{"id":653,"date":"2018-07-06T11:17:28","date_gmt":"2018-07-06T11:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.planetkitesurfholidays.com\/blog\/?p=653"},"modified":"2018-07-06T11:17:28","modified_gmt":"2018-07-06T11:17:28","slug":"top-8-learn-kitesurf-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.planetkitesurfholidays.com\/blog\/top-8-learn-kitesurf-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 10 \u2018Learn to Kitesurf\u2019 Destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Starting new things is scary. When we\u2019re young we have to endure our first day at school. Walking into a completely new environment, wearing unfamiliar clothes, not knowing the rules, strange faces all around – it\u2019s intimidating. But after a while, you gradually find your feet with the help of a teacher and realise it\u2019s not so scary after all.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a little bit like this when you first learn to kitesurf. You\u2019re really excited about doing it. But the thought of entering into the water in conditions you don\u2019t yet understand, often with a load of people who already know what they\u2019re doing, is enough to put some people off. But it doesn\u2019t have to. Find the right place to learn, and you can avoid all the scarier aspects of trying something out for the first time.<\/p>\n

With this in mind, here\u2019s a list of the very best destination to learn to kitesurf.<\/p>\n

#1 Mauritius<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\"le-morne-kitesurf\"<\/p>\n

Mauritius<\/a> offers a number of fantastic flat water spots for learning to kitesurf with Le Morne<\/a> being at the top of our list. The St Regis<\/a> Mauritius is a luxury hotel located right on the beach and they even offer a VIP kitesurf service with your very own boat to take you to the best spot every day based on the conditions. With this kind of personal attention, you will find that progression comes quickly.<\/p>\n

#2 Langebaan<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\"langebaan-kitesurf\"<\/p>\n

Located in South Africa<\/a>’s Western Cape region, Langebaan<\/a> features a large flat water lagoon set within a protected marine environment. The wind blows consistently during the summer months meaning you can get out on the water every day and with the kite spot located just steps from the centre and your hotel, it is one of the best places to learn.<\/p>\n

#3 Dakhla<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\"Kitesurf-Dakhla-Morocco\"<\/p>\n

Dakhla<\/a> offers one of the largest flat water lagoons in the world and with wind for most of the year, this is a fantastic, affordable holiday spot for learning to kitesurf. The hotels are located directly on the lagoon but you have to book early as they fill up fast. There is also a great wave spot on the other side of the peninsula for those who have really mastered the sport.<\/p>\n

#4 West Portugal<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\"cabedelo-beach-portugal-FeelViana\"<\/p>\n

In West Portugal<\/a> a brand new sports hotel has just opened. FeelViana is easy to reach from the UK and is a fantastic, authentic offering for couples and families alike. The bay in front of the hotel is protected by a large breakwater and the rescue service here is free for all beachgoers, including kitesurfers, so you can rest assured that you will remain safe at all times and won’t have to fork out more money each time you need assistance.<\/p>\n

#5 Bonaire<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\"bonaire-kitesurf\"<\/p>\n

It\u2019s difficult to feel scared in a place as laid back as the Caribbean. And Bonaire<\/a> is known for its flat, shallow waters where conditions are perfect for finding your feet. Once you get the hang of it, the flat water also provides the perfect playground for practising cool tricks.<\/p>\n

#6 The Algarve<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\"martinhal-algarve\"<\/p>\n

Down in the Algarve, you\u2019re sheltered from the worst of the Atlantic\u2019s wind and waves. Plus there\u2019s a river lagoon where you can make your first forays into the water. A convenient location for UK and European travellers too.<\/p>\n

#7 Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\"kitesurf-srilanka2\"<\/p>\n

A large, flat kitesurfing area makes Kalpitiya<\/a> a top destination for beginners. There are also some fun waves for when you\u2019ve mastered the basics and are looking to make the next step.<\/p>\n

#8 Oman<\/h5>\n

\"masirah_kitesurf\"<\/p>\n

Masirah Island<\/a> in Oman<\/a> is the ultimate destination for anyone looking for something out of the ordinary. This remote island location is home to a vast flat water playground and with hardly anyone else on the water, it is a great spot to learn as you won’t need to worry about getting your lines tangled with other beginners.<\/p>\n

#9 Brazil<\/h5>\n

\"gostoso\"<\/p>\n

Gostoso<\/a> in Brazil<\/a> is one of those rare destinations that combine an exotic locale with affordable accommodation, amazing culture and of course, fantastic kiting conditions. The wind here is very reliable and you can find a range of conditions, from flat water to waves so it is a great place to progress your skills, no matter your level.<\/p>\n

#10 Zanzibar<\/h5>\n

\"Zanzibar-beach\"<\/p>\n

The white sands and crystal clear waters of beautiful Zanzibar<\/a> make it a fantastic place for learning to kitesurf. The island is surrounded by a coral reef that creates a fantastic flat water lagoon which is ideal for kitesurfing. A stay here can also be combined with a safari in Tanzania<\/a> or Kenya<\/a>, creating the ultimate bush and beach break.<\/p>\n

Never let feeling afraid stop you doing what you want to do. It\u2019s all just a matter of finding the right location for you. At any of the above destinations, you won\u2019t have to battle for space with more experienced riders and you won\u2019t be overwhelmed by tough conditions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Find the right place to learn to kitesurf can be a daunting task. So to help, here is a list of the very best destinations to learn to kitesurf.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4878,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[95,57,214,62,86,68,365,73,75,78],"tags":[368,369,107,370,102,291,364,198,363,290,301,315],"class_list":{"0":"post-653","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-bonaire","8":"category-brazil","9":"category-caribbean","10":"category-dutch-antilles","11":"category-learn-to-kitesurf","12":"category-mauritius","13":"category-oman","14":"category-portugal","15":"category-south-africa","16":"category-tanzania","17":"tag-algarve","18":"tag-bonaire-portugal","19":"tag-dakhla","20":"tag-kalpitiya","21":"tag-langebaan","22":"tag-learn-to-kitesurf","23":"tag-masirah-island","24":"tag-mauritius","25":"tag-oman","26":"tag-south-africa","27":"tag-sri-lanka","28":"tag-zanzibar","29":"cs-entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.planetkitesurfholidays.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/653","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.planetkitesurfholidays.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.planetkitesurfholidays.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.planetkitesurfholidays.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.planetkitesurfholidays.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=653"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.planetkitesurfholidays.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/653\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5748,"href":"https:\/\/www.planetkitesurfholidays.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/653\/revisions\/5748"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.planetkitesurfholidays.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4878"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.planetkitesurfholidays.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=653"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.planetkitesurfholidays.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=653"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.planetkitesurfholidays.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=653"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}