About this spot
Sal's main kite beach, just south of Santa Maria, has wind 80% of days November-May, plus a strong summer window for advanced freestyle. The lagoon inside the reef is butter-flat at low tide — perfect for learning and freestyle progression — while the outside reef offers kickers and small waves. Half a dozen schools operate here (Angulo, Mitu Kite School, ION Club), and rentals are cheap by world standards. Water 22-26°C, no wetsuit needed most of the year.
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Best months
Marine life
Dive types
Trip essentials
Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.
Trip checklist
- 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
- 🤿 Pack: 3/2 mm full
- 🪁 IKO/VDWS card if booking lessons
- 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
- 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
- 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
- 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact
Quick facts
- 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
- 🤿 Wetsuit 3/2 mm full
- GPS
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FAQ
›Best wind months?
November through May, with peaks in January-March (often 25-30 knots daily). June-October still has wind but more variable.
›Suitable for beginners?
Yes — flat lagoon, sandy bottom, multiple schools. Plan a 6-day learn-to-kite package.
›Equipment rental?
Most schools rent full setups for €60-€80/day, weekly discounts standard.
›Do I need a wetsuit?
Shorty 2mm enough in winter; trunks Apr-Oct.
