If you are headed on a European vacation, check out some of the best surf spots in Europe. While you can find decent surf almost anywhere if you try, the best surf spots in Europe are in France, Portugal and Spain.

In France, Hossegor is well known due to the ASP WCT surf contest held there. Many spots in the area, such as Bourdaines, La Centrale and Les Estagnots are popular and often crowded. If you head a little north, you may find some good surfing without as many people. South of Hossegor, you will find Cavaliers, Anglet and Biarretz. Like most of Europe, you can surf in the summertime but fall provides the best surf.

If you are in Spain, Mundaka is the place to go. Mundaka is located on Spain’s northern coastline. In Mundaka, getting out is easy but the rip tide tends to drag you back out, so be careful. Also in Spain, you will find some hot surf spots like Pantin in the Ferrol region. The surf is good but crowded.

Though there is surf in summertime, the best time is in the fall. The warm weather and water, along with the terrific waves, make fall the ideal surfing time in Spain. Huge swells are prominent in the winter, but the weather is often cold and rainy.

In Portugal, you will find many fantastic spots. The most consistent and best surf spots in Portugal are on the Peninsula of Peniche. This area offers ideal surfing conditions, along with a north and south facing coastline. On the Peninsula of Peniche, you will find at least 20 different surf spots that provide good waves for all level of surfers, whether you are advanced or just starting out.

Fall is also probably the best time for surf in Portugal. The water is still relatively warm and the waves are consistent. However if you like big, cold waves, then wait until winter, when the surf is also less crowded.

Other places to consider for a European surf vacation are the Canary Islands, West Ireland (in September and October), and both North East and South West England.

While much of the idea of surfing involves the carefree lifestyle of watching the waves, waiting for the right swell, and paddling out in hopes to ride the wave perfectly, a surf resort is often just what one needs to take their love of surfing to the next level. Kandui Surf Resort offers quite the opportunity to do just that, as well as to enjoy plenty of other amenities that will make a vacation out of the sport.

Located on the Mentawai Islands in Indonesia, a visit to the Kandui Surf Resort promises world-class surfing and immersion into a fantastic and fascinating cultural lifestyle. The islands themselves are a surfer’s haven, featuring plenty of unspoiled land and beautiful waves. Surfers are house in traditional “umas”, dwellings which reflect the local culture and way of life. Each uma allows the surfers to relax in comfort and to have their own personal space, all the while maintaining an authentic feel. Guest rooms have electrical outlets that can be outfitted to charge various electrical devices, as well as wireless internet, accessible from the business center or the rooms themselves.

There are plenty of activities at the resort that will appeal to all visitors. Surfing is, of course, the most popular. As one of the most consistent surf locations in the world, the Mentawai Islands provide plenty of fun for the surfer who wishes to score some of the best waves of his or her life. All year round, the location is a premium surf spot, meaning that there is hardly a time when you cannot find the perfect wave. Budding fishermen can also enjoy their sport at the Kandui Resort, but they are encouraged to bring their own equipment. Snorkeling, table tennis, volleyball, satellite television, karaoke, and picnics round out the other activities that guests can partake in whenever they choose.

A unique feature of the Kandui Surf Resort is the immersion into the local culture that the experience provides. Each guest is encouraged to visit a local village regularly, and the interaction with the natives is fascinating. Mentawai people are known for their vast friendliness and their relaxed way of life, and they are eager to interact with the visitors, as the visitors are likewise interested to see their way of life. Cultural tours that go deep in the jungle and around the island are also offered, giving visitors the perfect chance to explore the people that make the Mentawai Islands so special.