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Kitesurfing Palmones

Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain

Wind & Conditions

Protected bay at Palmones near Los Barrios, in the Bay of Algeciras, 30 min east of Tarifa. Shore normal NW (315°) into the bay. Works best with Levante (E/SE through the strait) — cross-onshore. Flat-water bay conditions. Best April-October. Intermediate-friendly with good thermal Levante afternoons.

About Palmones

Playa de El Rinconcillo is a beach in the Province of Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain, located to the north of the city of Algeciras, near the neighborhood of El Rinconcillo. It looks across to the rock of Gibraltar and La Línea de la Concepción.

Best Season

Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Palmones.

World Ranking

Regional

Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.

Location

Palmones, Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain, Spain

Lat: 36.168, Lon: -5.451

Facilities & Services

What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:

Restaurant Bar / Café Parking Toilets Showers

Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn

  • Asador de Pollos El Rinconcillo Restaurant
  • Bar Blumen Restaurant
  • Bar Raul Restaurant
  • Casa Bernardo Restaurant
  • Chiringuito Tierra y Mar Restaurant
  • La Esquinita Restaurant
  • Bar Casa Flores Bar / Café
  • Bar La Algaida Bar / Café
  • Bienestar Café Bar / Café
  • Botavara Bar / Café
  • Café Área Imperial Bar / Café
  • Cafetería Bulevar Bar / Café

Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors

When is the best time to kitesurf at Palmones?

Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Palmones — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.

Is Palmones suitable for beginner kiters?

Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.

What wind direction works at Palmones?

Protected bay at Palmones near Los Barrios, in the Bay of Algeciras, 30 min e... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.

What kite size do you need at Palmones?

Kite size at Palmones depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.

Is it safe to kitesurf at Palmones?

Safety at Palmones depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.

See if Palmones is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.

Free · launching on iOS & Android

You've already got wind data — the hard part is knowing what it means for you. Most kiters end up checking two, three, four apps and still asking: can I actually go? Breeza was built by a kiter who had the same problem. Feed it your gear, weight and level and it tells you if Palmones is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.

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