Playacar

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Playacar Kitesurf school

Located immediately south of the city of Playa del Carmen, is an upscale development housing a handsome array of large all-inclusive resorts, a world-class 18 hole golf course and a stylish shopping mall. The hotel zone in Playacar is very new, established within the last decade. This is a private location with exclusive access, contact the local kite school to get your kiteboarding pass.

Kiteboarding Facilities in Playacar

Getting there:

Nearest airport:

cancun

Nearest big city:

playa del Carmen

Nearest town:

Playa del Carmen

Trip from town:

short

Access:

immediate

Directions:

Email mickey@flysurf77.com to get direct access to the spot.
Or walk from PDC downtown(40min).

At the beach:

Level required:

all

Best style:

freestyle

Watersports:

kitesurf
windsurf
sailing
scuba
other

Spot type:

beach

Shore:

soft sand

Bottom:

sandy

Crowd:

almost desert

Hazards:

- totally safe

Facilities:

+ school
+ launch area
+ rescue
+ gear rental
+ toilets
+ showers
+ accommodation

Beach rules:

Private beach with very restricted kiteboarding area. You will need to buy a permission or take lessons to kite here. Not allowed to ride north of Sandos Playacar Resort. From there toward south, as you wish!

Weather:

water is always warm and nice.

Members photo shoots:

  • Sandos Playacar Resort
    PDC Kiteboarding Center
    Kitesurfing Area Playacar Hotel Zone

Wind conditions:

Dominant winds:

NE

Respect to shore:

side-onshore
sideshore

Best direction:

NE

Wind strenght (Bf):

3-4
4-5

Blowing at:

morning
afternoon
evening

Best season:
[70% >= 4bf]


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


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On the water:

Water quality:

crystalline

Best tide:

Waves:

medium waves (1-2.5m)

Consistency:

sometimes (21-60 days/yr)

Water details:

no tide.

When is flat:

Day activities:

Scuba diving, parasailing, kayaking, sailing, ATV, swim with the dolphin, shopping playa del carmen downtown..

Night scene:

Best night life of the state, with clubs, disco, bars, restaurants, all year around.

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