Cayo Guillermo / Playa Pillar, Cuba

Cayo Guillermo / Playa Pillar, Cuba is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, W and NW .

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

There is Food available on the spot.

Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Cayo Guillermo / Playa Pillar, Cuba !

Cayo Guillermo / Playa Pillar, Cuba is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, W and NW .

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

There is Food available on the spot.

Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Cayo Guillermo / Playa Pillar, Cuba !

How to get there

20 minutes by car from the resorts area. 1 hour car of bus from the airport. There is absolutely no accommodation at Playa Pillar. You need to take a cab (5$) from one of the 4 resorts on the island. There is a restaurant where you can eat fresh scampi and drink some beers, other than that your alone!

Nearest Airports

Distance

Havana (HAV)

500km from spot

Varadero (VRA)

370km from spot

Holguin (HOG)

415km from spot

How to get there

20 minutes by car from the resorts area. 1 hour car of bus from the airport. There is absolutely no accommodation at Playa Pillar. You need to take a cab (5$) from one of the 4 resorts on the island. There is a restaurant where you can eat fresh scampi and drink some beers, other than that your alone!

Nearest Airports

Distance

Havana (HAV)

500km from spot

Varadero (VRA)

370km from spot

Holguin (HOG)

415km from spot

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Riding Conditions in Cayo Guillermo / Playa Pillar, Cuba

Riding Conditions

Wind and Weather Conditions

Usually nice and hot, a little colder in the winter (December to January), but no need for a wetsuit, maybe a simple rashguard.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, W and NW .

There is Trade wind at Cayo Guillermo / Playa Pillar, Cuba.

Best wind February, March, April. Winds around 20 knots.

Wind usually blows from NE and ENE on the spot.

The best moments to come to Cayo Guillermo / Playa Pillar, Cuba are January, February, March, April and December .

Wind and Weather Conditions

Usually nice and hot, a little colder in the winter (December to January), but no need for a wetsuit, maybe a simple rashguard.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, W and NW .

There is Trade wind at Cayo Guillermo / Playa Pillar, Cuba.

Best wind February, March, April. Winds around 20 knots.

Wind usually blows from NE and ENE on the spot.

The best moments to come to Cayo Guillermo / Playa Pillar, Cuba are January, February, March, April and December .

Beach and Tide Conditions

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

Cayo Guillermo / Playa Pillar, Cuba is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.

Extremely nice white sandy beach.

Shallow water, no rocks, the water is choppy.

Beach and Tide Conditions

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

Cayo Guillermo / Playa Pillar, Cuba is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.

Extremely nice white sandy beach.

Shallow water, no rocks, the water is choppy.

Need to know

There is no beach users reported here.

The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.

Need to know

There is no beach users reported here.

The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.

Best Schools in Cuba

#1: Cuba Kite

5/5 (2)

#2: Cuba Kite Village

4.2/5 (6)

#3: Cubakiters

Additional information

A parking is available at Cayo Guillermo / Playa Pillar, Cuba.

There are Showers available on the spot.

There is Food available on the spot

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Webcams around Cayo Guillermo / Playa Pillar, Cuba

Weather Forecast for the next 10days

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