My name is Olmo and especially for Kitesurfpro I am writing this article about kitesurfing holidays. While wave surfing has been gaining popularity for years, I also see more and more kite surfers taking to the water. It is essential that you only start kiting when you really know what you are doing. If you have not had a lesson, kiting is really not fun and I would therefore advise against doing this. And what better way to learn to kite than through a kitesurfing holiday ?!
Kitesurf holidays, what should you think about?
If you want learn kite surfing a kitesurfing holiday can be a very nice option. I would like to explain why I think a kitesurfing holiday is such a suitable idea. There are some very clear advantages and others that you may be less likely to come up with yourself. I'd be happy to take you.
Reason 1: go on a kitesurfing holiday to learn kitesurfing
Because whether you start kitesurfing, have already had a few lessons or you can already kite independently, a kitesurfing holiday is there for everyone. And yes, even if you can kitesurf very well yourself, there is still plenty to learn, because the waves on the North Sea are really a bit different from those in Zanzibar, Fuerteventura or Brazil - just to name a couple. Oh, and did you already realize that the chance of sun in those places is also great.
The good providers of kitesurfing holidays offer lessons for kiters at all levels and are guaranteed to teach you a lot of new skills. Whether this concerns the first lessons of kiting, improving your water start or up wind or just skipping the jumps or at high speed over the water, you can learn at every level. It is really untrue that good kiters can no longer learn on a kitesurfing holiday (something I often hear). The good kitesurfing instructors think it is really cool to tell you their experiences and to get started with someone who already has a lot of experience - after all, they also want something different than again that beginners lesson.
Reason 2: meet kiters from all over the world
Whether you go on a kitesurfing trip in the Netherlands, stay within Europe or travel the wide world, you will meet new people everywhere who usually come from all over the world. The experienced traveler calculates this benefit automatically, for the enthusiasts who have even less experience with travel: we cannot emphasize this enough. It can be really nice to meet people from other countries with different cultures. Learn about their customs, their language and their kitesurfing stories. And who knows, you might keep in touch after the holidays. And this is really an extra advantage of a kitesurfing holiday. It is quite possible that you have dinner with the group every evening, where you will really get the time to get to know others. And maybe in 1-2 years you will fly to Egypt or Brazil yourself to visit your friends, where you can also go kite surfing on the spot. How cool would that be ?!
Reason 3: kite surfing clears your mind
That you can relax with kite surfing, that is certainly as far as I am concerned. It is of course a very physical activity, but mentally you can really experience a wonderful rest. If you focus on something that you enjoy, you will see that you push all other thoughts out of your mind. And this is also very important to be involved with during a holiday, because with everyone's busy life in the Netherlands one can wear a bit more often the head to think.
Reason 4: because of your kitesurfing holiday you are also automatically traveling
We already mentioned it a bit at point 2, but in addition to the international and nice new people you will meet, you will also notice that you will automatically start traveling if you want to go on a kitesurfing holiday.
On the one hand, you will of course travel to a destination (the chance that there is a good spot at your door is not very great), where you will discover many new places. You will also travel during your kitesurfing holiday because it is very common that you will go to different kitesurf spots to kite. These can be different beaches (where you sometimes even go by boat) or even other villages / cities / provinces. You can not think of it that bad, but kite surfing is really a sport where you will come to many new places.
Are kitesurfing holidays suitable for all levels?
Certainly! We can be very brief about this. Of course, certain kitesurfing holidays will be better suited for beginners and others are especially for advanced kiters. This will - if you book at least with a good party - be properly indicated. So whether you are a beginner, intermediate or already have a lot of experience with kiting, you can always find a kitesurfing holiday that suits you well.
Where can you best go for your kitesurfing holiday?
As we could read earlier, the ideal destination for you depends entirely on a number of things. Think of your level, the period you want to go, the luxury you enjoy during your holiday and your personal preferences in terms of destination will also play a role. We really recommend that you work with a specialized party (which does not have to cost extra at all) so that you can be sure that you end up in the right spot.
Kitesurfing holidays in Europe
If you would like to book a kitesurfing holiday within Europe, you can look for the following places (there are many other kitesurfing spots). Do not forget: the period and your level are essential to take into account.
- Spain: Tarifa | Fuerteventura | Tenerife
- Portugal: Esposende | Guincho | Lagoa de Obidos
- France: Lacanau | Leucate
- Italy: Sicily | Toscana | Lake Garda
- Greece: Marmari | Lefkadi | Rhodes
There are of course many other beautiful kite surfing spots, where countries such as the Netherlands, Germany, Croatia and other destinations can certainly be a spot where you can go. However, it also depends on the offer at the time you want to go.
Kitesurfing holidays outside Europe
We can talk for hours about kitesurfing spots outside Europe. To keep it compact, we would like to mention a few:
- Dakhla, Morocco
- Paracuru, Brazil
- Cucumbuco, Brazil
- Zanzibar, Tanzania
- Hawaii, USA
- Cancún, Mexico
- Cabarete, Dominican Republic
- Cape Town, South Africa
We can literally go on for hours. It becomes clear that you can travel to the most tropical places on our planet to (learn) to kite surf. Use it to your advantage!
About the author
My name is Olmo and I am the founder of SurfaWhile, the online travel agency for surfing holidays. Over the years we have also expanded our range of kitesurfing holidays considerably, with offerings both within the Netherlands and in Europe and even beyond (the exact range depends on the period in which you want to go). If you want to know more, you can always take a look at overview kitesurfing holidays on SurfaWhile.
