FeelViana
- Praia do cabedelo, Rua Brás de Abreu Soares 222, 4935-159 Viana do Castelo
- (+351) 258 330 330
- info@feelviana.com
- www.feelviana.com
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Portugal is a dream spot for those looking for adventure holidays in Europe. FeelViana Sport Hotel located in the North of Portugal’s gem, Viana do Castelo, overlooks the Cabedelo beach pinewood. FeelViana is a sustainable four star superior hotel, all made from wood and perfectly framed in the surrounding landscape.
Wingfoiling, Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Surfing, Stand up Paddleboarding, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing and Biking are all part of your day to day at FeelViana. They are at the heart of this Hotel.
Several outdoor activities and lessons for all levels and ages are available, by sea, river, land, on the ground or blowing in the wind. These experiences are available for both hotel guests and non-resident guests. They also provide a variety of camps for all sports enthusiasts all year round: check out the special offers.
THE LOWDOWN
Viana do Castelo is the perfect spot for everyone wanting to connect with nature and sports – a charming village, surrounded by nature, with great gastronomy and good wines. Its strong ties with river and sea have turned Viana do Castelo into a nautical city with a huge natural, cultural and archaeological heritage. If you’re a foiler, Viana do Castelo, in particular the Cabedelo beach, is the perfect option. Great weather, great wind and water conditions, approximately three hours’ flight time from most of Europe… there’s a whole lot of culture and many other activities to enjoy at FeelViana, a sustainable four-star hotel, all made from wood and perfectly framed in the surrounding landscape. Wingfoiling, foiling, kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing, SUP, wakeboarding and biking are all part of your day to day here.
FOILING SETUP
The Cabedelo Beach has extraordinary natural features for foiling that make it the perfect spot for all levels of rider. This beach has three distinct areas: one, by the pier, more protected and with flat water; another, in front of the FeelViana Water Center, with side shore wind and finally, south from the bay, a third area with onshore wind.
Cabedelo Beach is also home to Portugal’s largest water sports center. This beach structure is the go-to spot for all riders because of its unique conditions and the quality and variety of the equipment available for rental. This is also the reason why it is the perfect spot for those looking to improve their skills. Why? Because you will have a safe experience and the help of experienced, certified instructors.
WHEN IS BEST TO GO
The wind season is from the end of April until the end of September, with consistent wind that benefits from a thermal effect, which considerably increases its velocity, compared to forecasts. Wind usually starts at noon and blows until sunset in a northwest direction, at a 16 to 35 knots speed. From April to September the average speed between noon and 6pm is 25 knots.
NO WIND?
If there is little wind, it is the ideal time to try the cable park or do one of the mountain or road bike routes. We have designed numerous routes that adapt to all tastes and physical fitness and that will allow you to enjoy the wonderful natural environment that surrounds the spot. Although, if you cannot live out of the water, why not try a surf course at the school for even more water-based fun! Besides the sports activities, there are also moments of pure relaxation at the spa, and yoga and Pilates classes.
The nearest airport is Porto, about 40 minutes to the hotel. The best way to reach the hotel is by transfer.
Bring a variety of wings from 3m to 5m to cover a range of wind conditions and rider preferences.
You always need a wetsuit to practice water sports at Cabedelo Beach. In the summer a 3/2 or 4/3 is ideal and in the winter you can use a 5/4.
2.5€ but try our great cocktails and local drinks.
Fresh fish, pork, “Sarrabulho” rice, octopus rice, Portuguese fish stew…
In the summer we have singers or bands at dinner time and at our beach bar in the afternoon, and we also have a pool bar with a large and varied menu.
