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Spot de Murtosa / Ria de Aveiro

Murtosa / Ria de Aveiro

Murtosa / Ria de Aveiro

Portugal

40.74 | -8.68

Overview

Murtosa is a popular kite spot on the Ria de Aveiro, a large shallow lagoon 1 hour south of Porto. The lagoon offers flat, shallow water — perfect for beginners and freestyle. Multiple kite spots spread along the Ria: Murtosa, Barra, Costa Nova, and Gafanha. Wind is Nortada NW thermal, less powerful than Viana but more accessible. Water temperature warmer than open ocean. The Ria de Aveiro is famous for its colorful striped houses (Costa Nova) and traditional moliceiro boats.

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Technical details of Murtosa / Ria de Aveiro spot

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Spot opening date

Open all year round

Mainly summer months for the wind, check with Adriano.

Required level

Beginner

Parking
With the school, parking next to the villa. Without the school, people park along the road before arriving at the school. There is also a small campsite behind the school villa.
Wind specificities
Nortada is a thermal wind from the north (Nortada = north), during the summer months, on sunny and hot days. It rises every day from 1 PM and steadily increases in strength until evening. There can also be a weather wind coming from the southwest.
Hazards
Be careful when crossing the road, there are electric poles and watch out for cars (not often). For foiling, be careful at falling tide as there isn't much depth.
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