Kite-surf Praia Grande de Pera

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean Water type: Flat, Chop, Small wave Water hazards: Swimmers, None Water quality: Clean Infos: Very good kite spot. Works on all tides. Waves on winter time or with Levante wind. Almost flat, choppy water. Beach type & size: Sand - Big Infos: Nice beach, soft sand, with enough space to safely launch. Very large beach, so can handle lots of kites. Very good restaurant 'Carlos', on the beach. Identified hazards: None Beachgoer: None Weather specificities: Good weather all year. Algarve has probably the best weather around Europe. Wetsuit in winter, board shorts in summer, the rest of the year a shorty is enough. Wind type: Thermal Wind specificities: Wind all year. Best season from March to October. Normally it's Southwest wind (thermal wind), East or Southeast (Levante wind from Tarifa). From 12-22 knots. Best months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October Access description: by Car - Between Salgados and Armacao de Pera, on the coast road. Follow the signs to Praia Grande. Specific rules: Other Extra: During weekends or summer vacations, avoid kiting in the middle of the swimmers. Nightlife: Albufeira, Oura and Vilamoura. Accommodations: Shop, Toilet, Food, Parking