Kite-surf Somo River

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean Water type: Shallow, Flat Water hazards: None Water quality: Clean Infos: Excellent flat water. Big shallow area. Great for beginners. Tidal, works only in high tide. Beach type & size: Sand - Small Infos: Narrow sandy beach on high tide. Grassy dunes behind it. Enough space to launch. Water launch is very safe. Identified hazards: None Beachgoer: None Weather specificities: The water is quite warm in summer: at worse you'll use a shorty. Colder during winter, wetsuit needed. Wind type: Thermal Wind specificities: In summertime it mostly thermal wind: it usually starts blowing at 2-4 pm from NE. In case of bad weather you can have wind from NW, which is sideshore here. Best months: May, June, July, August, September Access description: by Car - Not far from Santander (Cantabria), about 30 min drive. Just across the bay to the east. Find a map and follow it until you get to Somo. At the west end of Somo, north of the river. Specific rules: None Nightlife: No nightlife in Somo! The city of Santander is just about 30 minutes away by car and offers great night life and food in the city center. Accommodations: Parking