Fonte da Telha
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Fonte da Telha

Lisbon's long sandy kite beach below the fossil cliffs.
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Wind reliability
8/10
Water
Wave & chop
Season
Apr – Oct
Skill level
All levels
Local schools
3
About this spot

Fonte da Telha sits at the south end of the Costa da Caparica, a long dune-and-cliff-backed beach a short hop south of Lisbon across the Tagus. It is the go-to kite beach for the Lisbon scene, with several schools running lessons here through the season.

The summer Nortada blows side-shore along the beach, producing chop to small-to-medium wind swell — versatile enough for beginners on the inside and intermediates working on waves further out. Its proximity to Lisbon (around 30 minutes) makes it an easy add-on to a city trip.

Lisbon-area schools often rotate between Fonte da Telha, Guincho, Costa da Caparica and the nearby Lagoa de Albufeira lagoon depending on the day's wind and a rider's level.

Kite schools & services
Kitesurf Adventures
lessonsrental
Greater Lisbon's first kitesurf school · Guincho, Caparica, Fonte da Telha & Lagoa de Albufeira
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South Adventures
lessonsrental
Since 2004 · SUP, kite & surf · Lisbon, Guincho, Caparica & Albufeira lagoon
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Gustykite
lessonsrental
Lisbon kite-only school (since 2003) · also teaches Fonte da Telha
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Prices: Lisbon schools commonly cover Fonte da Telha, Guincho and the Albufeira lagoon under one package. Expect EUR 60–90/h private.

Schools verified via their own websites · Confirm availability directly with each provider.

Practical info
Nearest airport
Lisbon (LIS) — about 30 min by car
Best season
April to October
Wind type
Nortada (side-shore)
Water
Chop to small/medium wind swell
Best for
All levels
Setting
Fossil cliffs, dunes, beach restaurants
Nearby
Lagoa de Albufeira lagoon for flat-water days
Spot location

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38.5950° N
-9.2070° W
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