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DATE PUBLISHED: 13-05-2009: Extremepie.com
The North African country of Morocco has become one of the world`s hotspots for surfers. With a population of over thirty three million, Morocco lies on the long coast of the Atlantic Ocean, reaching from the Strait of Gibraltar to the Mediterranean Sea. It lies alongside, Algeria and Spain and the Western Sahara to the south. Morocco has been part of the surfing scene since the early 1970s. It has become one of the surfing community`s favourite destinations in Winter. Resorts such as Agadir and Safi are vibrant towns which attract surfers from all over Europe, as well as people from Australia, South Africa and the Americas.
Some of the top surfing spots cn be found at Anchor Point, Boilers, Killer Point Panorama`s, Immessouane and Racelafaa.. There are a range of holidays for beginners as well as more advance surfers. You may wish to try Surf Camp where qualified surfing coaches will teach you the fundamentals in a safe environment. All of the surf camps are fully accredited and the lessons are conducted to a high professional standard. Surf Clinic Holidays are aimed at more Inter=mediate and Advsance surfers, or there are even Guided Surfing Holidays or Surfing Safaris for more advanced surfers. There are also a range of Luxury Surfing Holidays for those who wish to experience the more pampered side of surfing holidays. These combine adventure activities as well as surfing. There are a number of options, such as surfing and sand boarding, or you can combine a yoga break with your surfing holiday. You can if you wish go quad biking when you are not surfing, or try a golfing and surfboarding break. Generally, in Morocco, the Autumn and winter is the best time to surf, Spring can be good, but sometimes the summer period c n find conditions a bit flat. Temperatures can vary between 16 and 22 centigrade which is 61 to 72 Fahrenheit.
In Europe surfing hotspots can be found in a number of places. The Canary Islands, Andalucia and Cantabria all offer great value surfing and other Spanish destinations are opening up. In Portugal top surfing sites are found all along the Portugese Coast from Faro and Lagos in the South, to Cortegace and Porto in the North. The Aquetaine region of France is another region which is popular with surfers. Places such as Hossegor and the Cote de Argent are very popular. The weather conditions in Europe can vary tremendously, so it is advisable to research conditions in your destination before booking. Get more information at buy animal surf |
