For practitioners of the glide, the most basic European map surveyed with even a cursory glance transforms from green and blue hues to reveal the mind-blowing potential offered up by Europe’s undulating coastline. The two dimensional cartography teases the imagination, no longer just a myriad of tiny CMYK dots, it’s instantly transformed – over here into jagged limestone reefs around the western coast of Ireland, over there granite cliff lined bays are gauged out of the fringes of Kernow. Boulder points erupt from the turbulent waters churning around Brittany and heat haze dances above endless golden sands that are the very backbone of Les Landes. We are transported to the smoke filled bars of San Sebastian where the staccato tune of an excitingly new and vibrant language fills the air. Europe offers not just the seemingly endless geographical and geological variation, but also a rich mix of cultures and experiences.

 

To the travelling surfer, borders are a fluid concept. You can swiftly cross from France to Portugal via Spain in the time it takes the sun to traverse the deep blue Iberian sky, driven ever onwards by a sea lust, transported on the shimmering blacktop of coldly efficient autoroutes. You can cruise back in time from Spain to Morocco in just 14kms of crowded, white-capped waterways via modern, high-speed ferry. And every region of every country can boast its very own world-class waves for the traveller to experience – even those less renowned surfing destinations. Italy may not proffer the consistency of her Atlantic cousins, but this merely allows all the more time to savour Europe’s richest culture and finest food. And when the swells do kick in, you’ll be surprised at just how long the points can be and by how powerful the reefs are.

 

“The best surf guide to Europe ever published: concise, very informative, beautifully designed and illustrated and easy to consult.”           

Surf Portugal Magazine (P)

“ The book scores highly with tons of info about every part of your trip, particularly things that surfers care about like weather charts, night life and airline policies. The book’s layout is superb with heaps of useful maps and tons of nice line-up shots…A well researched guidebook that caters to all standard of surfers, an indispensable guide to any Euro jaunt.”

Carve Magazine (UK)  

 

“An invaluable resource – a one-stop guide to surfing across the continent.”

Surfer Magazine (USA)

 

“This awesome guide has been hailed as ‘the new surfer’s bible”

Extreme Sports Channel (Pan-European)

 

“In terms of its authoritative scope, graphic simplicity and reach, Surfing Europe updates and expands what the Stormrider crew have done so well for so long – and in many ways does it better.”

Adrenalin Magazine (pan-European)

 

“The most up to date guide to surf in Europe”

Trip Surf Magazine (FR)

“This hefty but exhaustive guide pinpoints the best waves in Europe for some serious water time. With additional listings as well, this is all you need to take with you, apart from your board…”

Wanderlust Magazine (UK)

 

Coldswell.com

“The best guide to surfing in Europe yet produced.”

A1surf.com

 

“This book provides you with tips on everything from localism to recommended boards all gathered from the mouths of top surfers, shapers and local shredders. I particularly like the Surfers Tales that are dotted throughout which offer a more personal insight into each country.”

Pitpilot Magazine (UK)