Santa Pola, Spain 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
E, S and SW
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
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.
Santa Pola, Spain 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
E, S and SW
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
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
Airplane to Alicante. Bus or taxi to Santa Pola. The kite beach is located right at the South end of Santa Pola. Follow the seafront to the end and you can't miss it. Or look for the salt factory from the road with the big 'mountains' of salt, it's behind there.
Airplane to Alicante. Bus or taxi to Santa Pola. The kite beach is located right at the South end of Santa Pola. Follow the seafront to the end and you can't miss it. Or look for the salt factory from the road with the big 'mountains' of salt, it's behind there.
Spain has a very nice climate all year. Warm and sunny from April to September and no need for a wetsuit. During winter a wetsuit is needed.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
E, S and SW
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Santa Pola, Spain.
From spring to fall the thermal wind out of South starts in the morning and is getting stronger during the day. During winter a strong, gusty wind (Poniente) blows from North. Usually a popular beach on a good day, most people go down in the afternoon for the sea breeze. Best wind is the SW (Lebeche); strong and consistent. Also works well with the E and NE wind as it accelarates against the hills. Could be gusty.
Wind
usually
blows
from N, E, S and SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Santa Pola, Spain are
April, May, June, July, August and September
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Spain has a very nice climate all year. Warm and sunny from April to September and no need for a wetsuit. During winter a wetsuit is needed.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
E, S and SW
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Santa Pola, Spain.
From spring to fall the thermal wind out of South starts in the morning and is getting stronger during the day. During winter a strong, gusty wind (Poniente) blows from North. Usually a popular beach on a good day, most people go down in the afternoon for the sea breeze. Best wind is the SW (Lebeche); strong and consistent. Also works well with the E and NE wind as it accelarates against the hills. Could be gusty.
Wind
usually
blows
from N, E, S and SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Santa Pola, Spain are
April, May, June, July, August and September
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Santa Pola, Spain is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Wide and long sandy beach. Lots of place for rigging and launching. Houses along the beach.
Shallow and warm, perfect place for everyone. Shallow for a bit but does get deep as you venture out.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Santa Pola, Spain is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Wide and long sandy beach. Lots of place for rigging and launching. Houses along the beach.
Shallow and warm, perfect place for everyone. Shallow for a bit but does get deep as you venture out.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
June, July and August
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Wavebreakers and Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
Concrete
.
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 and August
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Wavebreakers and Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
Concrete
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Special kite zone. Show respect to beginners. Playa Llisa/Grande is closed for kiters in summer months but neighboring Playa La Gola is open year round.
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