Ever wondered which spot can be the best place for you to begin with kiteboarding? There are really many potential spots for you to start your kiteboarding journey, and almost all of them are equally awesome. From locations like Hawaii to the Boracay Islands, you will be spoilt for choices.
Deciding on the location can be pretty tricky especially when it comes to beginners. This is because you would need to pick the right kiteboarding gear, which includes the kite, as well as choosing the apt place for learning it effortlessly. If I were to write a cookbook for the perfect water spot for kiteboarding, the ingredients would be a mix of calm waters and light waves, breezy wind conditions, warm climate which will make you comfortable and of course a suburb where there are less crowd and more space to learn.
Best Places To Learn Kiteboarding
Having said all those, to help you along the journey of being one of the top kiteboarders on the planet, here is the list of the top 10 places to learn kiteboarding, so that with the right equipment, you can plan a spot-on beach vacation also. Let’s get started!
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Tarifa, Spain
Also known as Europe’s wind capital, Tarifa is the dreamland for beginners in kiteboarding. In fact, experienced riders also enjoy the feel out there. Warm waters and constant wind power makes it a kitesurfing superstar place. Best months to visit will be from July till October.
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Essaouira, Morocco
Essaouira is one of the best kiteboarding spots and is also famous for its events organized. Huge beach allows much space for beginners to have an easy launch and land. The long calm waves does allow prolonged spins.
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Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka
This can be relatively surprising to most people. Sri Lanka actually have some of the world’s nicest beach. If you want to surf and enjoy with dolphins as well, make sure to add this to your bucket list of beaches.
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TataJuba, Brazil
With huge shallow water areas, Tatajuba provides excellent wind conditions for beginners to enjoy their flight splash. The shallow waters is perfect of newbie kiteboarders who wish to try out a new sport.
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Seahorse bay, Egypt
Flat-water lagoon with enough space with the shallow water, what else does a kitesurfer want while getting started? This is also one of the top picturesque places that beginners can kiteboard in.
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Kos, Greece
This spot is getting quite popular among the newbie kiteboarders. It does have some of the world’s best kiteboard schools, so be sure to check this out if you want to learn kiteboarding with a beautiful backdrop to accompany you.
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Boracay, Philippines
How can someone miss this place which is paradise for kiteboarders? The island provides a lagoon with reefs, with amazing wind conditions and calm waves to learn and enjoy at the same time. However, as of 2017, Boracay is officially off-limits to tourist.
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Zanzibar, Tanzania
South-East coast of the island, this place in Africa provides the fun in the sun for kitesurfers. Africa is usually not associated with water sports, so this may come as a surprise to some of you.
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Sicily, Italy
Another popular destination with flat and shallow waters, the beach in Sicily is highly recommended as a good place for beginners to start out. With the constant stream of breeze and warm climate, it is easy for a newbie to learn kiteboarding here.
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Cumbuco, Brazil
Another beach in Brazil, quite famous for its shore winds and sunny weather throughout the year. The Cauipe Lagoon offers its south region exclusively for beginners.
Conclusion
These are some of the most popular spots for kitesurfing, especially, when it comes to learning the process. As a beginner, it is very important to practice the sport in the right weather and water conditions. These places provide no hazards, making the novice as well as the trainer in a comfortable position to carry out the sport. So, get ready for some action in your life, with kiteboarding!
