Amazing Algarve – The Best Kiteboarding spot Alvor lagoon

This time we will consider another place for kitesurfing in the south of Portugal called Alvor.
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This remarkable spot has many positive qualities, like:

 – White sand beach and landscape high cliffs.

 -Center of the city with many clubs and restaurants.

 -Affordable housing.

 -And the most important thing is that there is a kitesurf lagoon (Ria Alvor) for learning kitesurfing and just 100 meters from open ocean with a wide picturesque beach.

Depending on the direction of the wind and the tide (water level in the lagoon) you can choose a place for kitesurfing – lagoon or Ocean.

Local kitesurf schools carefully select the time for the lesson, since the water level in the lagoon should not be very high (High tide 2m.) Or too shallow (low tide 10cm.)

Alvor River is ideal for kitesurfing teaching at various levels and ages, deep water for more advanced students and shallow for beginner levels of preparation.

PRICE LIST

Group LessonsMax. 4 students – 2 kites – 1 instructorFrom 25€/h
Half-Private LessonMax. 2 students – 2 kites – 1 instructorFrom 35€/h
Private LessonMax. 1 student – 1 kite – 1 instructorFrom 60€/h
Rent Kite EquipmentKite, Board, Bar, Harness, WetsuitFrom 50€/Day
SupervisionRescue Boat, Insurance, introduction30€/session
kitesurf alvor

Standard direction of the wind in the spring and summer is north, northwest. In the north-west direction there is the opportunity to ride a kite in an open ocean on the beach of Alvor.

If you compare part lagoon of Alvor with part lagoon of Lagos, you can find advantages and disadvantages.

Alvor kitesurf shortcomings: You need to walk far from parking, a lot of movement of sailing and motor boats to port of Alvor, wind comes later or does not reach than part of Lagos, at High tide you can ride only on fairway because of lack of water, cost of kite lessons and rent kitesurfing equipment more expensive.

Kitesurf Alvor Advantages: wind is much smoother and stronger than in Lagos, the direction of the wind to onshore.

Alvor River (kitesurfing lagoon) is a small Portuguese river with ideal wind and geological conditions for various water sports, including for the training and practice of kitesurfing.

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Formed by combining four streams born on the southern slope Serra de Monchique, Ribeira do Farell & Ribeira do Torre (flowing into its eastern coast) & Odiáxere stream with rich stream Arão (which flows to west coast).

From there he establishes a wide estuary (kitesurf lagoon) with shallow, clean and relatively warm sea water and which is a natural border between cities of Alvor and Lagos (the municipality of Portimão and Lagos) and flows into Atlantic Ocean.

Ria de Alvor (kitesurfing lagoon) is recognized as a site a natural national reserve, it includes gray dunes, oyster farms, beaches and estuaries, agricultural land, semi-natural weeds, pine forests and salt marshes, and shelters for various species of birds and animals, representing public and national interest under the Habitat Directive.

kitesurfing alvor

Alvor Castle (Ruinas do Antigo Castelo / Forte de Alvor), built in 7th century, is based on the Phoenician, later Greek and Carthaginian style, built and conquered by Hannibal, who renamed it Porto Hannibal, which would be a basis of Roman settlement of Barcínia.

Later it was conquered by Arabs, who called it Albus, and the development process began, which continued until destruction of Christian age, because of the earthquake of 1755, they destroyed walls, fortifications are only remnants this castle that still exist.

– Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Rocha (Chapel de Nossa Senhora da Rocha)

– Church Divino Salvador de Alvor (Igreja Parroquial de Alvor, Igreja do Divino Salvador) – built-in styles of Manuelito and Rococo, the longitudinal church consists three tiers with expressive main sides and side arcades.

Main facade of 18th century emphasizes entrance hall with a baroque interior, main additional altars in the Renaissance style with chapels in Rococo style.

kitesurfing alvor algarve

– Misericordia Church (Igreja da Misericórdia), a 15th-century church comprising a unique stucco tied, and a simple curved facade.

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    Chris
    19:39 30 Jun 25
    We rented equipment a week ago with Alex. The gear from CORE was in great condition and the whole team friendly.

    Alex even shared some drone footage of us riding, which was a great bonus. The lagoon was an amazing spot, too. We’ll definitely book with him again when we’re back in Lagos.
    Robbie Brown
    21:14 25 Jun 25
    Highly recommend! Communication over WhatsApp was easy, equipment all in good condition and everyone very helpful. I’ve had lessons elsewhere with little success but was up and riding on the board today within half an hour. Dimitri is the best instructor I’ve had by far!
    feles dia
    14:42 11 Jun 25
    If you want to learn to kite surf, definitely do it with this school!! The teachers are the best. I did 3 sessions, and I was already standing on the board thanks to them. The whole team is amazing. You can feel, their passion for this sport, and also how they want to share it with their students. They will give you great support/ instructions while learning.
    I will definitely be back and can’t recommend this place enough for others, who want to learn to kite surf/ wing foil!!
    Nando Schuring
    23:19 23 May 25
    Had a very positive experience here. We learned how to kite upwind really fast. They have a beautiful location where you can stand in the water everywhere. Good equipment and nice people! Would defenitly recommend. You get clear instructions with theyre walkie talkie. And because of the great conditions of the lagoon you’ll be kiting in no time. Thanks again!
    Sebastien Gaudin
    14:12 01 May 25
    Alex and his crew are great! The location is perfect, boat assistance is there when needed. Material super good quality. We had also an advanced course session and learnt a lot! Above all, they are very nice people, excellent advices for kiting and also for your stay in Lagos!
    Lucas Piper
    18:51 22 Apr 25
    Great teachers! The whole group of employees were really nice and patient with us being first timers. We had Dima as our private teacher and he was amazing! They’re all very knowledgeable about the area, the teaching ability, all while keeping us safe. Go with this company for your kite boarding needs because they’re all around a great company.
    Kimmo Myllyviita
    11:05 22 Apr 25
    I'm an experienced kitesurfer so I didn't need a lesson with Algarve Kite Center, but I had another type of 5 star experience; Winds are sometimes tricky and as a wind died very sudden I got basically stranded on the little sand bank in the middle of the Alvor Lagoon. Chances for swimming to shore were not great, perhaps doable but definitely risky. Long story short, we (one other kiter) were first begging the closest boats from "the other kite school" to rescue us (against reward obviously) but they just very rudely dismissed us and drove off... well we found our rescue from Algarve Kite Center - for free! Alex, thank you, my hero and saviour!
    Christopher Johnson
    16:49 17 Apr 25
    Having never been to Lagos before I decided to use Algarve Kite Centre based on the reviews I could find online. I wasn’t disappointed. Right from the first contact Alex was easily reachable and answered all my questions via WhatsApp.

    The teaching with Dimtry was excellent and through his coaching with the radio headsets he managed to get me riding up wind and transitioning.

    The whole team were super friendly and approachable helping me to grow in confidence as they guided me to riding independently. The set up they have is in a great spot and their use of the boat combined with their local knowledge maximised my time on the water.

    Alex also sent me some drone footage of my riding which was a really useful and a great perk.

    I had lessons with different schools in the UK before coming to Lagos, but this school is undoubtedly the best I’ve used and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone starting out or looking to improve their skills.
    Max Kanter
    21:49 22 Apr 23
    These guys are the best teachers i‘ve ever head. The service is wonderful and the lessons are individually adjusted. Totally recommend the kite school
    Bastian Mäsker
    08:43 03 Apr 23
    I had a great time here. Alex and Sasha are great teachers and I felt I progressed all the time. They even were so nice to pick me up from the city everyday.
    Can’t go wrong with these guys!
    Travis Sixberry
    10:13 07 Dec 22
    Alex was a tremendous help with renting equipment and introducing me to the site. Will be back!
    Martin Grumbt
    12:43 12 Nov 22
    I had done the beginner course somewhere else and wanted to close the gap to kiting on my own. My goal was to start in both directions and ride upwind. By phone I could easily book 2 hours for this. These could also be postponed due to the weak wind until everything fit.
    The instructor asked me about my skills and let me do everything myself as far as possible.
    He always helped me when he saw that I was getting nowhere or doing something technically wrong. The long sandbar with knee to hip deep water provided safety for trying things out and learning on my own. There was also a boat ready if I fell in the deeper water and drifted too far.
    I could kite the newest Core material.
    I can recommend the school with its team and will come back 👍🏻
    Kim K
    14:42 31 Oct 22
    We came to this Kiteschool as a group. Everyone had a great time, and some will definitely continue Kitesurfing. Everything was explained very clearly. The location was also great ! I will definitely recommend this kite school ! Thanks
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