Playa la Espasa, Spain
Playa la Espasa, Spain is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
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 la Espasa, Spain is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
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
Drive east on A8 from Gijon. Pass Colunga and follow signs to Playa la Espasa.
Nearest Airports
Distance
245km from spot
145km from spot
465km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Drive east on A8 from Gijon. Pass Colunga and follow signs to Playa la Espasa.
Nearest Airports
Distance
245km from spot
145km from spot
465km from spot
Best Schools in Santander
#1: Northwind Kitesurf
4.7/5 (156)
Riding Conditions in Playa la Espasa, 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.
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.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Playa la Espasa, Spain is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy beach, lots of space.
Small to medium waves.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Playa la Espasa, Spain is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy beach, lots of space.
Small to medium waves.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
None
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
None
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
Best Schools in Santander
#1: Northwind Kitesurf
4.7/5 (156)
Additional information
A parking is available at Playa la Espasa, Spain.
Webcams around Playa la Espasa, Spain
Webcams around Playa la Espasa, Spain
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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2:40 1.1m
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15:15 1.0m
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3:25 1.3m
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15:55 1.2m
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4:05 1.4m
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16:30 1.3m
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4:40 1.5m
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17:00 1.4m
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18:45 1.5m
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7:00 1.4m
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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More about Kitesurfing in Santander
More about Santander
Wind stats in Santander...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 45 |
| Feb | 47 |
| Mar | 41 |
| Apr | 36 |
| May | 31 |
| Jun | 28 |
| Jul | 27 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 30 |
| Oct | 34 |
| Nov | 40 |
| Dec | 39 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 26 kitesurf spots in Santander.
Best months: April May June July August September
Best months: April May June July August September
Accomodation around the spot
Playa la Espasa, Spain
