Mallorca / Can Pastilla, Spain is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SE, SSE, S, SSW and SW
.
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 Mallorca / Can Pastilla, Spain !
Safety first! There is
Rescue/Lifeguards
on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Mallorca / Can Pastilla, Spain is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SE, SSE, S, SSW and SW
.
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 Mallorca / Can Pastilla, Spain !
Safety first! There is
Rescue/Lifeguards
on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
It is the first part of the "El Arenal Beach", on the other and of the famous El Arenal party area. From the airport follow sings to "Platjas". Get on the highway driving east and then soon there is a sign and exit "Can Pastilla". Exit and drive towards the ocean. When you see it, there is a parking lot. Turn right follow the street, pass a gas station and after about 200m turn left. Follow the road to the water and now you are at the water, a Burger King to your left, then turn right and follow the promenade and see the kites or the harbour. Park your car (very packed in summer) and take your stuff down to the big hard sand area.
It is the first part of the "El Arenal Beach", on the other and of the famous El Arenal party area. From the airport follow sings to "Platjas". Get on the highway driving east and then soon there is a sign and exit "Can Pastilla". Exit and drive towards the ocean. When you see it, there is a parking lot. Turn right follow the street, pass a gas station and after about 200m turn left. Follow the road to the water and now you are at the water, a Burger King to your left, then turn right and follow the promenade and see the kites or the harbour. Park your car (very packed in summer) and take your stuff down to the big hard sand area.
Riding Conditions in Mallorca / Can Pastilla, Spain
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Best season from May to October. Mediterranean conditions, in summer 28°C water and 30+°C air temp.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SE, SSE, S, SSW and SW
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Mallorca / Can Pastilla, Spain.
From May to October thermal winds 10-15 knots (onshore) which increase at 12:00h to the afternoon everyday. Winter season gusty conditions 10-30 knots with waves WSW direction. In summer the onshore thermal wind is gusty at launch and water entrance.
Wind
usually
blows
from S, SSW, SW and WSW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Mallorca / Can Pastilla, Spain are
May, June, July, August and September
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Best season from May to October. Mediterranean conditions, in summer 28°C water and 30+°C air temp.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SE, SSE, S, SSW and SW
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Mallorca / Can Pastilla, Spain.
From May to October thermal winds 10-15 knots (onshore) which increase at 12:00h to the afternoon everyday. Winter season gusty conditions 10-30 knots with waves WSW direction. In summer the onshore thermal wind is gusty at launch and water entrance.
Wind
usually
blows
from S, SSW, SW and WSW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Mallorca / Can Pastilla, Spain are
May, June, July, August and September
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Mallorca / Can Pastilla, Spain is a
Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Sandy beach 6km long. Enough space to launch and land in Can Pastilla. Right next to the harbour is a huge field of hard sand with soft sand closer to the waterline. Here is the kite launch zone. The rest of the beach is very packed in summer and should be avoided. Too many people and the risk of hurting someone is very high!
Flat and choppy water in summer, waves in winter. In summer the swimming zones are marked, do not get into these. There is a small zone where you can go along the stone wall of the harbour and the around the corner to get the non-gusty wind and to start your ride. Be careful, in summer still people in that zone!
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Mallorca / Can Pastilla, Spain is a
Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Sandy beach 6km long. Enough space to launch and land in Can Pastilla. Right next to the harbour is a huge field of hard sand with soft sand closer to the waterline. Here is the kite launch zone. The rest of the beach is very packed in summer and should be avoided. Too many people and the risk of hurting someone is very high!
Flat and choppy water in summer, waves in winter. In summer the swimming zones are marked, do not get into these. There is a small zone where you can go along the stone wall of the harbour and the around the corner to get the non-gusty wind and to start your ride. Be careful, in summer still people in that zone!
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
June, July, August and September
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers and Mole
.
Beach risks reported:
Concrete,Bystanders,Road
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
June, July, August and September
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers and Mole
.
Beach risks reported:
Concrete,Bystanders,Road
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
A
parking
is available at Mallorca / Can Pastilla, Spain.
The spot has
Showers
and
Toilets
facilities.
There is
Food
available on the spot
Respect to the locals and their advices. The thermal wind is onshore and the beach next to the launching zone becomes very packed with sunbathers during summer. From May to September a kiteschool teaches there almost everyday. If you can not stay upwind contact them, they teach with motorboats and can help you. Don't practice in the swimming area which is clearly marked with the yellow buoys.
Webcams around Mallorca / Can Pastilla, Spain
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Additional information
There are 8 kitesurf schools and 15 kitesurf spots in Mallorca.
Best months: April May June July August September October
Best months: April May June July August September October
