Óbidos, Portugal
Lagoa de Óbidos is a large tidal lagoon on Portugal's Silver Coast, separated from the Atlantic by a narrow sand bar. The lagoon provides superb flat-water wingfoil conditions when the strong Portuguese N/NW thermal wind blows — which it does reliably from May to September. The setting is stunning, with the medieval town of Óbidos visible on the hill.
“The lagoon entrance is narrow and the tidal flow can be strong — avoid the inlet channel. The best flat water is in the sheltered northern section near Foz do Arelho. The N thermal usually kicks in around noon and can reach 20–25 knots; smaller wings recommended for beginners.”
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