Biarritz

The southern Ria de Aveiro has become ever-more popular in recent years, especially for kiting. Choose your launch depending on wind direction. Most kiters visit Estacas for Nortada and in southerly or westerly winds, in easterlies the spot of choice is 'Biarritz' at the roundabout off the bridge. The water's a little deeper over here – you can even windsurf at low tide at 'Costa Nova Ria'. But if you're expecting to spend much time walking on the sandy seabed, wear shoes to protect from the shells. Tides ensure there's some current all over.