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English (Translate this text in English): Superb and spatious beach area (several miles long). Several hotels and bungalows within 1 km distance and one hotel even on the spot itself.
Superb and spatious beach area (several miles long). Several hotels and bungalows within 1 km distance and one hotel even on the spot itself.
English (Translate this text in English): Superb and spatious beach area (several miles long). Several hotels and bungalows within 1 km distance and one hotel even on the spot itself.
English (Translate this text in English): Superb and spatious beach area (several miles long). Several hotels and bungalows within 1 km distance and one hotel even on the spot itself.
English (Translate this text in English): Superb and spatious beach area (several miles long). Several hotels and bungalows within 1 km distance and one hotel even on the spot itself.
Distance to a city In the city
Access time Instant access (< 5min)
Easy to find? Easy to find
Public access? Public access
Special access No access issues
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Kite Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Rene-Egli Pro Center
Spot quality Great
Experience Experts
Type Beach
Kite/wind? Good for KiteSurf, Good for WindSurf
Style Wave, Freestyle
Day timing Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Dangers
Week crowd Few surfers
Week-end crowd Few surfers
Environment
Water quality Crystal-clear
Current Low ( < 1 knot)
Bottom Sandy
Tide No tide dependency
Amenities
Hotel, Gear-Shop, Repair-Shop, Rental, School, Rescue, Showers
Local wind
Type Thermal wind
Force Medium (16 - 25 knots)
Main dir. East
Best dir. East
Best dir. relative Offshore
Period From All year to All year
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English (Translate this text in English): Sotavento is a perfect spot for kiters. The reliable winds of the spot is legendary and the temperatures of the water and air are comfortable all-year long, in summer and winter. Huge sandy beaches make the launching of the kite easy and there is also no end of room on the water.
Sotavento is a perfect spot for kiters. The reliable winds of the spot is legendary and the temperatures of the water and air are comfortable all-year long, in summer and winter. Huge sandy beaches make the launching of the kite easy and there is also no end of room on the water.
English (Translate this text in English): Sotavento is a perfect spot for kiters. The reliable winds of the spot is legendary and the temperatures of the water and air are comfortable all-year long, in summer and winter. Huge sandy beaches make the launching of the kite easy and there is also no end of room on the water.
English (Translate this text in English): Sotavento is a perfect spot for kiters. The reliable winds of the spot is legendary and the temperatures of the water and air are comfortable all-year long, in summer and winter. Huge sandy beaches make the launching of the kite easy and there is also no end of room on the water.
English (Translate this text in English): Sotavento is a perfect spot for kiters. The reliable winds of the spot is legendary and the temperatures of the water and air are comfortable all-year long, in summer and winter. Huge sandy beaches make the launching of the kite easy and there is also no end of room on the water.
Additional Information
English (Translate this text in English): See : http://www.rene-egli.com/2006/html/index-en.php
There is a huge lagoon area which is flooded every two weeks with approx. 80cm of water depth - ideal for beginners (check the tide table on their website before you book!).
They have over 180 - 2006 kites and 80 - 2006 Cabrinha boards for school and rental equipment.
Since 2001, they organize the Kiteboard World Cup direct in front of the Kite Center. In 2001 Sebastien Cattelan set a new hang time world record, an 8,87 second long jump. In 2004 Manu Taub succeeded in kiting a new Kite Speed Worldrecord with 40,58 knots (75,15 km/h).
See : http://www.rene-egli.com/2006/html/index-en.php
There is a huge lagoon area which is flooded every two weeks with approx. 80cm of water depth - ideal for beginners (check the tide table on their website before you book!).
They have over 180 - 2006 kites and 80 - 2006 Cabrinha boards for school and rental equipment.
Since 2001, they organize the Kiteboard World Cup direct in front of the Kite Center. In 2001 Sebastien Cattelan set a new hang time world record, an 8,87 second long jump. In 2004 Manu Taub succeeded in kiting a new Kite Speed Worldrecord with 40,58 knots (75,15 km/h).
English (Translate this text in English): See : http://www.rene-egli.com/2006/html/index-en.php
There is a huge lagoon area which is flooded every two weeks with approx. 80cm of water depth - ideal for beginners (check the tide table on their website before you book!).
They have over 180 - 2006 kites and 80 - 2006 Cabrinha boards for school and rental equipment.
Since 2001, they organize the Kiteboard World Cup direct in front of the Kite Center. In 2001 Sebastien Cattelan set a new hang time world record, an 8,87 second long jump. In 2004 Manu Taub succeeded in kiting a new Kite Speed Worldrecord with 40,58 knots (75,15 km/h).
English (Translate this text in English): See : http:&#47;&#47;www.rene-egli.com&#47;2006&#47;html&#47;index-en.php
There is a huge lagoon area which is flooded every two weeks with approx. 80cm of water depth - ideal for beginners (check the tide table on their website before you book!).
They have over 180 - 2006 kites and 80 - 2006 Cabrinha boards for school and rental equipment.
Since 2001, they organize the Kiteboard World Cup direct in front of the Kite Center. In 2001 Sebastien Cattelan set a new hang time world record, an 8,87 second long jump. In 2004 Manu Taub succeeded in kiting a new Kite Speed Worldrecord with 40,58 knots (75,15 km&#47;h).
English (Translate this text in English): See : http:&amp;#47;&amp;#47;www.rene-egli.com&amp;#47;2006&amp;#47;html&amp;#47;index-en.php
There is a huge lagoon area which is flooded every two weeks with approx. 80cm of water depth - ideal for beginners (check the tide table on their website before you book!).
They have over 180 - 2006 kites and 80 - 2006 Cabrinha boards for school and rental equipment.
Since 2001, they organize the Kiteboard World Cup direct in front of the Kite Center. In 2001 Sebastien Cattelan set a new hang time world record, an 8,87 second long jump. In 2004 Manu Taub succeeded in kiting a new Kite Speed Worldrecord with 40,58 knots (75,15 km&amp;#47;h).
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Sotavento
By Anonymous , 12-04-2007
rip off beach... - sotavento is straight offshore and definitely not ideal for beginners. winds are super strong especially during summer season. be prepared to get sandblown!