Tarifa, Spain
ION CLUB TarifaLocated at the convergence of the Atlantic and Mediterranean, offering top-tier kitesurfing and wingfoiling.
Editor's PickNorth Wind
North Wind
Kitesurf & Wingfoil
Moledo, Portugal
★ ★ ★ ★ ★124 reviews
Nortada WindIKO CertifiedGroup Max 4
Highlighted as our top rated school in Portugal, North Wind offers an unmatched boutique experience. Capitalizing on fiercely reliable thermal winds off the uncrowded northern coast, they embody the absolute pinnacle of high-end, tailored progression.
"By day 4 I was riding upwind. The beach was pristine and uncrowded. Simply the best.": Markus H., Germany
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Workum, Netherlands
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El Gouna, Egypt
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Soma Bay, Egypt
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Sal Rei, Boavista, Cape Verde
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Essaouira, Morocco
KitexciteRide the varied Moroccan bay featuring a mix of flat sections and waves, powered by strong trade winds.
Dakhla, Morocco
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Paje Beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Kite Beach (Jumeirah), Dubai, UAE
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Lo Stagnone, Marsala, Sicily, Italy
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El Yaque, Margarita Island, Venezuela
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Cabarete, Dominican Republic
Kite Club CabareteThrive in the Caribbean's premier kite town, offering ocean riding and reef-protected lagoons.
Punta Chame, Panama
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Avon, North Carolina, USA
Kite Club HatterasRide the legendary shallow sounds of Cape Hatteras on the Outer Banks.
Waves, North Carolina, USA
REAL WatersportsOne of the world's most recognised kite centres, positioned on the phenomenal Cape Hatteras sound.
South Padre Island, Texas, USA
Air Padre KiteboardingExplore the expansive, reliable flat-water bays of South Padre Island, Texas.
Kahului, Maui, USA
Kiteboarding School of Maui (KSM)Maui's first IKO-certified kiteboarding centre, offering private and semi-private lessons at Kanaha Beach.
Fishermen's Huts, Hadicurari Beach, Aruba
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Bulabog Beach, Boracay, Philippines
Kiteboarding Asia (KBA)Kite along the legendary Bulabog Beach, driven by intense seasonal trade winds.
Chalong Bay / Nai Yang, Phuket, Thailand
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Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka
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Woodman Point, Perth, Australia
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Roquetas de Mar, Almería, Spain
Blue Surf CenterSoak up Mediterranean conditions along the coast of Almería — a quieter, sunnier alternative to Tarifa.
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