Sotavento Beach Kitesurf Spot in Fuerteventura
Europe Kiteboard Spot in Spain
Sotavento beach has been a windsurfing and kitesurfing destination since the very beginning, and hosts events of both the windsurfing and kitesurfing world tours. It’s reliably windy thanks to the geography, it’s warm, has a European vibe and it’s only a short flight from most of Europe making this a perfect year round kiteboarding destination. The wind can be strong and gusty here in the summer as it funnels down between the two mountains, and on the beach it blows cross offshore which means all the local kite schools offer rescue facilities, you’ll just have to pay for them. Fuerteventura means “strong wind” and Sotavento is no exception to that, being even windier than the spots in the North of the island.
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Sotavento Beach Kitesurfing wind conditions
The wind here blows most of the year, but the peak months for kitesurfing are from May until September, when the wind is at its strongest and can hit 40 knots some days. Generally during this time it’ll average over 20 knots, and the wind tends to pick up just before lunch, meaning if you like to sleep in this place might suit you. Due to the cross offshore wind direction the wind can be pretty gusty here, but compared to some Northern European spots it’s not too bad.
The water close to the beach is flat, and gets more choppy the further out you go, with little waves offering nice clean kickers to jump off closer to shore. Watch out for big shore dump at high tide and in strong wind, but generally it’s a pretty easy entry to the water. There is a kitesurf zone which is marked on the beach and with various signs, but if in doubt ask the local schools. Beginners will stay inside the lagoon at Sotavento, the ocean side is more for the kitesurfers who can stay upwind already.
body wear
- long neo
- short neo
downwinder
- Yes
ride type
- freeride
- freestyle
- hydrofoil
- wakestyle
- wave
skill level
- intermediate
- advanced
- professional
spot type
- island
- ocean
starting area
- sandy beach
water condition
- choppy
- medium wave
wind daytime
- all day
wind type
- gusty
- passat
Impressions
Wind Stats for Sotavento Beach Kiteboarding
Around the Kiteboarding Spot Sotavento Beach
Most of the accommodation options are a little away from the spot, and the island has a lot to offer if you don’t mind a bit of driving around. There are various tours on offer if you don’t want to drive yourself, with mountain biking, jet skis, quad bikes, and fishing to name just a few non kitesurfing activities. The local landscape is volcanic, so the geography on the island is impressive and hiking one of the nearby hills can make for a nice change from the beach.
You’ll find restaurants and bars in nearby Costa Calma, and particularly at weekends there can be a lively vibe there with parties into the night if you fancy it. Further afield you’ll find Corralejo with a multitude of bars and a much bigger party scene, as well as Cotillo if you want to check out a completely different kite spot.
camper parking
- Overnight
car parking
- Nearby
emergency
- A medical center
- A rescue service
- Kite repair
has toilet
- Yes
has shower
- Yes
How to get to Sotavento Beach and how to bring it about while you're there
The closest airport is Fuerteventura Airport (FUE), which is about 76km from the spot, so it will take you about one hour to reach Playa de Sotavento from the airport. The best option in Fuerteventura is to rent a car, which is pretty cheap and means you are free to explore as much of the island as you want.
accommodation
- near the spot
public transport
- Mellow
rental cars
- Recommended
Notice
You’ll most likely want a wetsuit for the cooler months, but peak summer (June-August) you can often do with just shorts and t-shirt.
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