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Wave surfing at Guincho Beach

16/1/2011

 
Big and beautiful Guincho beach is only a 12 minute drive along a coastal road from Colina Flora.  It is one of our favorite beaches to walk the dog during the winter months, speedwalking takes us 30 min to the cliffs and back.   We also love watching the surfers.  Even now, in January, kite, wind and board surfers are out among the waves.  Guincho is considered to be one of Portugal´s best surfing beaches with good wind for kite/wind surfers and decent waves for board surfers.  Guincho Beach is situated in the Cascais/Sintra Natural Park and only a few kilometers  outside of Cascais and close to Lisbon.  The climate is mild with an abundance of sunny days with temperatures between 14 and 17 degrees Celsisus (in the mid 50´s to low 60´s Fahrnheit).  Guincho has a long expanse of white sand and is flanked by dunes and views of the Serra de Sintra hills.  The Guincho Beach Surf shop and school, according to their sign, is open all day every day for rentals and lessons.  Restaurants are nearby.  On mild sunny days we pack a pick-nick lunch to enjoy after riding (the city of Cascais has free bike rentals) along the  circa seven km, flat bikepath from Cascais to Guincho beach and are often treated to an amazing display of kite  surfers.  

Staying at Colina Flora B&B offers many of the amenities of a luxury hotel at a much more affordable price.  Our guesthouse is tucked  into the Serra de Sintra hills.  Its beautiful rural location assures privacy and restful relaxation, yet we are only minutes away from some of Portugal´s most beautiful beaches.  We serve delicious organic breakfasts and wonderful vegetarian dinners (yes, we also cook sumptious meat and fish dishes) using local, organic ingredients, have  morning yoga sessioons, guided hiking and sightseeing tours, interesting workshops etc.  

Colina Flora offers shuttle service to Guincho and other nearby beaches.  Our staff  assists guests with surfboard rentals and finding suitable instructors.   Our morning yoga sessions are wonderful preparation for  hours spent amidst the waves or hiking/biking the many kilometers of trails.  For more information contact us at thecolinaflora@hotmail.com


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