The Western Algarve coast is one of the major destinations for serious surfers from around the globe as the long Atlantic rollers sweeping onto the west coast beaches offer ideal conditions for serious practitioners of this art. Many gravitate to the vast, sandy expanse of Praia do Amado near Carrapateira.

The Surf Experience, Lagos, and the Lagos Surf Shop in Lagos offer a full range of support for surfers including equipment hire, training, guides to the best beaches etc.