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Los Canos de Meca, Spain

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Los Canos de Meca, Spain is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Los Canos de Meca, Spain !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Los Canos de Meca, Spain is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Los Canos de Meca, Spain !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Comming from "Tarifa" follow E5 direction "Cadiz". Follow it until you are in "Vejer de la Frontera", there "Barbate" and "Los Canos de Meca" is indicated. Spot is located near to the lighthouse. You can only go by car (about 1 hour drive).
Nearest Airports
Distance
Gibraltar (GIB)
80km from spot
Malaga (AGP)
190km from spot
Seville (SVQ)
180km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Comming from "Tarifa" follow E5 direction "Cadiz". Follow it until you are in "Vejer de la Frontera", there "Barbate" and "Los Canos de Meca" is indicated. Spot is located near to the lighthouse. You can only go by car (about 1 hour drive).
Nearest Airports
Distance
Gibraltar (GIB)
80km from spot
Malaga (AGP)
190km from spot
Seville (SVQ)
180km from spot

Los Canos de Meca, Spain, next to Barbede, Tarifa, Cadiz, Malaga, Spain

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Riding Conditions in Los Canos de Meca, Spain
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
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.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Los Canos de Meca, Spain.
Best when there is too much wind in Tarifa (Levante conditions = SE). Always 1-2 Bft less than Tarifa. When you have Poniente wind (NW) conditions are flat, it will be better in Tarifa or Bologna. On kitebeach SE is onshore.
Wind usually blows from SE and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Los Canos de Meca, Spain are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
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.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Los Canos de Meca, Spain.
Best when there is too much wind in Tarifa (Levante conditions = SE). Always 1-2 Bft less than Tarifa. When you have Poniente wind (NW) conditions are flat, it will be better in Tarifa or Bologna. On kitebeach SE is onshore.
Wind usually blows from SE and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Los Canos de Meca, Spain are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Los Canos de Meca, Spain is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sand with rocks. No problem for windsurfers. Kitesurfers should enter the water near the lighthouse: more space, sand and less rocks.
With Levante nice waves roll into the bay. Can be very clean, best wave conditions from the Andalucia region. When it is high tide a shore break is possible. Size can go up to 3m. Every Tarifa local will be surfing there when conditions are perfect. At low tide the reef comes out.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Los Canos de Meca, Spain is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sand with rocks. No problem for windsurfers. Kitesurfers should enter the water near the lighthouse: more space, sand and less rocks.
With Levante nice waves roll into the bay. Can be very clean, best wave conditions from the Andalucia region. When it is high tide a shore break is possible. Size can go up to 3m. Every Tarifa local will be surfing there when conditions are perfect. At low tide the reef comes out.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water, be careful of Reefs .

Beach risk reported: Rocks .
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water, be careful of Reefs .

Beach risk reported: Rocks .
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
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Additional information
We don’t know if a parking is available at Los Canos de Meca, Spain.
There is Food available on the spot
Special windsurf and kitesurf zones. You have to be an experienced kiter or windsurfer! Watch out for the reef located in front of the small apartments. Especially with high and up coming tide! When it is low tide the reef is clearly visible also be careful close to the side anyway! To avoid this go on the water closer to the lighthouse. There you will find a water sport zone.
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