Varadero Marina Palace Beach, Cuba is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, W, WNW, NW and NNW
.
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 Varadero Marina Palace Beach, Cuba !
Safety first! There is
Rescue/Lifeguards
on the spot.
Varadero Marina Palace Beach, Cuba is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, W, WNW, NW and NNW
.
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 Varadero Marina Palace Beach, Cuba !
Safety first! There is
Rescue/Lifeguards
on the spot.
How to get there
Fly directly to Varadero. Or, fly to Havana and 2 hour drive. Taxis readily available. Best way to get there from Varadero town site is to jump on the red tourist bus for $5 all day ride. Tourists are not allowed to ride the "locals" bus.
Fly directly to Varadero. Or, fly to Havana and 2 hour drive. Taxis readily available. Best way to get there from Varadero town site is to jump on the red tourist bus for $5 all day ride. Tourists are not allowed to ride the "locals" bus.
Riding Conditions in Varadero Marina Palace Beach, Cuba
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
If going from November to March (best time to go) bring something warm to wear after kiting. The wind can chill you around sunset. I wish I had a warm hoodie to throw on. Even a 1mm top would be a great idea.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, W, WNW, NW and NNW
.
There is
Thermal and Frontal wind
at Varadero Marina Palace Beach, Cuba.
Good time for wind is typically December to March, but can go earlier or later depending upon the season. Marina Palace Beach is near to the eastern end of the peninsula, where the land takes a curve towards the east, so kiteboarding is possible on more wind directions, here. I was there in July, typically in the middle of the off-season. We enjoyed 2-4 days of kiteable winds every week. Sometimes even whole afternoons with 22+ knots winds.
Wind
usually
blows
from N, NNE, NE and ENE, E
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Varadero Marina Palace Beach, Cuba are
January, February, March, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
If going from November to March (best time to go) bring something warm to wear after kiting. The wind can chill you around sunset. I wish I had a warm hoodie to throw on. Even a 1mm top would be a great idea.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, W, WNW, NW and NNW
.
There is
Thermal and Frontal wind
at Varadero Marina Palace Beach, Cuba.
Good time for wind is typically December to March, but can go earlier or later depending upon the season. Marina Palace Beach is near to the eastern end of the peninsula, where the land takes a curve towards the east, so kiteboarding is possible on more wind directions, here. I was there in July, typically in the middle of the off-season. We enjoyed 2-4 days of kiteable winds every week. Sometimes even whole afternoons with 22+ knots winds.
Wind
usually
blows
from N, NNE, NE and ENE, E
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Varadero Marina Palace Beach, Cuba are
January, February, March, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Varadero Marina Palace Beach, Cuba is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
The beach is very large - enough space to safely launch, even if wind is onshore. Sandy and very soft. All beaches in Cuba are open to the public - access to the beach behind the Barcelo Marina Palace may be immediately adjacent to the property. Launching from this site, you can kitesurf east and hit superb flat water sections on the next small island (ask the locals to show you), or you can do 25 km downwinders all the way along the Varadero penninsula. With large, shallow areas (particularly at low tide), this is a superb beach for beginners.
Clear and relatively shallow out about 50m at low tide. Choppy when it's windy.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Varadero Marina Palace Beach, Cuba is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
The beach is very large - enough space to safely launch, even if wind is onshore. Sandy and very soft. All beaches in Cuba are open to the public - access to the beach behind the Barcelo Marina Palace may be immediately adjacent to the property. Launching from this site, you can kitesurf east and hit superb flat water sections on the next small island (ask the locals to show you), or you can do 25 km downwinders all the way along the Varadero penninsula. With large, shallow areas (particularly at low tide), this is a superb beach for beginners.
Clear and relatively shallow out about 50m at low tide. Choppy when it's windy.
Need to know
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
A
parking
is available at Varadero Marina Palace Beach, Cuba.
The spot has
Showers
and
Toilets
facilities.
There is
Food
available on the spot
None. The Barcelo Marina Palace is a popular all-inclusive, so just stay away from the crowds. When the wind is at 20 kts, they close the beaches. There is no limits to kiting in strong wind in Cuba. The lifeguards, if around, just won't let the tourists in front of the resorts go swimming. Several of the local kiters run schools. They provide lessons to kiters of all levels. I took several hours, and was surprised by the level of teaching. Whilst illegal to operate an independent business in Cuba, more and more young people 'work around' this problem. Ask around at the beach. A general note on Kitesurfing in Cuba: Kitesurfing has a growing scene in Cuba. New spots are being discovered. New riders are taking up the sport. The first few kiteschools are being set up. In general, the kiters I met were incredibly friendly and helpful towards tourists and fellow kiters. But, there is one major problem for Cuban kiters; It is impossible to import or buy any kind of kite equipment in Cuba. Kites, boards, harnesses, pumps, simply everything is in short supply. Because of this local riders and schools are looking to buy any kind of gear. If you are traveling to Cuba, and have any kind of gear, new or old, you would like to sell, you will really help the local kite scene if you bring it along. You will get a low, but fair price, but more importantly you will really help a stoked crowd keep growing the sport. The same goes for all kite movies and kite magazines.
Webcams around Varadero Marina Palace Beach, Cuba
Webcams around Varadero Marina Palace Beach, Cuba
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Additional information
There are 3 kitesurf schools and 31 kitesurf spots in Cuba.
Best months: January February March April December
Best months: January February March April December
