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  • Escape to European surfing destinations

  • By Time Out editors

  • Surfing is enjoying a boost with the rise in cheap air travel enabling surfers to catch a wave closer to home. Cheap car hire is also a help – a set of wheels is a must if you have more than one board

  • Belfast
    Less than 60 miles from Belfast is the beautiful coastal scenery surrounding Portrush. Surf breaks range from rocky reef breaks to soft-bottomed beach breaks and are suited to all ability levels. Most of the breaks work better on the incoming tide and can get very good on bigger swells.
    www.portrush.org.uk

    Biarritz
    Seasonal warmth and a wide Atlantic swell window means you can surf great waves in Biarritz in just your boardies. With miles of decent surf breaks and superb nightlife, Biarritz is the glamourpuss of European surfing.
    www.biarritz.fr

    Jersey
    Because of its huge 40ft tidal range, surfing Jersey can be a unique experience. A range of breaks, mainly on the west coast, work throughout the different stages of the tide. While some breaks are best saved for local know-how, there are breaks for all types of surfer.
    www.jersey.com

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    Bilbao
    Bilbao is less than 15 minutes' drive from some serious surfing on Spain’s Basque coast. With a variety of waves for all, there is everything from rocky point breaks, classy beach breaks and some real big wave spots. It is also home to Mundaka, possibly Europe’s best left hander.
    www2.bilbao.net

    Faro
    South-west Portugal is rightly famed for its waves, and the uncrowded and wild coastline is a beautiful surf destination. The west coast is where serious surfers head for thunderous Atlantic waves. The south coast also has a great variety of breaks and surfers of all ability will find something to suit them. There are numerous surf camps and resorts in the area.
    www.portugal-info.net

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