Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean, Island
Water type: Chop
Water hazards: Ships
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Choppy waters with occasional waves. Lots of surfers and boat traffic.
Beach type & size: Stones - Small
Infos: The kitebeach is relatively small - just enough to launch and land the kite. It is covered with stones. Packed in summer, only launch and land your kite at the kite school (fee).
Beachgoer: May, June, July, August
Weather specificities: During summer the temperatures are about 30C and water is 24C.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: Constant thermal sideshore wind 'Mistral' with 15-25 knts. Best time is June to August with steady NW or W winds. After August check the forecast for strong SE and NE winds.
Best months: June, July
Access description: by Car - Island Brac has an international airport. The island can be accessed by ferry and boat from Split. Bol is situated on the south side of the island.
Specific rules: Zones, Time, Fees
Extra: No kiteboarding on the main beach 'Zlatni Rat' in July and August. Packed in summer, only launch and land your kite at the kite school 80Kn (12 Euro) per day and rescue is 160Kn (24 Euro).
Accommodations: Rooms, Rescue, Toilet, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Bridge
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Small waves. Relatively shallow water, great for learning (with lighter winds).
Beach type & size: Sand, Rocks - Small
Infos: Sandy beach, open space, no hazards.
Identified hazards: Concrete, Bystanders
Weather specificities: Water from 15C in winter to 25C in summer.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: .
Access description: by Car - From Zadar drive north to Nin, and then further north you will get to Sabunike.
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Small waves.
Infos: Sandy beach.
Weather specificities: Water from 15C in winter to 25C in summer.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: Works in Jugo with SE wind.
Access description: by Car - From Zadar drive south along the coast until you get to Biograd. In the south of Biograd you have to ask for the Plaza Biograd.
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Pebbles - Small
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: Best with SE Bora. The wind can be very strong.
Best months: May, June, July, August, September
Access description: by Car -
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Depends on the wind, usually choppy. Shallow around the small peninsula. There are some urchins.
Beach type & size: Grass, Pebbles, Rocks - Small
Infos: No beach, just stones, pebbles and grass. It is like an island. There are two small beaches to get in the water depending on the wind direction. Otherwise you walk over the rocks.
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Water from 15C in winter to 25C in summer.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: Southeast and East/Northeast - Bora/Jugo are the best winds. In autumn the wind can be very strong.
Access description: by Car - From Pula get to Premantura and here to the auto camp Stupice. Stupice is situated in a small place Premantura-Medulin, at the beginning at Kamenjak peninsula, a preserved national park. You can park on the island.
Specific rules: Fees
Extra: Sometimes they want some money to get to the beach - barge! In a near distance there are spots for wave surfing (Medulin and Green Beacon). You need to pay a fee to access the national park.
Accommodations: Shop, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave
Infos: Perfect shallow water from flat conditions to small waves. Flat on sideshore and small waves with onshore winds.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: Nice soft sandy beach. Very long and wide, enough space for safely starting and landing.
Beachgoer: July, August
Weather specificities: Mediterranean climate: warm summer, mild winter. Best time for kite and windsurfing: from April to June with water temps of around 18C, summer 24C and in autumn 18-20C. Season duration is more than 6 months.
Wind type: Thermal
Best months: April, May, June, July, September, October, November
Access description: by Car, Bus - From Zadar 15 km direction to Nin, from there 2 km to Sabunike and to the long sandy beach. With car or bus.
Specific rules: None
Extra: During summer it can be sometimes crowded.
Nightlife: Beach bars, surf bars, beach parties in summer, discos, lounge bars, etc.
Accommodations: Shop, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Rocks
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Look out for the lighthouse in the water.
Beach type & size: Rocks - Small
Identified hazards: Rocks
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Thermal, Frontal
Wind specificities: Best with South wind.
Best months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: School, Food, Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Chop
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Flat to choppy water.
Infos: Pebble beach.
Weather specificities: Water from 15C in winter to 25C in summer.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: Works in Jugo.
Access description: by Car - Just 5km east of the center of Split.
Nightlife: Nightlife in Split.
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Level: Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Chop, Small wave
Infos: There is no tide and the water is generally choppy. According to the weather there can be waves up to 1-2 meters but its generally not so. There are also many days where the water is also calm and flat, but only in light wind days.
Beach type & size: Rocks - Small
Infos: Directly in Roving and around there are no sandy beaches. Mostly small stones and rocks. Hard sand next to shore. You can forget self-launching of kites.
Weather specificities: A thin wetsuit is recommended. The air in summer is around 25-32C.
Wind specificities: No info yet.
Access description: by Car - Rovinj is located on the peninsula of Istria. Closest big cities are Trieste in Italy and Rijeka in Croatia.
Specific rules: None
Extra: Not recommended for beginners. Watch out for sharp rocks. Definitely need someone to land and launch your kite.
Nightlife: Rovinj is a nice town to wine and dine. Old architecture and nice restaurants. There are a few bars and very little clubs. After a certain time at night the nightlife is dead. Perfect place to spend a 2 days or so with your partner.
Accommodations: Food
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean, Lagoon
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Small wave
Water hazards: Swimmers
Water quality: Clean
Infos: The water is shallow in some places even too much for kiteboarding (careful if you don't want to lose your fins), you can find some waves outside the river mouth.
Beach type & size: Grass, Sand - Medium
Infos: The beach is very small, crowded with too many kiters during summer, hard to even ride. Lots of people that don't care about the beach rules. Expect fights about placing kite equipment!
Identified hazards: Stones, Power lines, Other
Beachgoer: May, June, July, August
Weather specificities: Summer is nice and hot.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: The Mistral start blowing at 10am and it reaches its maximum at 2pm and slowly dies at sundown. Very constant wind.
Best months: June, July, August
Access description: by Car - Only one road leading to the spot, you can't miss it. At the end of the river mouth.
Specific rules: Zones, Fees
Extra: Beginners have their own area. They must stay there, because other areas are reserved for jumping and tricks. Be very careful with the swimmers, don't get into their zone.
Nightlife: None.
Accommodations: Rooms, Camping, School, Shop, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Choppy waters with occasional waves. Suitable for riders of all levels.
Beach type & size: Pebbles - Medium
Infos: No sand, just pebbles. Enough space for windsurfers, but limited space for kitesurfers. Lots of windsurf and kitesurf gear on the beach. And also many beachgoers to look out for. Many obstacles on the beach as well, like trees, hut etc. Not suited for beginners.
Identified hazards: Trees, Bystanders, Other
Beachgoer: June, July, August
Weather specificities: During summer the air temperatures are about 30C and water is 24C. Winter wetsuit needed. Season all year.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: Best time is June to September with steady NW or W winds. Constant thermal sideshore wind 'Mistral' with 15-25 knts. After August check the forecast for strong SE and NE winds.
Best months: June, July, August, September
Access description: by Car - By bus or taxi go from Dubrovnik to Orebic (Peljesac), Perna and Viganj. By ferry go from Split to Hvar, Korcula and Orebic. By boat go from Rijeka to Korcula.
Specific rules: Zones
Extra: Special kite zone on the beach and on the water.
Nightlife: No real nightlife. Directly at the location you will find a small bar with live music. 2-3 restaurants, that's it.
Accommodations: Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Chop
Water hazards: Rocks
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Flat to choppy water.
Beach type & size: Grass, Rocks - Small
Infos: Grassy areas to rig on, but then you need to walk over rocks to get onto the water.
Identified hazards: Rocks, Trees
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Water from 15C in winter to 25C in summer.
Wind specificities: Southeast and East/Northeast - Bora/Jugo are the best winds.
Access description: by Car - From Pula drive southeast to Linjan. Drive through the village further southeast When you see water, turn left and after about 450m turn right and follow the road to the water. Here is the spot.
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Swimmers, Ships
Water quality: Crystal clear
Beach type & size: Stones - Small
Infos: The beach is just long enough to gear up your kite. If you are alone you can drop your kite into the water and launch it yourself.
Identified hazards: Rocks, Stones, Shells, Trees, Bystanders
Beachgoer: July, August, September
Wind type: Thermal, Frontal
Wind specificities: Do not use the bay right to the parking unless you have more then enough wind, wind will be onshore here. Take the beach north /west to a small stone bay - see pinpoint - here the wind is stronger and sideshore. Thermal wind will not be too strong, watch forecasts for thermal winds in the region - I had my 14m.
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: None.
Accommodations: Food, Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop
Water hazards: Swimmers, Ships
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Pebbles - Small
Beachgoer: June, July, August
Wind type: Thermal
Best months: June, July, August, September
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: Time
Extra: During summer only windsurfing, since the beach is too packed.
Accommodations: Rooms, Camping, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean, Lagoon
Water type: Flat, Chop
Water hazards: Ships, Wave breaker, Rocks
Water quality: Crystal clear
Beach type & size: Pebbles, Stones - Small
Identified hazards: Stones
Wind type: Thermal
Best months: June, July, August, September
Access description: by Car - Make sure you close the fence after you entered. The entrence is here: 45.033175,14.605114 You will be charged 5 Euro per Day by a local, who cleans the place, repairs the road and removes the rubbish from the trash cans. There were some (illegal?) campers but one told me they were fined by the police over 100 Euro.
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Swimmers, Currents, Ships
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: .
Beach type & size: Pebbles - Small
Infos: Very limited space for launching and landing.
Identified hazards: Bystanders
Beachgoer: June, July, August
Weather specificities: During summer the air temperatures are about 30C and water is 24C. Winter wetsuit needed. Season all year.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: If it turns to NE (Bora) better stay on the beach.
Best months: June, July, August, September
Access description: by Car, Bus, Boat - With plane to Split. The best way is to take a boat to Korcula and then a small boat to Viganj (15min). With plane to Dubrovnik, the best way is to take a bus to Orebic and then taxi to Viganj. With a car just drive to peninsula Peljesac-Orebic-Viganj.
Extra: Please ask for safety rules and spot info at local school.
Nightlife: Little nightlife in Orebic or Viganj, great nightlife on island Korcula, just a 15min boat ride, going also at night.
Accommodations: Rooms, Camping, School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Chop
Water quality: Clean
Infos: The water is very clean and blue. Flat to choppy water. Shallow access.
Infos: This beach has pebbles. You can rent a sun beds, sun umbrellas. There is many coffee bars with different kind of music. Possibility of water sports: jet-ski, paragliding, diving, rent a boat, banana boat. So expect many tourists during summer. Very little space to maneuver, and small choice for many types of winds that blows there.
Identified hazards: Other
Beachgoer: May, July, August
Weather specificities: The swimming seasons goes from April 15th to October 15th. The water temperatures in that period are 19-25C.
Wind specificities: The wind is not so strong.
Access description: by Car - Beach Okrug Gornji is situated in Middle Dalmatia on island Ciovo only 8 km from the airport Split. Island Ciovo is connected to Trogir with a bridge.
Extra: Not recommended for kitesurfing due to limited space on the beach.
Accommodations: Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Rocks
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Rolling wave with strong winds.
Beach type & size: Grass, Rocks - Small
Identified hazards: Rocks
Weather specificities: Water from 15C in winter to 25C in summer.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: Southeast and East/Northeast - Bora/Jugo are the best winds. In autumn the wind can be very strong.
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: Fees
Extra: You need to pay a fee to access the national park.
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Chop
Water hazards: Swimmers
Water quality: Crystal clear
Beach type & size: Pebbles - Small
Infos: During summer packed beach.
Identified hazards: Bystanders
Beachgoer: May, June, July, August, September
Wind type: Thermal
Best months: June, July, August, September
Access description: by Car -
Extra: The reasonable place to launch a kite is at the south end of the bay, because it is less crowded there. At least in high season parking costs and there is hardly a place to launch a kite. But with a foil kite it is possible in the very eqrly morning. There is also a marked swimming area and it might be potentially problematic to launch or kite there. The far north east might only be an option for a drift launch with a foil kite from the sharp rocky cliffs. Even though the wind is stronger here in Baska and many days in the summer good for foiling, the other spot Punat will be better in the high season.
Accommodations: Rooms, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop
Water hazards: Swimmers, Bridge
Infos: Flat to choppy water. Shallow in the bay. During summer many beach goers, mainly in the inside of the bay.
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Infos: Small, sandy beach. The main beach gets very packed during summer.
Identified hazards: Trees, Bystanders, Road
Beachgoer: June, July, August
Weather specificities: Water from 15C in winter to 25C in summer.
Wind specificities: Best with SSE.
Access description: by Car - From Pula drive southeast to Medulin.
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: Many tourists during summer, then lots of restaurants and bars are open.
Accommodations: Rooms, Food, Parking
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