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Palmones, Spain

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Palmones, Spain is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E and ESE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Palmones, Spain is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E and ESE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From Tarifa drive towards Algeciras and in Algeciras towards Malaga. After Algeciras exit the highway at 'Palmones' and follow the signs to Palmones until you reach the walking zone. Behind the zone turn right onto a gravel parking lot. Free parking.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Gibraltar (GIB)
10km from spot
Malaga (AGP)
130km from spot
Seville (SVQ)
190km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Tarifa drive towards Algeciras and in Algeciras towards Malaga. After Algeciras exit the highway at 'Palmones' and follow the signs to Palmones until you reach the walking zone. Behind the zone turn right onto a gravel parking lot. Free parking.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Gibraltar (GIB)
10km from spot
Malaga (AGP)
130km from spot
Seville (SVQ)
190km from spot

Palmones, Spain, next to Palmones, Algeciras, Malaga, Jerez de la Fontera, Spain

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Riding Conditions in Palmones, 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 E and ESE .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Palmones, Spain.
With the Levante the wind comes mainly sideonshore. The wind is a bit stronger here than in Getares, but less gusty. In the afternoon the wind gets less gusty. The wind changes from Poniente (West) to Levante (East) in general every few days, guess the best rate can be up to 60-70% days with more than 4 Bft per month in summer. Best direction is definitely ESE. When wind is forecasted from East, it´s possible that the wind will come into the bay (ESE) because of the mountains and geographic effects. Less strong winds than Tarifa.
Wind usually blows from E and W on the spot.
The best moments to come to Palmones, 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 E and ESE .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Palmones, Spain.
With the Levante the wind comes mainly sideonshore. The wind is a bit stronger here than in Getares, but less gusty. In the afternoon the wind gets less gusty. The wind changes from Poniente (West) to Levante (East) in general every few days, guess the best rate can be up to 60-70% days with more than 4 Bft per month in summer. Best direction is definitely ESE. When wind is forecasted from East, it´s possible that the wind will come into the bay (ESE) because of the mountains and geographic effects. Less strong winds than Tarifa.
Wind usually blows from E and W on the spot.
The best moments to come to Palmones, 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.
Palmones, Spain is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Wide sandy beach. Lots of space. On one side it is limited by a river mouth. A few rocks at the river mouth.
Flat water. Further outside it gets choppy. With stronger winds small waves, breaking on a sandbar in front of the river mouth, depending on tides though. Behind a sand dune it has a small lagoon. You need to cross the river, which has some current. The water is often contains tar and has a funny taste, probably due to the factories and ships in the bay. Avoid drinking it when you wipeout. Also, watch out for the jellyfish in the summer.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Palmones, Spain is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Wide sandy beach. Lots of space. On one side it is limited by a river mouth. A few rocks at the river mouth.
Flat water. Further outside it gets choppy. With stronger winds small waves, breaking on a sandbar in front of the river mouth, depending on tides though. Behind a sand dune it has a small lagoon. You need to cross the river, which has some current. The water is often contains tar and has a funny taste, probably due to the factories and ships in the bay. Avoid drinking it when you wipeout. Also, watch out for the jellyfish in the summer.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Animals, Currents and Wavebreakers .

Beach risk reported: Rocks .
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Animals, Currents and Wavebreakers .

Beach risk reported: Rocks .
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Additional information
A parking is available at Palmones, Spain.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
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