Where Is The Best Place To Look For A Holiday Where You Can Surf And Learn How To Cook?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 at 10:51 am

Ideally in Europe!

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6 Responses to “Where Is The Best Place To Look For A Holiday Where You Can Surf And Learn How To Cook?”

  1. John F Says:
    October 20th, 2009 at 5:38 pm

    Interesting question. there are some decent surf spots in France, and the french are renowned cooks……..

  2. Anonymous Says:
    October 20th, 2009 at 7:23 pm

    In Europe, you have two main choices, Spanish or French. Of course, you have Scotland as well, but its hardly a locale focused on cuisine, though there are some really good waves there.
    Yes, Mundaka, which is in northern Spain (Basque Country) has pretty good waves. However, Mundaka is a hit and miss, mostly a miss recently. Its been cancelled as a stop on the world tour this year, as well as in 2005 because of its massive tide swings and inconsistent conditions. In addition, the only alternative waves are the beachbreaks of Bakio, which in themselves are nothing special and certianly not reliable. Spanish food is always good. I’ve traveled a lot, especially to Central and South America and always enjoy the local food, but Spain has a more traditional cuisine than many latin american countries, and it is certainly a good experience. Be warned that the Spainards do not eat until much later, sometimes until 9 or 10 at night.
    I’ll tell you to go to France, because the French are known for their food and their wine. And, they also have waves, some of the best beachbreak around (there’s more than 150 miles of it). Best place to go is Hossegor, Les Culs Nus, which is in Southern France. When I was there, the food was spectacular, there were tons of parties and certianly there are plenty of opportunites to get your cook on. Check out Richard’s (its really the short version of this name, starts with a D, but yahoo won’t let me post that word) Sand Bar, its a pretty fun place to hang. In addition to Hossegor, a little north is Vieux Boucau, and a little south is Biarritz, both good alternative waves but not quite on par with Hossegor, and the latter of which (Biarritz) has an airport, which is 30 minutes away. Also, nude beaches. I mean, women just walking around with their tops off, playing volleyball and stuff. I’m surfing and I just hope I lose my board haha.
    So yeah, go to France. Excellent food, excellent surf. Don’t be fooled though, while it is beginner-friendly, Hossegor can throw a beating; I left there with 43 stiches in my arm. However, unlike latin america, they have good hospitals. I’ll definately go back there in a couple years though, it was a lot of fun.

  3. Anonymous Says:
    October 20th, 2009 at 11:31 pm

    I am surprised that no one has mentioned Bali. There are numerous famous breaks, it is inexpensive and Indonesian food is off the hook.
    When I think of a surf holiday, I don’t think of freezing water and European destinations. I tend to think of warm sunny beaches, drinks with fruits you have never seen before and food that you can’t recognize immediately but have to eat because it smells and looks so good.
    But France is nice. It’s just not tropical at all. Of course you did request Europe, but I just thought you could consider elsewhere.

  4. Anonymous Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 2:34 am

    That sounds like a great holiday, France would definitely be the place to go, unless your like me and hate French food.
    Ha ha maybe Mexico, or were you wanting to learn to cook more complicated food?
    In my opinion nothing beats Mexican food!
    There are lots of surfing spots, camps, and surf shops in Mexico, so you won’t have a problem with that, and the water’s warmer than in France.

  5. wilco Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 6:24 am

    er france would be pretty good and the food is like amazing!
    but the south east coast of england is also good as well as the east coast although not many people know about it yet
    and to be honest, you cant beat a good ole hearty english meal! x

  6. mayra s Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 12:42 pm

    in Europe is very difficult to find a good spot to surf but Mundaka in Spain or The South West Coast of France is the best you’ll find around! Believe me!