Formula Kite World Championships 2026 Arrive in Viana do Castelo
By Edward Miles Field Report | Wind & Water Sports In May 2026, the Formula Kite World Championships 2026 will take place in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, confirming the city’s position as one of Europe’s leading destinations for wind sports and Olympic sailing. From 9 to 16 May 2026, the world’s elite kitefoil athletes will […]
Best Wingfoil & Kitesurf Spots in Portugal (2026 Guide)
By Edward Miles Field report | Wind & Water Sports Portugal has quietly become one of Europe’s most consistent destinations for wind sports. With its Atlantic exposure, varied coastline and strong water culture, the country offers ideal conditions for both learning and progression. As we look towards 2026, one destination continues to stand above the […]
From Colombia to Viana: My First Encounter with Kitesurfing
Arriving in Viana do Castelo with a suitcase, a backpack, a head full of expectations and one firm belief — that at 48 years old you don’t move to Portugal to improvise — felt like the start of something controlled. Or so I thought. Viana is the kind of place that slows your pace the […]
Surf School in Viana do Castelo | Lessons at Praia do Cabedelo
If you are looking for a surf school in Viana do Castelo, you are already searching in the right place. Viana is not just another coastal town in Portugal. It is a destination where the Atlantic delivers consistent waves, wide sandy beaches and space to learn without pressure. At the centre of it all is […]
Kitesurf in Viana do Castelo: My Experience at Rodanho Beach
I arrived in Viana do Castelo looking for wind and the ocean… and ended up finding a place that feels like home. This city in the north of Portugal has the perfect mix of local life, traditional village festivals and a creative energy you can feel all year round. In summer, the vibe grows even […]
Modo Experto School: A Water Centre in Portugal for Kitesurf, Surf and Wingfoil
Modo Experto School is a Water Centre in Portugal specialised in kitesurf, surf and wingfoil, created for people who want to learn water sports in a safe, conscious and genuinely human way. We are not just a school. We are a place where the sea, the wind and people truly connect, through respect, experience and […]
Wingfoil in Viana do Castelo: Perfect Conditions Between the Ocean and the Lima River
Some places feel as if nature designed them with a specific purpose. Viana do Castelo is one of those places. From the moment you arrive, everything makes sense: steady wind, open space, and water conditions that adapt perfectly to different skill levels. Whether on the Atlantic Ocean or on the calm waters of the Lima […]
The game changer to progress fast in wingfoil
Wingfoiling has become a discipline that has gained more and more followers in recent years, and this is due to several factors. The first is that many beginners who have no previous experience with any water sport, find it less dangerous than kiting and less frustrating than surfing. And the truth is that yes, in […]
5 spots to Surf in Portugal this winter
If you are a surfer and you are looking for new destinations to visit, Portugal is definitely one of the places you should come and visit. Its territory has more than 900 km of coastline, and it has unbelievable beaches with ideal conditions not only for surfing, but also for touring and staying in a […]
Welcome to the Family
By: Tomás Pires de Lima Since I’m 5 years old I’ve been going to Viana to watch my dad kiting and to learn from him. It’s a place I’ve always enjoyed, I could be in the ocean doing what I love – Kitesurfing. Throughout the years I’ve gotten more into sailing because I […]
