Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean, Lake
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Animals, None
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Clean shallow waters, for 50-100 meters from the beach it's knee deep. At the eastern part of the beach, away from kiteschools, water is much deeper at the beach. At the sea, away from shallow area, with wind around 12 knots it's pretty choppy. There is also bay that has knee deep flat water. Be cautious not to get stuck at the southern part of it, since the bottom of this bay there is silty. There might be stinging jellyfishes at the sea, not dangerous, just unpleasant.
Beach type & size: Grass, Sand - Medium
Infos: Beach is full of kitestations and schools. Beach consists of dense sand, grass and small seashells. Kite stations provide mats and sandbags for the kites. Sometimes storms bring lots of seaweed to the shore. Beach is not that wide, sometimes you gotta get into the water to launch your kite. This beach is for kiters only, so no swimmers, unless further to the east.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: May, June, July, August, September
Weather specificities: Most of the summer season the temperature is around 25-30 C. Water is warm too, especially at the shallow areas. But there might be cold currents, especially in July, so get a wetsuit just in case.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: During May and June dominant wind might be NE. On July wind is less active, but there is always thermal western breeze around 8 knots, or even higher, so check the weather stations that are connected to the wind forecast apps. Wind picks up mostly after noon and dies at the sunset.
Best months: May, June, July, August, September
Access description: by Car - The only way to get there is by car or taxi. Nearest hotels are several kilometers away, so people prefer to use cars or to live in the camping tents next to the kite stations.
Specific rules: Fees
Extra: Because there are lot of kite stations you have to pay some fee to one of them in order to kite there, or go to the wilder eastern part, but beach is narrow there, and it has bushes and trees. But for the money you get chillout zone, away from the sun, wi-fi, parking mats for kites, racks for boards and harnesses, and many more. There are cafes to get some food. There is no certain place for all beginners, so they are very close to the shore for all length of it. Keep the distance from them or you'll get shouted at or even get into collision.
Nightlife: Didn't stay there for the night, but I'm pretty sure some kite stations throw some kind of beach parties and watch movies.
Accommodations: Camping, School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Swimmers
Water quality: Cloudy
Infos: Flat between sandbars. Small waves. Shallow for about 100m. Can be just knee deep on the sandbars.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: Very long beach, about 40m wide. Many beachgoers during summer.
Identified hazards: Bystanders
Beachgoer: June, July, August
Weather specificities: Warm during summer. All other times a wetsuit is needed.
Wind specificities: Works with N to E and S.
Access description: by Car - Get to Heniches'k, northeast of the Krym. From here drive south across the bridge and get to Gengorka. Get on the beach anywhere along the way, lots of accesses.
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: Good nightlife in Henichesk.
Accommodations: Rooms, Camping, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Island, Lake
Water type: Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Fishernets
Water quality: Cloudy
Infos: Most of the time you'll find both perfect flat on one side of the spit and choppy or medium sized wind waves on another. So you have offshore and onshore conditions. Always inform rescue boats when riding in offshore winds. Dolzhanka is a deep water spot.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: On summer months, holidays or special events beach can be crowded.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: July, August
Weather specificities: Water temperature depends on wind direction. With North winds (esp in spring/autumn) it can become few degrees lower. So even in summer bring your short 2mm wetsuit for more comfort. In May and September you will need both 3mm and 5mm. Summer months can be very hot.
Wind type: Thermal, Frontal
Wind specificities: Best winds during summer. Best directions are NE and SW. Worst directions are E or W - when wind blows along the coast, it becomes little bit gusty and choppy. Beware of wind shadows in front of hotels when riding offshore winds. It can vary from calm to storm during few days - so take all kite sizes and don't forget to check the forecast.
Best months: May, June, July, August, September
Access description: by Car, Bus - First you should get to Rostov-on-Don or Krasnodar (nearest transport hubs with international airports and railway stations). Then get taxi directly to the spot (approx 220km and 260km) - it will cost about $150 (3000-5000 RUR). If you are looking for cheaper option catch a bus. Your route will be from the airport first to Eisk, then to Dolzhanka and from there you will anyhow need a taxi to get to the spot (9km from Dolzhanskaya village to the spit). Also you can rent a car in Rostov or Krasnodar (approx. from $40 per day).
Specific rules: None
Extra: This place is a traditional week-end location for locals - so book rooms in advance during summer months. Also you can live directly on the beach if you bring a tent. Always inform rescue boats when riding in offshore winds. But they are on duty only on busy summer days or holidays. Or you can ask for rescue in any kiteschool.
Nightlife: Parties on the beach, in hotels, trance festivals in forests or nightclubs in Eisk (35km away).
Accommodations: Rooms, Camping, School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave
Infos: Salty water. Choppy with small waves. Can be nice and flat between the waves with stronger winds.
Beach type & size: Sand, Pebbles - Big
Infos: Very long, sandy beach with pebbles. Some flat concrete obstacles at the waterline.
Identified hazards: Concrete
Weather specificities: The Azov Sea is very warm. But sometimes a wetsuit is needed.
Wind specificities: Most windy months are April to October.
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Access description: by Car - From Simferopol drive east for some hours. Located to the east of Mysove.
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: School, Rescue, Toilet, Food
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Fishernets
Water quality: Cloudy
Infos: Big shallow spot. You have to be careful, sometimes there are some fisher nets.
Beach type & size: Grass - Medium
Infos: Beach is a big spot with grass, huge space for launching and landing. Good place for beginners also.
Identified hazards: Shells, Trees, Bystanders, Power lines
Beachgoer: July, August
Weather specificities: Summer is very hot - winter is very cold. In summer: kitesurfing, during winter: snowkiting.
Wind type: Frontal
Wind specificities: Winds blowing rarely, in fact only with cyclones, and very often it is very gusty.
Best months: April, May, September
Access description: by Car, Bus -
Specific rules: None
Extra: Be careful in relationships with fishermen.
Nightlife: No nightlife excepting "Shashlick" by the fire. For nightlife go to Kiev City.
Accommodations: School, Shop, Toilet
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Lagoon
Water type: Flat, Chop
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Flat to choppy water.
Beach type & size: Grass - Small
Infos: Grassy rigging area. Very safe location.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Warm during summer, but cold during winter. Moderate temperatures in April to May and September to October.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: Spring to fall is the best time. Mainly winds around SW.
Best months: April, May, June, July, September, October, November
Access description: by Car - Just north of the Krym and 10 min west of Skadovsk. Park directly at the water.
Specific rules: None
Extra: Rent a house in the town, 10 minutes ride by car.
Nightlife: .
Accommodations: Camping, School, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean, Lake
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Small wave, Medium wave
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Flat water on the lake, and small to medium waves on the ocean.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: Big, sandy beach.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: August
Weather specificities: Wetsuit always needed, during summer shorts possible.
Wind specificities: Best winds from April to October, mainly from NE.
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Access description: by Car, Bus, Train, Boat - Located on the most western tip of the Krym.
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Rooms, Camping, School, Shop, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Small wave
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Flat between sandbars. Small waves. Shallow for about 100m. Can be just knee deep on the sandbars.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: Very long beach, about 40m wide.
Weather specificities: Warm during summer. All other times a wetsuit is needed.
Wind specificities: Works with N to E and S.
Access description: by Car -
Nightlife: Good nightlife in Henichesk.
Accommodations: School, Rental, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean, Lagoon, Lake
Water type: Flat, Small wave
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Clean
Infos: .
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Beachgoer: May, June, July, August, September
Best months: May, August, September
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Camping, School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean, Lake
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water quality: Clean
Infos: There is any kind of water. The beach is located at narrow strip of land between Azov Sea and big shallow gulf. Gulf is very comfort for teaching, training and flat water riding. There is a very nice wave spot at the gulf.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: Nice sandy beach. Long beach with lots of space.
Weather specificities: Season: May to October, wetsuit needed.
Wind specificities: Windy days usually in May, June, end of August, September and October. The wind is different. It depends from direction and the month. Sometimes 14-18 knots, sometimes 25-35 knots, sometimes there is no wind. Good and stable wind directions Northeast, can blow 3-7 days without stopping (25-35 knots). The wind is not thermal, we always need to watch the forecast
Best months: May, June, September, October
Access description: by Car - From Melitopol drive south until you get on the peninsula. Stop anywhere, lots of accesses to the water.
Specific rules: None
Extra: Usual rules and restrictions.
Nightlife: There are several dance halls and nightclubs.
Accommodations: Shop, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Lake
Water type: Flat, Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Clean
Infos: A lake made out a former open-cast mine.
Beach type & size: Grass, Sand - Small
Infos: Beautiful wild nature, wild birds habitat.
Beachgoer: July, August
Wind type: Thermal, Frontal
Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Camping, Rescue
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Lake
Water type: Flat
Water hazards: Ships, Fishernets
Water quality: Dirty
Beach type & size: Grass, Sand - Small
Identified hazards: Trees
Beachgoer: May, June, July, August, September, October
Wind type: Frontal
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Toilet
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Swimmers
Infos: Salty water. Choppy with small waves.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: Long, sandy beach, about 10-15m wide.
Beachgoer: June, July, August
Weather specificities: The Azov Sea is very warm. But sometimes a wetsuit is needed.
Wind specificities: Most windy months are April to October.
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Access description: by Car - From Simferopol drive east for some hours. Located to the west of Mysove. From Simferopol 3 hours drive by car (the taxi will cost around 100 $), by bus 4 hours (around 20$ a ticket). The last destination is Scholkino.
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: School, Rescue, Toilet, Food
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Lake, River
Water type: Flat
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Clean
Infos: It is a man made lake. The water is perfectly flat because of small rushy islands in front of the bay.
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Infos: Small sandy beach. In summer on holidays, there are too many people. Not much space, be careful! Beach is not for beginners.
Identified hazards: Road
Beachgoer: June, July, August
Weather specificities: The season usually starts in the end of April and ends in October. Wetsuit is necessary in spring and fall.
Wind specificities: Best in South winds.
Access description: by Car - Voronezh is a Central Russian city situated on the Voronezh River 490 kilometers southwest from Moscow. Chertovick is on the north tip of the lake. You will need a car, or take a taxi.
Specific rules: None
Extra: Not much space, be careful!
Nightlife: In the city, you can find lots of nightclubs, bars and restaurants.
Accommodations: Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean, Lake
Water type: Flat, Chop
Water quality: Cloudy
Infos: The water quality is not that good at the end of summer because there is some strange smell all around the spot, but the other time it is perfect. The main part of this basin is really flat. You can get some great `micro` wave if there is any wind from the South. Salty water in the lake.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: There is a beach 100 meters from the Liman (salty lake), and it is a Black Sea beach, very wide and sandy. Liman it has lots of places for a launch. Just pick your launch depending on the wind conditions.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: It gets kinda cold for kiteboarding in winter. But hardcore riders still go out during winter. The season starts in May. In summer it is hot.
Wind type: Frontal
Wind specificities: The most winds are in September and October. Any direction of wind are good for kitesurfing here.
Best months: September, October
Access description: by Car - This place is situated in the Anapa region. So if you get to Anapa by any of modern ways of traveling like airplane or a bus or a train, then you can take a car for rent or a bus to get to Blagoveschenka, and then you have 7km road to the spot. So if you don't have a car it would take some time to get there.
Nightlife: Lots of fun in Anapa.
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: River
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop
Water hazards: Mole, Stones
Water quality: Cloudy
Infos: Flat to choppy water. Very flat water behind the mole. Shallow for about 130m. South of the mole two big stones are located just under the surface.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: Medium sized sandy beach. Look out for broken glass.
Identified hazards: Other
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Warm during summer. All other times a wetsuit is needed.
Wind specificities: Best with sideshore NE and SW.
Access description: by Car - Get to Kakhovka and west of the town you will find the mole and spot.
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: Good nightlife in Kakhovka.
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean, Lagoon, Lake
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop
Water quality: Cloudy
Infos: The fishing settlement Jasenskaja Pereprava is in the middle of three waters, Jasenskiy a gulf, estuary Bejsugsky and lake Hanskoe. The gulf and lake are very shallow, good conditions for beginners. In the gulf you have both shallow and deep water. The Hanskoe lake dries up in the middle of the summer, which is perfect for land kiting. Big salty lake with 8x20km, dry salty lake with 1x3km, big shallow sea estuary with 10x30km and the gulf.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: Fine shell rock, beaches of the big extent, many convenient places for kiting and windsurfing, big deserted beaches. Opportunity to choose a convenient beach for different wind directions.
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: The season begins in April/May (air 20C, water 15-18C), the warmest period is July, August and the beginning of September (air 27-30C, water 25-27C). Until November the air has 17-20C and the water 15-18C.
Wind specificities: The best wind blows in this place in the spring and in the autumn. There are quite good periods in June and July. In August it is hot and it blows poorly 4-5 m/s, 1-2 times a week it gets up to 7-9 m/s, sometimes with fronts up to 15m/s.
Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: In the settlement is a night cafe with a disco at night. But you can also drive for 45 minutes Yeysk, where you will find good nightlife.
Accommodations: School, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Lake
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Lake
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop
Water hazards: Stakes
Water quality: Polluted
Infos: A small lake with flat water. Gets choppy further away from the road. The water has not the best quality.
Beach type & size: Grass - Small
Infos: Grassy launch, about 20m wide. If you go in winds who come across the street, the street is not problem at all.
Identified hazards: Road
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Warm during summer. All other times a wetsuit is needed.
Wind specificities: Good with anything from SSW to ENE. Then the winds are steadier and the water is very flat behind the street.
Access description: by Car - Drive to the Krym and to Feodosiia. Then drive north to Prymorskyi. Here you will find the lake just next to the street.
Specific rules: None
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Type: Lake
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Dirty
Beach type & size: Grass - Big
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Frontal
Best months: April, May, September, October
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: None
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