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Kitesurf Location - Gran Canaria / La Estrella or San Borondon ( ID Gran_Canaria___La_Estrella )      Hits: 709
 
You are here: Africa > Canarian Islands > Kitesurf Location - Gran Canaria / La Estrella or San Borondon ( ID Gran_Canaria___La_Estrella )
Continent: Africa
Country: Canarian Islands
Next Big City (Airport):  Las Palmas
Next Town: Telde
Latitude:   28.0108
Longitude: -15.3795
Type:
- Ocean
Rider Ability:
- Intermediate
- Expert

Good for:
- Kitesurfing
- Windsurfing
Features:
- Rooms
- Parking

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Near Locations
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Gran Canaria / Vargas (13.69 km) Best Direction: NE Type: Chop Small Wave (< 1m) Medium Wave (1-3m)
Gran Canaria / Arinaga (18.41 km) Best Direction: NE Type: Flat Chop
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Water
Type:
- Medium Wave (1-3m)
- Big Wave (> 3m)
Hazards:
- Rocks

Quality:
- Clean
Best Tide:
No Information


Medium to big waves.

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 Location
Type:
- Sand
Size:
- Medium

Hazards:
- Stones
No Information
Location crowds:
No Information


One of the few sand beaches on Gran Canaria. This black sandy beach is surrounded by cliffs. This is by no means a beach for beginners because if you drift downwind you will end up in some rocks and be in serious trouble because of the waves.

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 Weather
Spring:
- Normal Wetsuit
Summer:
- Shorty
- Normal Wetsuit

Fall:
- Normal Wetsuit
Winter:
- Normal Wetsuit


Warmer air, around 25°C all year. Winter a bit colder. 3 mm wetsuit all year needed, since the water is not warm enough.

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 Wind

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Best Months:
No Information
Wind Type:
- Trade Winds

Best Direction:
- E
Main Direction:
No Information


Unfortunately this beach receives less wind than the rest of the island (at least in summer). I was told that it is best on easterly directions.

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 How to get there
Transport:
- Car
Access:
- Short Walk


From the airport take GC-1 north and exit to La Estrella or San Borondon.

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 Rules, Restrictions and Extra Info
Rules:
No Information




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 Nightlife
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