Kitesurfing Holidays in United Kingdom
Camber Sands
Camber is easily accessible from London and boasts a huge sandy beach, three kite schools and various bars in the town. It is also a good place to learn with shallow shelving beaches and small waves. You can enjoy onshore winds in every direction (aside from NW) within a 15-minute drive. Wind and Weather The prevailing wind direction is SW…
Cornwall
Cornwall is one of the more isolated and distinct parts of the UK but is one of the most popular with travellers from all over the world. It is home to some of the best beach towns in the UK, and most of its little towns are tucked between cliffs at the mercy of the fierce Atlantic Ocean. It's cosy…
Southend On Sea
When thinking of ideal kiting locations, turquoise water, sunshine and consistent winds spring to mind and Great Britain can deliver these despite its poor reputation. Southend On Sea is just a 40-minute train ride from London and offers some of the best flat water spots, with spacious lagoons and flat butter water! There is also an awesome kite community with…
The Isle of Thanet
I believe the Isle of Thanet to be quite a unique destination when it comes to kiting on the mainland of the UK. Once described as a boil on the butt cheek of Britain, I now like to refer to it as more of a beauty spot lovingly! As kitesurfers, we are undoubtedly spoilt; never being more than a 10-minute…
Westward Ho!
Westward Ho! is a picturesque seaside village near Bideford on the North Devon coast in England. The name Westward Ho! derives from the Victorian novel by Charles Kingsley, and is unique as its the only place in Britain with an exclamation mark is in its name. Renowned for its miles of golden sandy beach and backed by a pebble ridge,…
Whitstable
Whitstable is a small town in Kent, England on the South East coast. The town is renowned for its oysters! Over the last couple of years, Whitstable has become a very popular kitesurfing destination, and the kitesurfing community has grown bigger and bigger. Once you arrive, you should pop into Boardworx (Beach Walk) and have a chat with Mark, Karen…
Recommended Schools
Big Blue Kiteboarding
Big Blue Collective is a kiteboard school and VELA instruction centre. With 20 years experience in the TCI. Our IKO pro kite team are the ready for you. Coach 649 946 5034 £££
FH Academy - Porto Pollo Kite, Windsurf, Sup & Surf Center
Jeep official watersports center & bike rental. The 4 elements to organize all our activities: Water - kitesurf, windsurf, sup&surf, wakesurf&wakeboard Earth - e-bike, road bike, MTB, qooder Air - camp Fire - surf shop, video production, sail repair 12/15/2014…
The Hoxton Special
The Hoxton Special is the UK's freshest kite school. The Hoxton Special is the UK's freshest Kite Surfing School, we are based in south Cornwall on the stunning Mounts Bay Beach at Marazion. We teach a wealth of lessons, from…
Mitu and Djo Kiteschool Cabo Verde
Kiteschool Mitu & Djo is located on Kitebeach on the island of Sal In Cape Verde. This is one of the best surf spots in the world. Surfing Spot +238 9943349 ££
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Limnos
With the island’s nickname being ‘wind-ridden one’, it is no surprise that Keros bay is an idyllic kitesurfing destination during the European summer season. Boasting postcard-worthy beaches, crystal-clear waters, ancient archaeological sites and home to some fantastic wildlife, Limnos Island is a pearl of the Aegean Sea! The island vibes are so chilled here that they are, in fact, artic.…
Watamu
Constant trade winds, a choice of sandbars, five kilometres of powder white sand beaches and large summer swells make Watamu a wonderful playground for kiters of all levels. A world heritage site, Watamu is also a protected area of outstanding natural beauty with safari game reserves as well as a stack of other activities and sights close by. Wind and…
Essaouira
Essaouira provides the ultimate location for your kitesurfing holiday. It’s easy to travel to as there are many daily flights from Europe, it’s relatively cheap and there are a variety of conditions on your doorstep from a flat water lagoon to world class waves. There is everything on hand without the need of a car. You’ll find no shortage of…
Rodrigues Island
Rodrigues Island is one of the most unusual places, where the crowd is nowhere to be found! Even when the kiters of the neighbouring islands visit to kiteboard in its lagoon, it never seems overwhelming. If you are looking for an exotic place with pristine kiteboarding, this is the place to visit! Rodrigues is wild in comparison to Mauritius island…
Diani Beach
Consistent and reliable wind, miles of uncongested crystal clear lagoon and the no.1 beach in Africa. Galu Beach is an all-round fun kiting destination. It has an established kite community to hang around with. The reef parallel to the beach is an endless wave-riding playground. Galu is part of the tropical destination, Diani Beach which consists of a cluster of…
Tulum
Tulum has become one of the main hotspots around the world for kitesurfing. Home to incredible beaches, turquoise waters, and lazy palm trees; you'll never have felt this good! Tulum is not only about kiteboarding; it's a place you'll get to spend quality time with your friends and family as well, there are so many activities to do together. In…