To travel, to surf, to preserve

All over the planet we can find infinite shores, each of them offering magical places that inspire us. Surf lovers are always discovering new places, secret spots, an unexpected beach…

In today’s text we’re indicating some of the beaches which were considered WSR (World Surfing Reserves).

We start in the South of Brazil. For generations, Guarda do Embau was only a fishermen’s village. In the 70s, it was discovered by surfers. Its sand dunes are incredible. It is considered a WSR since 2016.

People say that Huanchaco, in Peru, is one of the places where the surfing actually started, over 2500 years ago. Since January 2013, it’s a WSR.

Ericeira, in Portugal, is the only surfing reserve in Europe (since 2011), as well as a world-class surfing area, with amazing spots such as Ribeira d’Ilhas or Coxos.

Punta de Lobos, in Chile, has only recently been named a surfing reserve. Activists, surfers and local companies got together to buy the area and preserve it. There, waves can be several meters high.

Malibu, in California, is the world’s most well-known beach when we talk about surfing. The sport’s culture started around that region between the decades of 50 and 60, with a perfect right. It was declared a WSR in 2009. Santa Cruz, also in California, is part of the WSR’s list since February 2011. It’s a democratic beach, with at least 23 perfect surfing spots, where you’ll find from beginners to the most experienced surfers.

Noosa, in Australia, was the last beach to be incorporated to the surfing reserves’ list up to now. There are 4 kilometers of sand with 5 spots that go from the Noosa River to Sunshine Beach. Another Australian region with a dream spot is Manly, Sidney’s most popular beach for surfing. Since March 2010 it’s declared as a WSR. Still in Australia, Snapper Rocks is an area with 20 kilometers of beach and world-class waves.

Enjoy the waves and the nature. Above all, respect the environment so it keeps presenting us with such exotic, paradisiac destinations. Anthropologists say that we shouldn’t reveal the enclave of the discoveries of unknown tribes – maybe we should do the same with some beaches…