Last week, the Edifício Transparente in Matosinhos hosted the press conference for the first-ever edition of Norte Surf Fest, set to take place from September 27 to 29 in Porto and Matosinhos.
This inaugural event will feature expert talks on sustainability and innovation, surf school competitions, and safety workshops. The festival's highlight will be an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the most surfers riding a single wave.
Luis Pedro Martins, President of Visit Porto and North of Portugal - Convention & Visitors Bureau, highlighted the event’s potential for international exposure and regional development, calling it a key initiative to promote our 140 kilometers of stunning Atlantic coastline.
Supported by Visit Portugal, Visit Porto and North of Portugal, Câmara Municipal do Porto, Câmara Municipal de Matosinhos, the Associação de Escolas de Surf de Portugal, and Ágora - Cultura e Desporto do Porto, this event is set to boost local tourism and bring global recognition to our coastline.
Check out the full program at https://nortesurfest.pt/en/.