Sandboarding and desert dune adventures in Europe.
Curracloe dunes and beach along Wexford Bay. Photo courtesy of Rodney Burton.
Despite not being a desert destination, Ireland has quite a few sand surfing spots to offer and there is a small but very lively community of sandboarders near Wexford. The Curracloe Sand Fest was held there as part of the Sandboarding World Tour in 2017. Curracloe dunes and beach along…
While still not very wide spread, there surely is potential for sandboarding as a mainstream sport in Spain. The region of Andalusia is home to the Tabernas Desert, the only desert in Europe (!), and while the landscape there is partly protected, there are many coastal dunes nearby where you…
Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands have launched a $120 million project to grow food in Neom, a new high-tech city being built in the desert. The project is being led by the Dutch company Van Der Hoeven and is expected to produce over 300,000 tons of fruits and vegetables per year.
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Holywell Bay Sand Dunes, England. Photo courtesy of hilaris.
Believe it or not, but sand surfing is not limited to sunny and warm locations in the desert. The United Kingdom may not be the first destination that comes to mind when you think of sandboarding, but both England and Wales offer quite a few spots where this sport can…
Duna de Salir do Porto. Photo courtesy of Vitor Oliveira.
Over the past decade Portugal has become one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe, attracting thousands of tourists, digital nomads and surfers from all over the world. Those with an interest in sandboarding will also find that the country hosts one of the tallest sand dunes in Europe,…
SandSpirit, the eagerly awaited sandboarding competition, is set to make a thrilling comeback to Monte Kaolino this year. From July 13th to 16th, sandboarding enthusiasts worldwide can take part in the yearly event.
Sandboarding in the Netherlands at Senang Strand, Hoek van Holland: Experience the exhilaration of gliding down sandy slopes at Senang Surfschool's designated sandboarding area. Rent sandboards for €5 per hour and embrace the thrill of this unique sport. Enjoy a range of beach activities and unwind at De Strandkantine's beachside café.
Great Britain does not have a desert climate, as it has a temperate maritime climate with mild weather and generally moderate levels of rainfall. The term "desert" is usually used to describe areas that receive less than 25 cm (10 inches) of rainfall per year, and there is no such…
Greece does not have any true deserts, but it is possible to practice sandboarding on the island of Lemnos in the North Aegen region, near the coast of Turkey. The Gomati Sand Dunes, located in an area that resembles a "mini desert", are free of vegetation and therefore suitable for…