The five best destinations in Europe to surf this summer (and the first is Spanish)

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You don't have to go far to catch the most impressive waves.

In Europe (and in Spain) there are many beaches that, year after year, attract hundreds of visitors from all over the world.

We run through five of the best.

1. Mundaka (Basque Country, Spain)

Those who want to soak up the magic of the Basque Country should not miss a visit to Mundaka, a charming coastal town located in the natural biosphere of

.

In addition, it is perfect when looking for

, according to the selection made by

, the leading European platform for renting camper vans and motorhomes.

For this reason, Mundaka has been hosting the

for more than a decade.

Its left wave is considered one of the best in the world, reaching up to five meters high.

In addition to surfing in this old

, you can discover the Church of Santa María, the beautiful hermitage of Santa Catalina and its cliffs.

, enjoying the views from the

and taking a dip in its crystal-clear waters are other essential plans.

All this, with parking areas for motorhomes available.

Following the waves in Mundaka.

2. Biarritz (France)

And who says waves, says Biarritz.

Continuing through the Basque Country but on the French side, this wonderful city is located, which, in addition to being beautiful, has

.

The famous wave of

has conquered people from all corners of the world, who take the opportunity to discover the

of Biarritz and enjoy a

in front of an idyllic landscape.

Its beaches, the lighthouse, the

and the views of the Bay of Biscay leave you breathless.

In addition, it is also an excellent destination to visit by camper van.

Biarritz, another of the European meccas for surfers.

3. Peniche (Portugal)

We jump to Portugal, one of the most important surf destinations in Europe.

In particular, the Peniche peninsula, which is easily accessible from Lisbon.

On its frozen water coasts you will find the perfect conditions to practice this

and appreciate the natural beauty of its

In Peniche there are options for all tastes, with more than 30 surf

: in

there are for all levels;

in

one of the most famous waves of the continent is contemplated;

has a beautiful lighthouse and in Baleal anyone can learn to surf.

A surfer, on the beach of Peniche.

4. Godrevy (UK)

If we go to the United Kingdom, we will discover in the bay of St. Ives and in the west of Cornwall

: Godrevy.

This beautiful protected space, home to multiple native animal and plant species, is surrounded by islands and offers several routes to take on a hike.

Here you come to enjoy the water,

In addition, it has rocks on the west side and, on its south side, there is the sandy beach for surfers.

Continuing towards

assail massive cliffs as well as Godrevy Lighthouse, built in the 19th century and believed to have possibly inspired

the novel by British writer

.

Godrevy lighthouse in the UK.

5. Sardinia (Italy)

Italy has it all: culture, beautiful landscapes,

and a lively atmosphere that makes visitors feel at home.

But in addition, it has the beautiful island of Sardinia, whose waves make it one of the places to visit if you want to surf in Europe.

, turquoise waters... Sardinia is a paradise for both beginners and surf professionals.

Among the favorite beaches to get into the water, those of the Costa Verde, Rena Bianca in

Isola Rossa, Buggero in San Nicolo and Porto Ferro in Alghero stand out.

Costa Verde beach in Sardinia, perfect for surfing. SHUTTERSTOCK

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