Portimao is an ideal place to practice windsurf. Important international tryouts for Formula Winsurf happen here every year. The tryouts for windsurfing usually happen en springtime, and from this place spring the best windsurf riders in the world.

For practicing windsurf, Portimao is an excellent place, as here you will find various weather conditions, such as flat waves. Alvor Beach is the best place to practice this activities as the winds here tend to be off shore and off shore, meaning that its not recommended for beginners.