Boa Vista Kitesurfing Holidays

The Island of Boa Vista, Portuguese for Good View, has the most stunningly beautiful beaches on the Cape Verde archipelago, covering a staggering 55km. Most of the accommodations are generously spread out along the West Coast of the island reaching out from the town of Sal Rae over a 10km stretch.

Planet kitesurf only works with the best hotels on Boa Vista from small locally run charming apartments to large beach front all inclusive resorts. Our recommendation, unless you have specific requirements for 4* all inclusive hotels, is to stay in one of the smaller hotels which are a short stroll into town and also to the kitesurf centre.

The water conditions here offer the only flat water spot on the island due to the cross off-shore wind direction as well as easy access to waves if you need.

It is very important when booking a holiday to Boa Vista to get the right location for your level to avoid a bad experience. Planet have are experts in travel to the Cape Verde Islands so we will do our best to make sure our clients get the best hotel for the budget and kitesurf needs.

The Island of Boa Vista has amazing variety of water conditions from perfect waves to butter flat water. We offer a private guide service which is the best way to kitesurf Boa Vista. You will be taken each day in a 4x4 to the best spot on the island for the wind direction, waves or what every you prefer. You will even have a lunch barbeque prepared for you on the beach. Call for more details on this.

Kitesurf Spot On Boa Vista

There are 3 main Kitesurf spots on Boa Vista depending on whether you are a beginner kitesurfer or more independent.

Close to the town of Sal Rei there is our new main Planet Kitesurf Centre, just a short walk from some of our hotels. Our new partner kitesurf centre in Boa Vista has a perfect set up based right o a stunning beach next to a really great beach bar / restaurant. There can sometimes be a shore break here but otherwise the water here is butter flat, perfect for learning or cruising. As the wind here is cross offshore kitesurfers using this spot without a pre booked service should be IKO level III and above ideally - confident up wind riding. Planet Kitesurf provide an exclusive special package for improvers that includes supervised rental and special safety cover. This is perfect for those that do not feel they need more lessons but want to practice with safety.

There are many wave spots around the island but the main area around 4 to 6km down the beach from the main kitesurf centre. If you want to stay at a hotel with waves directly from the beach then we recommend the Boa Vista Iberostar Hotel, we have excellent prices at this and all our hotels. There are other All Inclusive hotels in the area but not recommended.

There are at least 4 other amazing wave kitesurf locations around Boa Vista between 1 to 2 hours drive from the hotels. Planet can provide the use of a local expert spot guide with 4x4 pick-up to take you and your gear to the best location each day depending on your level (including a local knowledge secret spot!). Please ask for more details on this are the time of booking enquiry. This service is also great for groups.

The Wind And Weather In Boa Vista

Boa Vista windy season is caused when the northern trade winds drop to the southern hemisphere, making Boa Vista a very windy place between October and April. The Cape Verde Islands have the wind which leaves the Canary islands like Fuerteventura for the winter, which is why their seasons are opposite.

Despite the Island being deep in the Atlantic ocean the water is actually quite warm so 3mm shorty is al that is needed, especially in the shallow flat water spot which tends to be warmer than the wave sports

The Nightlife In Boa Vista

The nightlife in Boa Vista revolves mainly around listening to live music, dining out, and relaxing in bars. The night scene is pretty relaxed as the island is not very developed. Dining out in the evening, you can expect to pay between 13 and 20 pounds for a three-course meal with wine. Many restaurants serve fantastic fresh seafood, along with other local specialities.