I recently returned from a three month stint living in East Timor. Whilst it's not exactly Barcelona, I thought this info might be handy to someone at a later date.
Most surfaces in Dili aren't great for skating but there are still lots of spots if you're keen to search for them. As Dili is a small city, this is pretty easy if you have a scooter and some free time. The area at the base of Christo Rei, the Dili Convention Centre, the mall and sports stadium are all worth checking out.
I posted some photos and info about the local skatepark here:
http://www.skateboard.com.au/v2/index.cfm?smithgrind=view&id=3101I was involved in it getting resurfaced and some new ramps being built, as of November 2012, the concrete was nice and smooth.
I filmed a fair bit whilst I was there. The footage is in this clip:
Living in Dili was heaps of fun, if anyone is considering going there for work, I would definitely encourage it. It's a really fun place to live, great beaches, laidback atmosphere and the local people are very welcoming. If anyone wants more Timor related information, feel free to shoot me an email:
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Topic: Skateboarding in East Timor (Read 567 times)