Surfing Holidays

Holidayshed, the online travel agent has surfing holidays to some fantastic locations. We offer great value holiday package deals, cheap flights and hotels, accommodation only and cheap short breaks for a surf holiday to some of the most popular surf destinations.

Surfing Holidays in Canary Islands

In winter you may need a thick wetsuit in lots of countries within Europe, except maybe for the Canary Islands, where board shorts are sufficient year-round. Canary Islands holidays are well known for year round sunshine and are a popular choice for wintersun holidays. The two most popular surf destinations in the Canary Islands are Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. The surf and weather are similar due to the close location to each other. It is has fairly consistent, good waves throughout the year however it can get slightly bigger, more powerful waves during the winter months of October through to March.

Surfing Holidays in Morocco

Morocco can sometimes be classed as a hidden gem for a surf holiday as it is renowned for its uncrowded waves. The coastline around the Agadir area is the most popular destination in Morocco if you are looking for a surfing holiday due to the fantastic waves a short drive to the north. Morocco is best surfed during the winter months up until March, the rest of the year the waves are not guaranteed.

Surfing Holidays in Portugal

Portugal has always been a popular surf holiday destination. It has a massive variety of waves and swell size, which makes it a perfect surf destination for surfers of all abilities. It is a great place to learn how to surf on your holidays abroad, with a wide selection of places offering surfing lessons, for an hour, the day or a package to cover you for your whole holiday. It’s also easy to hire equipment. That is not to say Portugal is only good for beginner surfers, during some periods the waves can reach higher than 15ft. The surf conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year however the swell can be higher in the winter months. Another reason surfing holidays in Portugal are so popular is the quality of the beaches and the uncrowded waves.

Surfing Holidays in Spain

Spain is a great choice for surfing holidays due to the 2500 miles of coastline on offer. Like alot of European holidays destinations, the surf season in Spain is best during September through to April when the waves are very consistent. The south of Spain is the warmest during these months making it the most popular choice for a surf holiday. Due to the wide choice of surf beaches you can find surf conditions to suit most levels of surfing ability.

Surfing Holidays in Mexico

Mexico offers a wide choice of surf destinations and has everything you need for a truly unforgettable surf holiday, warm crystal clear waters, 6000 miles of coastline, year round sunshine and barrels. With a large variety of waves it suits all levels of surfing ability. It is also cheap when you are over there and with fantastic holiday special offers to Mexico it isn’t as expensive as you might think to get there.