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PTParawing in Portugal: The New Way to Explore Wind, Ocean and Freedom
By James Walker | Ocean Life Magazine Every few years, a new discipline appears and changes the way we experience the ocean. Kitesurf did it. Wingfoil did it. And now, Parawing is opening a completely new chapter. Along the Atlantic coast of Portugal, where innovation and ocean culture meet, Modo Experto School has become one […]
Why Viana do Castelo Is One of Portugal’s Most Beautiful Coastal Destinations
By Oliver Bennett | Coastal Living Magazine When travellers think about Portugal, destinations such as Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve often steal the spotlight. Yet, tucked away on Portugal’s northern Atlantic coast lies a destination that many visitors consider one of the country’s best-kept secrets: Viana do Castelo. With its beautiful beaches, rich maritime heritage, […]
A Hidden Stop on the Portuguese Coastal Camino: Praia do Rodanho, Viana do Castelo
By Thomas Richardson | Atlantic Traveller Magazine Every pilgrim remembers certain places long after reaching Santiago de Compostela. Not because they were famous. Not because they appeared in a guidebook. But because they offered something unexpected at exactly the right moment. Along the Portuguese Coastal Camino, between Castelo de Neiva and Viana do Castelo, one […]
Why Brazil Becomes Home Every Year for So Many Riders
Some places stay with you forever. Brazil is one of them. The wind, the energy, the people, the endless beaches and the feeling of freedom you experience every day on the water make this place impossible to forget. At Modo Experto School, Brazil became much more than a destination for us. It became our second home. […]
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 […]
