EL PALMAR: Super waves!
Best conditions: Wind from the N, NNW or S-W, and swell from the W.
Level: High.
Going more to the south you find the famous surf spot of El Palmar. This is one of my favourite places. It doesn’t happen very often, but it is definitely the place to go with N wind (or NNW) and W swell. Big and nice breaks all around the beach. The North wind is side off from the right, and the waves can get big and powerful. It is a sandy beach, except next to the tower. Getting out can be tricky because of powerful white water, but once you are out, the waves are beautiful, with long sections. Also sailable is E-S, but this does not happen very often. Along the coast are plenty of surf schools and bars and chiringuitos (tapas like bars) for having a good coffee and healthy food. And every Sunday at sunset you can see live bands at “El Cartero” for free. Definitely a place to be on a Sunday! and a perfect end to a good wave riding session.