Lonely Planet Epic Surf Breaks of the World

With stories of 50 incredible surf trips in 34 countries, from Australia to South Africa, plus a further150 suggestions of great waves to seek Lonely Planet's Epic Surf Breaks of the World will inspire a lifetime of wave riding.

From accessible beach breaks in France and California and famed and fearsome waves in Hawaii and Indonesia, to out-there tales from Tasmania and Tahiti, each surf break shares one defining feature : being truly epic.

Autorentext

Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

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Stories of classic surf breaks. Surfers travel the world searching for the perfect wave, from Indonesia, Australia and Hawaii to France, Portugal and beyond to Senegal. This beautifully illustrated and photographed book, the next in the successful Epic series, will share first-hand accounts of riding the world's best waves and offer maps and practical details to help readers make it happen.

Zusammenfassung

Explore the world's most thrilling waves with Epic Surf Breaks of the World. From Namibia's wind-swept Skeleton Bay to Java's G-Land, discover the best place to 'hang ten', whatever your surfing ability. Accompanied by a series of stunning photographs, maps and beautiful illustrations as well as first-person stories from surf writers all across the globe, including Pulitzer Prize winner William Finnegan, this is the quintessential guide for surfers looking for their next epic break.

With 200 destinations, from Australia's Bells Beach to the coral-flecked islands of the Maldives, you're sure to find your perfect break in this 328-page, hardcover book. Plus, we take you to some of the most adrenaline-pumping breaks in the world, including Tahiti's Teahupoo and Mexico's Puerto Escondido, as well as easier options for beginners, such as Taghazout in Morocco, meaning all abilities are catered for. We cover the planet's newest hotspots, such as Bundoran in Ireland, where world-class waves now lure surfers from all across the globe.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, eBooks, and more.

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