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Cyprus offers a good variety of kitesurfing spots, located in the Limassol district and fairly close to each other (about 10-30mins drive from one beach to the next). The most popular of these are: - Paramali Beach Your choice of where to go will depend on factors such
as wind direction, experience level, preferred sea conditions, etc. Please
refer to the map below showing the location of each spot. Click on each
name for detailed info & photos.
General: By far the safest place for beginners. This spot rarely attracts any tourists or swimmers even during the busiest summer months. It is not uncommon during the summer season to find no one else on the beach, whereas Curium is packed with tourists. This spot is favored by all riders, especially when the winds are light to moderate. This is where most of our lessons are conducted. Wind Conditions: W or SW are the prevailing winds during the summer which make the conditions side-on shore. This beach is not recommended during Easterly winds. Sea conditions: Flat water closer to shore, choppy further out. How to get there: About 10-15min drive from Curium Beach with direction Paphos. Can be a bit tricky to find the turn leading to the beach (turn left by the ‘white’ house), which is one of the reasons it is such a quiet place. About 30mins drive for anyone coming from Limassol or Paphos via the highway. Tip: If the forecast says it will be
windy, then go to the beach early. Here the wind starts earlier than other
places and dies away earlier as well. General: Good place for those who enjoy riding in waves. Not a beach for beginners. Can get very crowed during the summer. It is essential that you ride outside the swimmer’s designated areas (marked by red buys). You must launch/land just before the 1st restaurant or after the last one, which in both cases can be tricky if the beach is crowded. In the winter this is not an issue, as not many people are around. Wind Conditions: W or SW winds make the conditions side-on shore. This beach is not recommended during Easterly winds. Sea Conditions: Vary from small chop to big waves. Usually small short breaking waves with some chop when W / SW winds. How to get there: 20min drive from Limassol with direction Paphos. Exit signs are there in the highway. Tip: Don’t be obstructed by the
topless ladies that lie on the beach during the busy summer months! General: The only option during Easterly winds. Can be a fun place with short breaking waves even in low winds. Long and for the most part empty coastline will give beginners the chance to challenge and improve their skills. Wind Conditions: During winter months Easterly winds are dominant (December - April) which make the conditions on-shore with a touch of side shore. In W / SW wind conditions are off shore with perfect flat water, but gusty. Not recommended as you can drift out to sea if something goes wrong. Sea conditions: Short breaking waves
during Easterly winds. Tip: Launch just before the last restaurant
where there is plenty of open space. General: Good place for those who enjoy riding in flat water. Not as crowded as Curium and can be an ideal location for beginners who can keep upwind and for those who like to practice tricks in these conditions. Wind Conditions: Mostly side shore during W or SW winds. This beach is not recommended during Easterly winds. Sea Conditions: Flat water inside the Bay, gets choppy outside. How to get there: Easy access from the highway, just take the exit to Avdimou and follow the signs to the Bay (not the village). Half way between Limassol and Paphos (30mins drive from each town). Tip: If you can’t get upwind,
don’t go far out, otherwise you may end up going past the Bay and
then you’ll be in for a long walk back. General: A relatively hidden and forgotten
beach that rarely attracts any attention. It has a few tricky spots that
better be pointed out by those who know the place. Sea Conditions: Waves. If you catch the right conditions you can find big waves and when combined with the occasional side-on shore winds (NW) it will make your day! How to get there: We’ll take you there. Tip: If the conditions are right take a camera with you!
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