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SPAIN
Home of heavy tubing waves, fabulous scenery and has easy access. A scenic
road leads to the pretty village of Mundaka, located in the very south end
of an estuary , this basque village is now a celebrated surfing spot and
attracts wave riders from all over the world. Mundaka is a dream left hand
barrel and possibly the best river mouth wave in the world. When the tide
is low, the wind is southerly and the swell hits 4-6 feet these conditions
help create a barrelling tube which can be ridden for 150-200m. To avoid
crowds for someone who is visiting the best time to hit the water is mid-tide
and rising. Just further along the coast in the area of Bakio there is a
choice of breaks on sand, rocks and further to the west a selection of reefs,
sand bars and powerful beach breaks. The Cantabrican Coast on the north
of spain has numerous big north westerly swells which produce a good sized
wave. Galicia has Europe’s biggest swell window and the jagged coastline
means somewhere will always be offshore, it has up to 200 swells a year
but they are frequently disorganised and messy. If the swell is small and
clean it will produce a well formed wave in La Mina. Campelo is crowded
in the summer because it is a consistent break but it doesn’t like
high tide.
Camping is immensely popular in Spain and there is a good selection of sites
to cater for their needs, every beach town has at least one camp site, prices
average at around 2-3 euro‘s per person. As you approach the larger
towns and in some large beach towns you can find private rooms to rent which
is a very cheap option, prices for a double can be as low as 18 euro’s.
Fondas, Pensiones and hostales are a popular and cheap option for accommodation
roughly the same price as a private room. Hotels and Paradores are widely
spread around spain and are at the top end of the price scale for accommodation
in Spain. Pre-booking is the best option for anyone staying in hotels.
The Spanish are renowned for their cuisine and you may find yourself learning
to eat all over again. No one else in Europe knows how to have a good time
quite like the Spanish do whether it be a night out in a big city or a colourful
village fiesta its likely to provide you with the most memorable moments
of your trip.
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Blue Surf Guide: Spain
If you're planning a trip to mainland Spain, then this book is for
you. A well-written, well-researched and comprehensive guide to surf
spots, accommodation to suit all budgets, culture and places to visit.
It covers the whole of mainland Spain including the med. There are
also loads of colour photos, stacks of maps and tons of other useful
info.
RRP £16.99 plus p&p |
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The
Storm Rider Guide: Europe
The third and latest Stormrider Guide Europe is the biggest yet: 288
pages in full colour with new destinations and new photos, fully updated
text and illustrated with 70 maps and 500 photos. The most comprehensive
guide to where to surf in Europe available.
RRP
£24.94. Carve online price £22.95 plus p&p |
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