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WORLD SURF CITIES NETWORK
A collaborative network among cities that have a strategy to develop surfing as a social and economic wealth-creating activity. Cities in America, Africa, Europe and Oceania share their knowledge and collaborate on Surfing initiatives.
ABOUT US
A surf city is an urban area where surf, the culture of surf and employment in industries related to the surf sector constitute a significant part of the economic, social and base of the city and where there is a surf industry formally recognised by the administration of the city.
WHAT WE DO
The WSCN seeks to promote local economic activity (industry, tourism and local employment) through surf by sharing knowledge of ideas and cooperation in projects between surf cities. The Network is led by the city of Viana do Castelo (Presidency) in Europe and Arica (Vice Presidency) in South America, both with extensive experience in innovation management and international collaboration.
TAKING PART IN WSCN
The World Surf Cities Network is open to hosting new cities that want to
become an international reference point through an evolutionary,
transformative process thanks to the local development of surfing and
its communities and public/private stakeholders. Further information
please contact:.
WSCN PRESIDENCY 2025 | LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA - SPAIN.
WSCN VICE PRESIDENCY 2025 | ERICEIRA - PORTUGAL. Technical Secretariat | Unidad Técnica de Ciudad de Mar | acaballe@laspalmasgc.es
CIUDADES WSCN
Managing surf tourism | Cooperation between cities | evelopment and employment | Sharing knowledge
ARICA
(Chile)
The city Puerto de Arica is situated in the heart of the Andean Macro-region which is bordered by Peru, Bolivia and the Pacific Ocean, considered one of the most active in the planet. Arica is situated 2,085 km north of Santiago ...
ERICEIRA
(Portugal)
Ericeira is a favourite destination for seaside holidays. This coastal town, founded eight centuries ago, is 35 kilometres north of Lisbon and offers a perfect atmosphere for visitors to relax and enjoy themselves ...
GARABITO
(Costa rica)
WIP
LACANAU
(France)
Lacanau is on the Atlantic coast of Médoc, 40 km from Bordeaux, 2h30 from Paris thanks to the LGV and 30 minutes from Bordeaux Mérignac airport. Lacanau is an extraordinary landscape, with its 16 km ...
LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA
(Spain)
Its excellent weather, delicious food, dreamy landscapes and cozy atmosphere, make the Canary Islands the perfect destination for your next vacation. But the Canary Islands not only stand out as one ...
MANTA
(Ecuador)
WIP
MAR DEL PLATA
(Argentina)
WIP
MATOSINHOS
(Portugal)
WIP
MIRAFLORES
(Perú)
I cannot liberate of Miraflores, i cannot stop writing about Miraflores", said by Mario Vargas Llosa because was the place where he spents the best moments during his chilhood and youth ...
MONTAÑITA
(Ecuador)
Montañita is a commune that belongs to Manglaralto located in Santa Elena city and in the ecuadorian coastline. In this coastline there is a touristic product denominated “La Ruta del Sol” ...
NAZARÉ
(Portugal)
WIP
RIBAMONTÁN AL MAR
(España)
WIP
SALINAS
(Ecuador)
The city of Salinas belonging to the canton of the same name, is located in the province of Santa Elena at the foot of the sea geographically at the most outstanding ...
SAN BARTOLO
(Perú)
WIP
SAN SEBASTIÁN
(Basque Country)
Donostia-San Sebastián is a city with a population of 188,240 on the Basque Country's east coast. Bathed by the wild Cantabrian Sea, the city has 3 beaches which are extremely busy with water sports ...
VIANA DO CASTELO
(Portugal)
He surfed his first waves in July 1938, the date on which Brazilian surfing began. It is calculated that nowadays there are approximately 5,000 people practising the sport. The city is also pioneering in having a public surfing school ...
