Praia da Música
Cabo Verde · São Vicente
Praia da Música, at Baía das Gatas on São Vicente in Cape Verde, is a small kitesurfing spot nestled in a protected natural bay. It is the only permanent place with flat water on the Cape Verde islands, like a shallow natural pool.
The spot is appreciated for its relaxed atmosphere and consistent northeast trade winds. You can ride in a knee-to-waist deep area, perfect for freestyle sessions without waves.
Close to Mindelo, it is a peaceful spot with easy car access, ideal for riders seeking tranquility away from more exposed spots like Salamansa.
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The dominant wind comes from the northeast, blowing cross-shore over the bay, providing consistent and stable power for navigation without too much risky sideshore. The riding area is very small, like a little natural pool, where two kites are enough to fill the space, so you need to anticipate other riders and stay vigilant.
Launching is done directly from the sandy beach without shorebreak, with a medium-sized launching area on the beach. The water remains flat permanently, knee-to-waist deep, regardless of tides that do not impact conditions here.
Local peculiarity: it is a shallow spot with a flat bottom, perfect for ground tricks and beginners, but the tiny size requires knowing the limits well to avoid collisions. In August, be cautious of bathers and other beach users.
Sources :kitesurftheworld.com · iksurfmag.com · unplug-kitesurf.com · se.kiteforum.com · kitejungle.com
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