Flat and choppy water in summer, waves in winter. In summer the swimming zones are marked, do not get into these. There is a small zone where you can go along the stone wall of the harbour and the around the corner to get the non-gusty wind and to start your ride. Be careful, in summer still people in that zone!
Sandy beach 6km long. Enough space to launch and land in Can Pastilla. Right next to the harbour is a huge field of hard sand with soft sand closer to the waterline. Here is the kite launch zone. The rest of the beach is very packed in summer and should be avoided. Too many people and the risk of hurting someone is very high!
From May to October thermal winds 10-15 knots (onshore) which increase at 12:00h to the afternoon everyday. Winter season gusty conditions 10-30 knots with waves WSW direction. In summer the onshore thermal wind is gusty at launch and water entrance.
It is the first part of the "El Arenal Beach", on the other and of the famous El Arenal party area. From the airport follow sings to "Platjas". Get on the highway driving east and then soon there is a sign and exit "Can Pastilla". Exit and drive towards the ocean. When you see it, there is a parking lot. Turn right follow the street, pass a gas station and after about 200m turn left. Follow the road to the water and now you are at the water, a Burger King to your left, then turn right and follow the promenade and see the kites or the harbour. Park your car (very packed in summer) and take your stuff down to the big hard sand area.
Respect to the locals and their advices. In summer not a beginners spot! Use a leash, since the thermal wind is onshore and the beaches are very packed with sunbathers. In summer it is recommended to go to Son Serra up North.
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