KiteGlobeCova do Vapor
Cova do Vapor is a kiteboarding spot near Lisboa in Portugal, with open ocean conditions, best ridden in June, July, August.
| Country | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Lisboa |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, River |
| Best months | June, July, August |
| Coordinates | 38.6622, -9.2586 |
About Cova do Vapor
It's a river beach in River Tejo (between Lisbon and Almada). The water is a bit dirty as well as the sand. Soft tide. Waves from 0-1m usually from the left.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Cova do Vapor?
The best time to kite Cova do Vapor is June, July, August.
How do I get to Cova do Vapor?
Arrived at Lisbon Airport head to the other side of the river over Bridge 25 de Abril (from there you can see some silos on the left side there near the spot), pass the bridge and leave the highway in the first exit, to Costa Caparica (IC-20) until the end of it, stay at right lane and turn right heading to Trafaria (lots of round ways), in the last roundway turn right and the first left. At the end of dirt road, between some wood houses, is the spot.
Hazards at Cova do Vapor
Mole.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.