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Playa de Poniente, Spain
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Playa de Poniente, Spain
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Playa de Poniente, Spain is a
Flat and Chop
spot.
It is a kitesurfing spot for
Expert
ridersFlat and Chop.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Playa de Poniente, Spain is a
Flat and Chop
spot.
It is a kitesurfing spot for
Expert
ridersFlat and Chop.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this 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
This beach is just east of the harbor.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Bilbao (BIO)
290km from spot
Santander (SDR)
195km from spot
Madrid (MAD)
495km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
This beach is just east of the harbor.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Bilbao (BIO)
290km from spot
Santander (SDR)
195km from spot
Madrid (MAD)
495km from spot
Playa de Poniente, Spain, next to Gijon, Santander, Spain
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Riding Conditions in Playa de Poniente, Spain
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm air during summer, colder during winter. The water never gets really warm, 13-18°C. A wetsuit is always needed.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE and NNW .
Works with Northerlies.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm air during summer, colder during winter. The water never gets really warm, 13-18°C. A wetsuit is always needed.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE and NNW .
Works with Northerlies.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Playa de Poniente, Spain is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
600m wide, sandy beach. Many sunbathers during summer.
Flat to choppy water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Playa de Poniente, Spain is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
600m wide, sandy beach. Many sunbathers during summer.
Flat to choppy water.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Boats, Wavebreakers and Mole .
Beach risk reported: Concrete .
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Boats, Wavebreakers and Mole .
Beach risk reported: Concrete .
Best Schools in Santander
#1: Northwind Kitesurf
4.7/5 (156)
#2: Kung Fu Kite
Additional information
A parking is available at Playa de Poniente, Spain.
Many sunbathers during summer, kiting not possible.
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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26 kitesurf spots
in Santander.
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