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Los Palmones
Flat Spot
Water: Crystal Clear
Beach: Sand
Level: beginner
Description of Los Palmones (Spain)
When Levante is too strong to kite in Tarifa, a great option is Los Palmones, a great spot directly in the Bay of Gibraltar, 17 kilometers from Tarifa center. Due to its position, it offers a breathtaking view all the bay.
The beach isn't huge as in Tarifa but has plenty of space to set up the kite and launch/land. As per most of the beaches in Tarifa, kitesurfing is prohibited during the summer months (June to September).
The condition on the spot goes from choppy to flat water and you can even ride in the lagoon made by Rio Palmones' estuary.
Spot Gallery
Spot characteristics
Spot Type
Flat
Rider Skill
beginner
Crowd.
Seasonal Crowd
Beach Type
Sand
Water Quality
Crystal Clear
Tide Influence
Tide independent
Suggested Equipment
wetsuit
Dangers
No relevant dangers
Other info
The nearby Club Botavara is a great place to have a drink or something to eat in between your kitesurfing sessions.
Location
Closest City
Tarifa
How to get There
Drive from Tarifa to Algeciras and head for Los Cortijillos, there make it toward Palmones beach.
Access
Public: you can Park at the Club Botavara lot and walk towards the river Rio Palmones for a couple of minutes
Wind Conditions
Wind Range
From 10 to 35 Knots
% of Windy days per month
Main wind directions
Forecast on windy.com
Video on the Kite Spot
Kitesurfing Tarifa / Palmones KSP SPORTS PHANTOM 10M - MOVE Surfstore