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SAL KITESURFING HOLIDAYS
SAL KITESURFING HOLIDAYS
SAL KITESURFING HOLIDAYS
SAL KITESURFING HOLIDAYS
SAL KITESURFING HOLIDAYS
Why you'll love kitesurfing in Sal!
A quick 5 hour flight from the UK making it the most wind reliable short haul winter destination.
A great mixture of kiting spots, great for first time to advanced wave riders.
Can be a challenging spot for beginners but Planet work with excellent kitesurf schools in Sal.
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Kitesurfing Holidays In Sal
Sal is the heart of Cape Verde’s watersports scene and one of the most renowned kitesurfing destinations in the Atlantic. Just a short flight from the UK, it offers warm sunshine, steady trade winds, and a lively beach-town atmosphere, making it the ideal winter escape for kitesurfers of all levels. With its prime season running from November to April, Sal combines superb kiting conditions with a relaxed holiday vibe, excellent dining options, and a great choice of accommodation right on the beach.
Santa Maria, the island’s main town, is perfectly set up for kitesurfing holidays. Its long sandy beach and consistent side-offshore winds create excellent flatwater areas close to shore, with plenty of space to ride. Beginners will find safe learning zones with professional schools and quality equipment, while more experienced riders can enjoy freestyle, freeride, and small wave spots nearby. Just a short transfer away, Kite Beach is one of the most famous kitesurfing spots in Cape Verde, known for its reliable wind, open space, and lively kiting community.
Accommodation on Sal is varied and convenient, ranging from charming guesthouses to beachfront hotels. Everything in Santa Maria is within walking distance, from kite schools and beach clubs to local restaurants serving fresh seafood and live music bars that come alive in the evenings.
Sal is also the best-connected island in Cape Verde, with regular international flights and links to other islands. This makes it ideal as a base for a longer kitesurfing holiday that combines time on Sal with exploring Boa Vista’s wild beaches, São Vicente’s cultural heart, or even hiking Santo Antão’s dramatic landscapes.
At Planet Kitesurf, we know Sal inside out and only work with trusted local partners to ensure the highest quality instruction, equipment, and safety standards. Our team of experts will tailor your trip to match your skill level, budget, and travel preferences, giving you the best possible experience on and off the water. With reliable winds, fantastic beaches, and a vibrant Cape Verdean atmosphere, Sal is the ultimate destination for a winter kitesurfing holiday.
The Kitesurf Area On Sal
On the Island of Sal there are three main kitesurf zones; Santa Maria beach, Kite Beach and Ponte Preta:
The kitesurfing on the very large bay area of Santa Maria beach offer a great fall out of your bed onto the water spot as this is where most of the better hotels are based. This area is where the kitesurf lessons are held as there is plenty of beach space for training. Further around the bay there is some easy waves for the novice wave rider.
The main kitesurf area on Sal is Kite Beach, around a 20-minute taxi ride away to the south-east. The wind here is very clean and a good side on shore direction. There is an excellent area of reasonably flat water for those kiters who want to try out some freestyle tricks and newly independent kite surfers. There are few facilities on Sal, however, there are always lots of other kiters around to help out.
The most famous wave spot on Sal is at Ponta Preta; a must visit spot for all kite surfers. The impressive 3 to 6 metre wave peels just 50 metres from the shoreline. This is only for advanced kiters as there is a cross offshore wind (perfect wave riding direction) with no safety cover.
Things To Do In Sal
The main activity, aside from windsurfing or kitesurfing, is scuba diving. The dive centres have an excellent set-up and offers a full range of courses and daily diving.
Other activities Sal offers are buggy tours, SUP, boat trips to Boa Vista, surfing, quadbiking and full island tours.
The Nightlife In Sal
Santa Maria has a few clubs with regular live music, restaurants and bars with a friendly buzzing atmosphere.
Your skill Level
Waves
90%
Learn To Kitesurf
40%
Improver (not riding upwind)
50%
Independent kiter
100%
From £116 p. night (breakfast)
From £196 p. night (all inclusive all meal)
5* Robinson Club
Brand new five star property in Sal
A vibrant party-style atmosphere for adults-only
A whole host of included activities as well as great all-inclusive dining
From £81 p. night (bed & breakfast)
4* Halos Casa Resort
Good value hotel a short walk to the beach
Close the diving centre and good kitesurf spot
From £60 p. night (bed and breakfast)
3* Ouril Hotel Julia
Clean modern room in Sal town
Close to lots of restaurants and small bars
A short walk to Ponte Lembe windsurf beach
£1,200 p. p.
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