With surfing to debut in the 2020 Olympics, and its rise in popularity as a wellness activity, the sport is on the worldwide radar. Here are some incredible places to stay to chase those big, bad waves, from beginner waves in , to perfect barrels in Indonesia.
Memmo Baleeira, Algarve, Portugal
This Sixties hotel in the charming town of Sagres was renovated in 2006 by Rodrigo Machaz, who is a keen surfer himself. It's no surprise then, that as well as design-heavy interiors (it's a member of Design Hotels), surfing is a key component: there's a surf centre which offers everything from pro-level teachers from the Portuguese Surf Federation, to a daily shuttle to plenty of other beaches, such as Arrifana, Amado, Castelejo and Beliche (among others). The Med remains balmy year-round and so the area is one of the best places to surf in Europe's winter months.
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By Jade Conroy & Charlotte Johnstone