Overview
In the northwest of Spain, Galicia offers a wild, lush, and very exposed Atlantic coast, with numerous spots spread between the Rías Baixas, the Vigo area, Pontevedra, Arousa, Sanxenxo, and around La Coruña and Ferrol. There are often large beaches, swells, and a body of water that can become well-formed to choppy, with sometimes thermal winds in summer and more sustained episodes depending on the weather systems. The region is renowned for its natural spots and wave sessions, but conditions can be changeable, gusty, and cold, even in summer. It’s a true playground for an adventurous kite trip, more suited for independent riders or those comfortable in chop, waves, and wind variations. The periods from late spring to early autumn are often considered the most interesting, with particularly active windows in summer.