Portugal’s one of my favorite countries in Europe. My friends and I often return to enjoy a perfect getaway: Whether it's making progress in surfing along the Algarve's coastline in the cold waters of the Atlantic or watching the mighty waves of Nazaré from the shore, there’s always something special to experience. The ideal beginner conditions make the Algarve the perfect spot to practice. You’ll also find pictures of at the coastal skate park in Ericeira where we always found funny laidback people.