Lucía Martiño, one of our new ambassadors in
Lucía Martiño was born in Gijón, in the province of Asturias. Since she was very young, she has felt connected to the ocean and since then she has not been able to separate herself from the incredible sensation that it gives her. The Asturian began surfing when she was 11 years old and since then she has evolved in such a way that she has managed to obtain a large number of awards and achievements.
She stands out as Spanish Surfing Champion in 2010, 2013 (runner-up) and 2014; third place in Billabong Sopelana ProJunior in 2011; first place in Airwalk Lacanau ProJunior in 2012 (France); and third place in Franito ProJunior in 2014. Without forgetting that she is number 45 in the women's World Surf League.
Lucia Martiño's favorite waves
The surfer has in mind the Portuguese coast, a true paradise for wave lovers.
Portugal's coastline stretches for 943 kilometres and offers a wide variety of incredible surf spots for both experts and beginners. In Lucía's case, she has travelled almost all of it and has surfed on most of its beaches.
Specifically Ericeira, 35 kilometers from Lisbon, recommends visiting this authentic paradise for wave lovers.
It is a charming town for its atmosphere, people, beaches, good food and pleasant climate. If you are a true surf lover, this should be your next destination: Beaches with sandy bottom and waves with rocky bottom.
How to get to Ericeira?
Getting to Ericeira from Spain is very easy. It all depends on the type of adventure you want to experience on the way to your destination.
You can choose to fly to Lisbon, rent a car at the airport and drive about 40 minutes to Ericeira, or you can simply go directly by car from Spain.
The best time to visit Ericeira for surfing and good weather is between September and December. The water temperature does not vary much between winter and summer. In summer it is possible to surf with a 3/2 mm wetsuit and in winter with a 4/3 mm wetsuit.
Ericeira's beaches have crystal-clear water, are welcoming and clean, with good facilities on each one. There are also beach bars where you can enjoy a good beer after the waves and eat wonderful food.
Some beach recommendations for surfing are also:
- Sao Juliao: 15 minutes from the centre of Ericeira. It is a large sandy area where you can find waves of all levels.
- Foz do Lizandro: It is a beach with a sandy bottom. It is more recommended for beginners as there is not much risk.
- Ribeira D'Ilhas: This is Lucía's favourite wave. It is a point break (a wave with a rock bottom) with a long right, for more advanced levels. A world-class wave, where you have to be careful when entering and exiting, since depending on the tide you may have more difficulty with the rock bottom.
- Sao Lourenco: It is a point break that offers multiple peaks, it needs a good part of waves for there to be waves.
Taghazout: Morocco's 'Gold Coast'
It is a small fishing village located on the Moroccan Atlantic coast, about 20 kilometers north of the city of Agadir. The town has evolved thanks to surfing tourism in recent years. The culture, climate, prices and atmosphere make it the perfect destination to escape the European winter.
How to get to Taghazout?
There are no direct flights from Spain to Agadir. The cheapest option is usually to fly with Ryanair, if you live in the north of Spain, where there is a direct flight from Santander to Marrakech. However, there are other options available with other companies from Madrid.
Once in Marrakech, it is about a 3 hour drive to Agadir (Taghazout). Remember that if you travel with your surfboard, a 5-door car is better.
An important fact is that in Taghazout it is essential to have a car, because you cannot go there on foot.
There are many options available when it comes to surfing, and they are all within a short distance from each other:
- Boilers: This is the pointbreak that usually offers the most waves. It is a very exposed spot that works in all tides. There is also Killer Point, Panoramas, Mystery or the Source.
- Taghazout: For surfing in the surrounding area there is Anchor Point, one of the most popular rights in the area.
- Tamri: Beachbreak with good waves. It is located 25 minutes north of Taghazout.
In addition, the Marrakech coast offers incredible gastronomic, shopping and restaurant options, to make your visit complete. Ending the day on the beach and surfing, watching the sunset by the sea, is a moment of relaxation and relaxation that is worth experiencing.
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