Submitted by jlsanta on 28 February 2008 - 2:56pm.
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The reliable winds of Sotavento are legendary and the temperatures of the water and air are comfortable all year long, summer and winter. Huge sandy beaches make the launching of the kite easy.
Kiteboarding Facilities in Sotavento - Fuerteventura
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Nearest airport:
Puerto del Rosario FUE
Nearest big city:
Puerto del Rosario
Nearest town:
Costa Calma
Trip from town:
long
Access:
immediate
Directions:
Fly to Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura (FUE). Then head south by car or bus to Costa Calma (80Km). Turn left when you see the sign to `Sol Gorriones`. Pass the hotel to the left and drive down to the beach. You can park directly at the beach.
Low-cost flights to Sotavento - FuerteventuraAt the beach:
Level required:
expert
Best style:
freestyle
speed
Watersports:
kitesurf
windsurf
other
Spot type:
beach
Shore:
soft sand
Bottom:
sandy
Crowd:
almost desert
Hazards:
- totally safe
- strong currents
Facilities:
+ school
+ launch area
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+ gear rental
+ toilets
+ showers
+ food
+ shop
+ parking
Beach rules:
Respect zones: Kitesurfing to the right, Windsurfers left.
The almost always offshore wind can be an hazard, be sure that the Jets of the local school are in function.
Weather:
Nice air temperatures all year-round, around 25°C. Water rather cold, wetsuit needed all year-round.
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Wind conditions:
Dominant winds:
NW
Respect to shore:
side-offshore
offshore
Best direction:
NW
Wind strenght (Bf):
5-6
Blowing at:
morning
afternoon
evening
Best season:
[70% >= 4bf]
› June
› July
› August
Medium season:
[45-70% >= 4bf]
› January
› February
› March
› April
› May
› September
› October
› November
Wind details:
Almost every day from spring to fall. Can be very gusty (anything between 3-8 Bft, sometimes stronger) and sideoffshore most of the times. Winter can have South or East winds, more constant, but less strong and not that often.
On the water:
Water quality:
crystalline
Best tide:
no dependency
Waves:
choppy or rough
Consistency:
-
Water details:
Since the wind is side-offshore most of the times, you have small waves with chop close to the beach, beach break. The further you get out the bigger the waves. The ocean is deep immediately. At high tide there can be a big shallow area in the lagoon, only at very high waters.
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