Playa Costacabana
Spain · Andalousie
Playa Costa Cabana is a kitesurfing spot located near Almeria in Andalusia, on the Costa Tropical. This wide pebble beach offers generous space to set up and ride, with a dedicated channel for launching that allows for practice even in high season when other beaches are off-limits.
The spot is popular for its optimal conditions with the Levante wind, and it even attracts riders from Tarifa. For the Poniente, Retamar is just a few minutes' drive away. The water is crystal clear and the setting is pleasant with hotels and restaurants nearby.
It is a reliable spot year-round, especially in spring and summer for quiet sessions away from the crowds.
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The spot works best with the Levante coming in side-shore from the east, perfect for bump and jump on a choppy water surface. The west-east oriented beach is well exposed to the wind, with easy launching via the designated channel that avoids the pebbles and allows for safe takeoff even when there are many bathers in summer.
The riding area extends wide in front of the beach, with space for freeride and jumps, without tidal influence as it is independent of the tide. Be careful to stay in the channel area to avoid being drifted by the side-shore. In Poniente (west-southwest), it is more onshore but still rideable, although Retamar is preferred for flat conditions.
Typical winds range from 15 to 25 knots, with possible gusts, ideal for dynamic sessions. The space is spacious on the pebble beach, but keep the kite away from the stone piers.
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