SANTA LUCIA KITESURFING HOLIDAYS

The Santa Lucia spot is certainly one of the best, if not the best kitespot in the Caribbean. Flat water as far as the eye can see! Huge standing area and a fantastic sandy beach. The ideal place, that along with a trip to Havana, is an unforgettable way to spend a holiday.

A vacation with Planet Kitesurf Holidays to Cuba offers unbeatable kitesurfing in a relaxed, unspoilt and rustic destination with an authentic cultural experience to match. Fly direct from the UK into Cuba, where a different era awaits. The beautiful palm-lined, white sandy beaches and flat, inviting lagoon are perfect for kitesurfing and is the idyllic juxtaposition to the social clubs, cigar bars and colourful culture that that Cuba is famous for. The shallow lagoon, which is home to resident pink flamingos, is flanked by the second longest reef in the world. Of indescribable beauty, the reef lies less than 2km from the 21km of white sandy beaches that make up Santa Lucia. The huge standing area, minimally affected by tides, is perfect for all skills levels and you can kite for kilometres in this secluded destination where you have the freedom to play, practice with the lagoon virtually your own.

Not only is Santa Lucia, Cuba, a great kitesurfing destination but it is also a paradise that is ideal for families, with swimming, snorkelling and diving easily accessible and simply magnificent. Windsurfing, pedal boats and a host of watersports activities are also available while visits to the surrounding area give holidaymakers the chance to explore the natural beauty and cultural attractions of Cuba.

Consistent wind is present in the months between November and May with an average wind speed of 12-20 knots - making Santa Lucia the ultimate kitesurfing destination. The winds, which reliably originate in the North East, and are referred to by locals as the "Frontcold North" meet the coast and lagoon at Santa Lucia side on. Winds pick up around midday and combined with warm daytime temperatures and equally pleasant water temperatures, the conditions make Santa Lucia, Cuba, the perfect place for your next kitesurfing vacation with Planet Kitesurf Holidays. The standing area at low tide is about 200metres long, and never more than 3.5m deep at high tide, making this a perfect spot for kitesurfers of all levels. With fine sand and no stones, coral or obstructions to speak of, the lagoon is yours to do as you please.