Portugal Surfer at Praia da Arrifana, Western Algarve
Praia da Arrifana is a surfing paradise. It is an incredible pleasure to watch the surfers in the waves or out of the water as they prepare. If you want to go for a swim here, you should be aware of the current and nearby rocks. A number of small restaurants above the beach invite you to enjoy a delicious fish dinner.
Photography Tips
Pick a rather windy day so that the waves are more promising and the gout forms a kind of veil / frame around the surfers in the golden light. I worked here with a telephoto lens 100-500mm. Look for a rather calm spot a little further along the beach.
Travel Information
Come early or well before sunset to get a parking space above the beach. Then you only have a 10-minute walk down. At lunchtime, you'll need a lot of luck to get a free slot.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Lots of people
Best Timing
Sunset in fall
Sunrise & Sunset
07:23 - 17:21
| current local time: 14:20
Photo Themes
atlantic ocean
golden hour
Ocean
Ocean view
oceanscape
Surf
surfer
surfers
Surfing
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