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Kitekriol

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4.2 12 especies 28 colaboradores

Kitekriol in Cape Verde offers year-round kiting with consistent wind and warm tropical waters.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers chasing reliable wind.

updated 4 months ago
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

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Viento
13 kn
Olas
1.3 m
Agua
27.6°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNE (65%)
Now: NNE (32°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.72m

Próxima: Alta a las 00:00 (+0.08m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.4 m
▲ 00:00 · +0.08m ▼ 07:00 · -0.27m ▲ 13:00 · -0.03m ▼ 19:00 · -0.26m Ahora +0.1m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV9.1 · very high Aire PM2.523 · moderate 06:20 18:30
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 15.3 1.32 9 0mm
09-19 15.2 1.28 9 1mm
09-20 12.3 1.06 9 0mm
09-21 13 0.9 9 0mm
09-22 15.3 1.08 8 0mm
09-23 15.3 1.32 8 0mm
09-24 16.4 1.52 9 2mm

About this spot

No usable facts were provided for Kitekriol beyond its name and activity type. A specific, accurate dive-site description cannot be written without depth, visibility, temperature, marine life, or seasonal data. Please supply the missing details and I'll write the description.

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Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🪁 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%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 3284km · ~755kg · €14

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to kite at Kitekriol?

Kitekriol works year-round, with consistent trade winds throughout the calendar. Cape Verde's stable tropical climate means no dead seasons. Plan your trip around your own schedule rather than seasonal constraints.

What is the difficulty level at Kitekriol?

Specific difficulty data for this spot is not formally documented. Check with local kite schools or community videos to assess current conditions, wind strength, and water hazards before your first session.

What marine life might I see?

Twelve species have been documented in observations at Kitekriol, reflecting moderate biological activity. Tropical fish, rays, and other reef-associated species are typical for Cape Verde waters. Respect all marine life and keep a safe distance.

Do I need permits or permission to kite here?

Kitekriol is not inside a marine protected area, so standard restrictions do not apply. Check with local authorities or tourism offices in Cape Verde for any local regulations or beach access requirements before heading out.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Kitekriol

0 km
4.9 (103 reviews) open now
Escuela de kite
Verified Booked 32+ times this month
Teléfono: +238 994 02 11
Horario: Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Diving Center Riamar

0.9 km
4.7 (139 reviews) open now
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 30+ times this month
Teléfono: +238 588 81 74
Horario: Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Boa Vista Diving

1 km
Centro de buceo
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Kitekriol

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Kiten - Kitesurfing in Boavista ( Cabo Verde - Kite Kriol )

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    @СаняКайтер · 👍 1
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    @jura18Jrk · 👍 1
wind peaks Feb-Mar-Jan, calmest Sep-Jul-Aug, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)

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