Sotogrande River, Spain kitesurfing spot

🇪🇸Spain·Europe

Sotogrande River, Spain

● Beginner◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

E

Best Season

Jan–Oct

Water

Flat · Chop

About This Spot

Sotogrande River, Spain is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Spain.

Situated in Europe, the spot offers Flat and Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.

With E winds, peaking from January to October, Sotogrande River, Spain delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

Best with Easterlies (Levante). Poniente or summer thermal can be ridden in the river mouth, but for experienced riders only.

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When to Go

Air in winter 20°C, in summer between 25 and 35°C. Water between 18°C in winter and 23°C in summer. Winter long wetsuit, summer shorty or shorts, rest of year shorty.

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What to Expect

Waves coming around the mole with Easterlies. Flat on the river.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

E
Best wind direction

Best with Easterlies (Levante). Poniente or summer thermal can be ridden in the river mouth, but for experienced riders only.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

FlatChopSmall wavesMedium waves

Waves coming around the mole with Easterlies. Flat on the river.

Medium beachSandPebbles💧 Clean

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking
🚻Toilets
🍹Beach Bar / Food
📚Lessons Available
🏨Accommodation
🛟Rescue Service
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

Take 49 north from La Linea until you get to Puerto de Sotogrande. Here to the beach in front of the river. The river can also break through the beach, then start on the south beach of Sotogrande, or walk a long way from the main road.

Location

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Sotogrande River, Spain

36.2830°N, -5.2782°E

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