There are more and more windsurfers and kite worldwide. If you are a person who enjoy extreme sports or to try new things, learn the best destinations with plenty of wind for windsurfing and kitesurfing during the holidays.
One of the most unique beaches is in Margarita, Venezuela, called the Yaque. It is located behind the airport of Margarita, about 5 minutes from it. Sought by windsurfers, families with young children. It has high winds, calm waters and shallow.
It is one of the best places in the world for windsurfing and kitesurfing. The sports lovers come from all over the world looking for good wind, shallow water and sun all year. Yaque visitors are mainly European and windsurfing schools are very frequently attended by French, English, American or German instructors.
Another outstanding place is Cartagena de Indias, this is a city north of Colombia located on the coast of the Caribbean Sea. The weather tends to be warm throughout the year, averaging 30 with its beaches enjoy a warm environment almost all the year, ideal for a relaxing holiday in the sun. The climate is characterized by that ideal wind that facilitates these sports.
One of the best is Bonaire in the Caribbean. Bonaire is one of the south Caribbean islands, compose the triangle ABC along with Aruba and Curacao, and is out of reach of the passage of strong storms. The beaches are great, the breeze too and that’s why windsurfers adore it.
A nice place in Portugal is Guincho, good beach, good waves, great wind. Also in Greece, is Karpathos. This island has strong winds and there are schools and shops dedicated to the sport. If we add the scenery, blue and white, it is an excellent place to visit.
You cannot miss Cabarete:
This small Dominican town has become an ideal place for windsurfers, kitesurfers and surfers looking for other activities outside the water and make the holidays with a lively nightlife with bars and restaurants.
To end this tour in Egypt, in the Red Sea, the conditions for kite surfing and windsurfing are great most of the year. Hurghada, Hamata, Safaga… every place has its beaches, so you have to choose from, both near and far from most tourist destinations. If you like it and are willing to do so, start to look for flights to Cairo!
All these parts of the world are ideal for you, if you are a windsurfer or advanced kitesurfer in search of new destinations to practice your favorite sport… but also if you are a complete novice: today most kitesurf and windsurf destinations offer introductory and advanced courses.
I’ve been to Margarita, I have lots of friends in Venezuela, very lovely beach, such a shame that country is undergoing a huge crysis…