Wondering how long it takes to learn to kitesurf? Here’s a realistic guide for beginners, including how many lessons you may need, how much time off work to take, and why a month-long kite trip in the Algarve gives you the best chance to progress.

Brazil is every kitesurfer’s dream — warm water, steady trade winds, endless beaches, and a rhythm of life shaped by the breeze. As someone who runs Belavista Coliving in the Algarve, where kite nomads come together to live, work, and chase the wind, I’d always heard stories about Brazil’s legendary north-east coast. So, a while back, I packed my board and went to experience it for myself. I’ve now been Kitesurfing in Brazil twice, travelling the coast and riding many of its most talked-about...

Sustainability at Belavista Coliving in the Algarve isn’t a trend or a marketing message. It’s a way of life that’s deeply rooted in the land, local heritage, and the responsibility that comes with hosting people from all over the world. Belavista has been in our family since the 1940s. Long before sustainability became a buzzword, the land here was cared for through respect, balance, and long-term thinking. That same mindset guides how we run Belavista today — as a family-run, sustainable...