The local knowledge and professional service offered by Ricardo and Sofia meant our students needs and abilities were well catered for. With boat trips to stunning kite venues and an excellent choice of equipment, our students were able to develop their skills and enjou kite surfing in beautiful surroundings. The advise and help offered in all aspects of our trip meant we didn't have to worry about a thing, giving us the opportunity to relax, hit the water and enjoy fantastic kite surfing.
Thanks again for everything and see you again in September!"
Maggie and Mark - Synergy Kitesports School, Scotland (2007/2011)
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"I had two amazing kite-surf-days with Sofia and Ricardo! When I came to Portugal I could hardly do the bodydrag and in only two days they brought me not only onto the board, I even managed to go in both directions on the last afternoon. Although during my holiday the wind at the algarve was not the best for kite-sufing, they found the spot, with the minimum of waves and the maximum of wind, so the conditions were really great (especially for a beginner like me). Every day Sofia came to pick me up and we had a very nice trip to the location they had choosen for the day, during my lessons (we were only two people in one group) the atmosphere was very relaxed and friendly.
Ricardo helped me with everything until I managed to handle kite and board simultaneously on my own, watched each ride of us and afterwards had lots of useful tips for us, which helped me very much to do the right things in the right time. Up to now I have taken lessons from some different kite-surf-teachers and can really recommend Ricardo and Sofia to everyone as the best."
Marion Stadler, Germany (2011)
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"We had an excellent week's holiday with South Adventures and we enjoyed the flexiblitly of being able to learn two new water sports; Stand up paddle and Kite surfing. The Kite surfing tuition was great as we had one instructor for two people and we progressed well during the week. The location is excellent as the beaches nearby are great as the appartment we stayed in was only five minutes away. We would recommend South Adventures holidays for anyone that loves to be acitve and enjoyes being outyside in the great weather! Thank you Sofia and Ricardo for being great hosts and for being flexible with the day's activites."
James Robinson and Chantal Percival, England (2011)
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"You can believe me, this was not our last kitetrip to Portugal, it was very very good!!!!!"
Helmut Auer and Nicole, Germany (2011)
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"I would not hesitate to recommend South Adventures to any kitesurfer or potential kitesurfer - whether complete beginner or experienced rider.
Ricardo and the team will take you to the best places where their local knowledge enables them to pick and choose the best spot depending on the conditions of the day. Whether in a formal lesson or just with them to ride, they will make sure you understand the local rules of the spot - as well as a handy safety boat!
South Adventures have tought my children from scratch in a professional, safe and enjoyable method. There are always plenty of smiles at the end of every day.
I am a regular visitor to the Algarve and South Adventures are the first on my list to call for that all important wind and local condition report."
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"Ricardo and Sofia are very nice and professional. The equipment is latest fashion so I will not take my own with me the next time but rent it. I booked the kite-tour with Ricardo and this really paid off. If there is wind somewhere in the Algarve Ricardo gets to know it because it seems he has spies everywhere along the coast who inform him about local conditions. In that way I could make the most of my six days and kite 4. It makes a huge difference with the boat because you just cannot reach those flat water lagoons without it, except you want to take a 30 min walk with all the equipment. I will definitely go back there!!!"
Lukas Linsbichler - England/Austria (2011)
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"Thanks Sofia and Ricardo for another great week. There are few place in world were all is coming together like it do in your part of Portugal. The kite surfing is great, the weather and wind is world class and the people at South Adventures are the best.
Thanks for this time, we will coming back again and again and..."
Hans Berggren - Sweden (2010/2011)
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"Thank you very much for your hospitality, it was so nice to get to know you all at Southadventures (you and Sofia - and Juan;) )!! I loved that lagoon and I will for sure come back, then I'll bring some of my other kitesurfing friends. It's windy here in Sweden right now but a lot colder in the water than in Portugal, and it's not that many laughs and crazy fools around the dinner table as it was in Albufeira - i'll miss that for sure.
Lots of love to you all!"
Madeleine Viking - Sweden (2011)
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"For the second year in a row we went to Algarve and South Adventures, for a week of kiting and good times. And just like last year nobody was disappointed; great winds, wonderful lagoon an outstanding service from Sofia and Ricardo. Spending a week with you in Portugal is not only a world class kiting experience; it is also a week full f the important things in life. Thank you for this time, and see you soon again."
Jimmy Thorstenson - Sweden (2010/2011)
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"Thank you for a superb week of first class kitesurfing.
The service included in the kitepacks is exellent, Ricardo and Sofia's great hospitality gives it that extra touch that makes you want to come back for more. The spots and conditions in Algarve are worldclass and suitable both for beginners and experienced riders.
Thank you for a great vacation!"
Johan & Eva, Sweden (2011)
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I was very happy with entire course and made quite a progress within short period of time. The equipment used was of a high standard - one of the harnesses still had a shopping tag on it!
I thought level of instructing was high, I particularly liked the fact the instructor allowed students to set up all equipment - that's the best way to learn. During the day weak points were pin pointed and corrected, the instructor gave useful tips and clear instructions on how to improve. I'd also like to say location was excellent - both safe and very picturesque.
Overall I was very happy with the course I'm intending to do more lessons with Southadventures.
Marcin Berezowski - Portugal/Poland (2011)
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Great school, great instructor and most important thing - fantastic time. Safety is their priority so it was very important as I have never kited before.
I would recommend South Adventures to anyone who would like to learn to kite-surf.
Tom Ostojski - England/Poland (2011)

