Best 5 Places For A Surf Vacation
The true definition of surfing is that desire of being in the water and having the freedom to conquer a strong force that can take you to places you haven’t been before. Surfing is a whole new different world. Same as taking a new pill, it can be very addictive. But surfing without the huge waves is more like drinking hot beer. So to ease your surf vacation pains away, we have provided a list of the best places for surfers.
1. Gold Coast, Australia
It is undeniable that Australia has the world’s best waves and beaches which make the ingredients for a perfect surf vacation. The Gold Coast is the sixth most populated city of Australia and is lying in the southeast corner of Queensland. It is known for its sunny subtropical climate, famous surfing beaches and canal systems. Although it is quite expensive, it is a great surfing destination for both newbies and pros.
2. Mentawai Islands, Indonesia
Found off the western coast of Sumatra, the Mentawai is considered as one of the best surfing destinations in Asia. All of its seventy islands and islets are rich in monstrous waves. Its four major islands that block most swells from reaching the mainland became an ideal spot for wave-hungry surfers looking for the surf vacation and adventure of their lives. For that great surf vacation, the islands can only be reached by sea and only by riding ferries and charter boats.
3. Jeffreys Bay, South Africa
Jeffrey’s Bay is found in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Being only an hour’s drive from Port Elizabeth, it is considered as one of the most popular surfing spots in the world. In June, July and August which are the winter months, surfers from around the world gather and enjoy the great rides in the beaches of Kitchen Windows, Boneyards, and Super Tubes and many more.
4. Fuerteventura, Spain
Fuerteventura is also popularly known as the Meccas of Surfers. It’s part of the Canary Island and is considered the second largest of all of them found in the Atlantic Ocean. Most surfers consider Fuerteventura a personal favorite because it can be visited in any time of the year. The temperature doesn’t go down to lower than 18 degrees Celsius or rise higher than 24 degrees Celsius. But the seasoned surfers would frequent the place during the months of October to March.
5. El Salvador
Now called the Republic of El Salvador, it borders Honduras and the Pacific Ocean. The country has been gaining more and more popularity because famous surfers like El Zonte, Sunzal, and La Libertad frequent the area. The reason for this is that El Salvador is not a crowded area and that makes it a perfect destination for a spontaneous and intimate surf vacation. The main swells come during the months of March to October which coincides with the rainy season which enables the waves to rise to as high as 10 feet.
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