KiteGlobeAlvor
Alvor is a kiteboarding spot near Faro in Portugal, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE, SW, NW wind, best ridden in June, July, August.
| Country | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Faro |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, River Mouth |
| Best wind direction | SE, SW, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | June, July, August |
| Tide | High tide, Coming tide |
| Coordinates | 37.1221, -8.6157 |
About Alvor
Inside harbour: perfectly flat because of the sand bars and offshore wind with Nortada. Coast side is good for windsurf only with the Alvor East pier adding protection. The river mouth offers flat to choppy water and lots of shallow areas, perfect for beginners.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Alvor?
The best time to kite Alvor is June, July, August, when the SE, SW, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Alvor offers open ocean conditions with SE, SW, NW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean, river mouth.
How do I get to Alvor?
In the Alvor side park next to the football pitch and walk 15m to the lagoon.
Hazards at Alvor
Currents, Ships, Stones, Shells.
View Alvor on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Alvor?
8 kite schools operate in Portugal. See kite schools in Portugal →
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.