Lanzarote / Playa Honda or Airport ( ID lanzarote___playa_honda )
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Continent:
Africa
Country:
Canarian Islands
Next Big City (Airport):
Arrecife
Next Town:
Playa Honda
Latitude:
28.9485
Longitude:
-13.5974
Type:
- Ocean
Rider Ability:
- Intermediate - Expert
Good for:
- Kitesurfing - Windsurfing
Features:
- Parking
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Type:
- Chop
Hazards:
No Information
Quality:
- Clean
Best Tide:
No Information
The water is quite choppy. It's getting deep instantly, so no useful shore break.
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Type:
- Sand
Size:
- Medium
Hazards:
No Information
Beach crowds:
No Information
The Beach is big enough for comfortably launching a kite. No stones, no pebbles, just sand. Plenty of space.
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Spring:
- Shorty - Normal Wetsuit
Summer:
- Shorty - Normal Wetsuit
Fall:
- Shorty - Normal Wetsuit
Winter:
- Normal Wetsuit
The weather is warm all year round, but in summer it is really hot. The water is warm, but you always need a wetsuit.
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Wind Statistic Wind Forecast Wind Report
Best Months:
No Information
Wind Type:
- Thermal Winds
Best Direction:
- E
Main Direction:
No Information
Locals claim the wind is mostly gusty when suitable for the spot. Works only with thermal East wind, which normally lasts only for an hour.
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Transport:
- Car
Access:
- Short Walk
From Arrecife, get on the LZ-2 towards the airport. Exit in direction of Playa Honda. In Playa Honda you will find a big parking lot directly at the airport.
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06-03-28 Phil: Due to the Playa Honda beach being close to the airport, I am not sure that Kiting is allowed on this beach.
I would like to hear confirmation from local riders.