Old Port Royal (Roatan)

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Roatan Honduras

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On the far east end, south side of Roatan is the deepest natural harbour on Roatan. Several sail boats and catamarans moor here. When the wind is coming from east or south, in this area is beautiful!
Launching and landing areas are few.

Kiteboarding Facilities in Old Port Royal (Roatan)

Getting there:

Nearest airport:

La Ceiba

Nearest big city:

La Ceiba

Nearest town:

Trip from town:

short

Access:

boat

Directions:

accessable from the mainland of Honduras via a short plane or a ferry ride from La Ceiba as well as by direct flights from the United States via Houston, Atlanta and Miami.

At the beach:

Level required:

all

Best style:

freestyle

Watersports:

kitesurf
scuba

Spot type:

open ocean

Shore:

soft sand

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Facilities:

+ school
+ gear rental

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Dominant winds:

E

Respect to shore:

side-onshore
sideshore

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morning
afternoon
evening

Best season:
[70% >= 4bf]


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Medium season:
[45-70% >= 4bf]


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Wind details:

• Wind: the wind on Roatan is a predominantly an easterly trade wind allowing for a lot of the islands coastline to be side shore winds. Because of the high hills of the island there can be some turbulent winds when the breeze is coming over land. When the wind has a fair amount of south in it the south side of the island is side-on wind.

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Day activities:

• Outdoor activities: world class diving (2nd largest barrier reef in the world), excellent fishing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, horseback riding.
• Sightseeing: visit ancient Maya ruins in Copan or a typical coffee plantation.

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