Silver Coast of Portugal celebrates The International Surfing Day

“The Baleal Surf Fest - Surf, Music and Art Festival” will take place on the 19th and 20th of June, in Praia do Baleal, an initiative that seeks to mark the International Day of Surfing, which is celebrated next Saturday all over the world. At the same time the municipality seeks to "draw attention to the need to the preservation of oceans with special attention to problems that affect whales and dolphins.

During the two days there will be various activities related to the surf sport, culture and lifestyle in general, but especially the environment. The main activities include the surf clinic - free for all ages, art exhibitions, video and photo displays about the conservation of whales and dolphins, workshops aimed at teaching locals how to keep our beaches clean and musical concerts.

The Baleal Surf Fest also includes "1st Paddle to Peniche Championship," to be held on June 20th around 11:30 where contestants paddle on a surfboard around the island of Baleal (approximately 2 kms) in the shortest time possible. It promises to be a great event with something for everyone. You can’t go wrong with an event on one of our beautiful beaches on the Silver Coast.

By Ricardo Santo