, SE, SW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | June, July, August |
| Coordinates | 37.1693, -7.4987 |
About Altura
The water is choppy and never has big waves. Typical Mediterranean Sea (although it is no inside the Mediterranean Sea). No Atlantic ocean waves.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Altura?
The best time to kite Altura is June, July, August, when the E, SE, SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Altura offers open ocean conditions with E, SE, SW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Altura?
From the Faro airport go to the Via do Infante highway and leave it in the direction of Monte Gordo. Then follow the directions to Monte Gordo until there is a Altura Sign (there is a very tall building that is the only one in the area. Easy to spot!).
View Altura on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Altura?
8 kite schools operate in Portugal. See kite schools in Portugal →
Other kite spots near Altura
- Manta Rota
- Monte Gordo
- Cabanas Island
- Cabanas de Tavira
- Ilha de Tavira / Torre D'Aires
- Fuseta Lagoon
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.