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SURFING IN LOREDO - SURF SPOTS
The breaks east of Loredo are set in pristine countryside and are protected by a headland. The breaks around Galizano ans Suances are some of the finest in Europe and as they face north westerly they pick up loads of swell. The spots around Oyambre are set in a national park and have a laidback feel about them, this coast is jagged with loads of coves and inlets - there is always a wave somewhere.
A huge advantage of surfing in Cantabria is the thin crowds. A lot of the breaks are out in the countryside and during the week there are plenty of almost empty peaks, the locals (except at a few 'hot spots') are friendly and laidback.
The surf spots mentioned below are where the Learn-2-surf courses are run and by no means even scratch the surface of the waves and breaks that litter this coastline. Advanced and Experienced surfers should certainly check out some of the famous Cantabrian surf spots including: Isla de Santa Maria, Playa de Canallave, Playa de Valdearenas, Playa de Robayera and Playa de Usgo.
Quick links: Playa de Laredo | Playa de San Julián | Playa de Langre | Playa de Somo
Playa de Laredo/Playa de Salvé
This is a huge half moon shaped beach serving the resort town of Laredo. Popular with local surfers, the beach break works in big swells and is offshore in westerly winds. The wave is suitable for surfers of all abilities and works through all the tides. As it is a beach break wave quality fluctuates and sections of the beach can often close out. The best spot is usually towards the middle of the beach.
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Playa de San Julián
Another crescent shaped sandy beach that works in Medium to big swells. This beach break lies directly under some big cliffs which together with the surrounding hills provide plenty of shelter from the wind. Good right handers available at low tide, offshore in southwesterly or westerly winds. This is a great spot for escaping crowds and getting some waves to yourself.
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Playa de Langre
This is another bay lined by high cliffs and the beach break here works best in small to medium swells between low to mid-tide. The cliffs offer good protection from the wind good peaks with a nice little left at the western end. Offshore in southerly and southwesterly winds.
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Playa de Somo
This is a high quality beach break that delivers excellent waves and works through all the tides. This is a seriously consitent wave set in a massive sandy beach with dunes. The breaks works best is small to medium swells and is offshore in southerly winds. Can get crowded on weekends and holidays. Suitable for surfers of all abilities.
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