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Praia da Vitória
The only sizeable sand beach on Terceira, Praia da Vitória sits in a wide bay that has hosted Formula Windsurfing World Championship racing and is popular with windsurfers for its constant sea breezes; it works on NNE, E, and SE-S wind. Its scale and bay shelter set it apart from Terceira's largely rocky coastline.
freerideflat water
Wind
| season notes | Benefits from consistent thermal sea breezes inside the bay; works on NNE, E and SE-S directions. |
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| wind name | sea breeze |
| direction to shore | NNE / E / SE-S (bay accepts multiple directions) |
| quality | steady |
Water
| type | bay, mixed |
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Levels
| beginner | yes |
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| intermediate | yes |
| advanced | yes |
| notes | Large bay with room for multiple levels; has hosted Formula Windsurfing World Championship events. |
Launch & crowd
| description | Wide bay beach with a large marina nearby. |
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Travel basics
| airport | TER - Lajes Airport, Terceira |
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Sources: en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org