Kite-surf Sotogrande

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean Water type: Flat, Chop, Small wave Water hazards: Swimmers, Ships, Mole Water quality: Clean Infos: Flat, chop and small waves. To both sides you have wave breakers, who protect the harbor. Here clean gentle waves go around it. Look out for ships entering and leaving the harbour if kiting far out. Sandy beach on leeside of kiting zone. In summer, kiting is also allowed only outside the yellow markers (swimmers). Beach type & size: Sand, Pebbles - Medium Infos: The beach south of the port entrance is wide and spacious for launching and learning. Safe leeward beach area in drift zone. During summer, the launch area, next to the sailing club, is small and reduced due to plenty of beachgoers. Identified hazards: Bystanders Beachgoer: June, July, August Weather specificities: Air in winter 20C, in summer between 25 and 35C. Water between 18C in winter and 23C in summer. Winter long wetsuit, summer shorty or shorts, rest of year shorty. Wind type: Thermal, Frontal Wind specificities: Good with East wind (Levante), but very seldom to get more than 15 knots during summer. Great spot for learning kiteboarding and hydrofoil. Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December Access description: by Car - Take 49 north from La Linea until you get to Puerto de Sotogrande. Here get to the beach just south of the harbor. Parking near chiringuito GiGi's. You can enter through the security points no problem. Specific rules: Zones, Time Extra: In summer, kiting is also allowed only outside the yellow markers (swimmers). Nightlife: Nice chiringuitos on the beach for non-kiters Some good lunchplaces and restaurants in the marina. Very safe, beautiful and clean area throughout. Accommodations: School, Parking