Kitesurfing San Vicente de la Barquera · Merón
Cantabria, Spain
Wind & Conditions
4 km semi-urban beach in a bay flanked by cliffs and Cantabrian coast. Best wind NE (side-onshore); also N, NW. Intermediate level; exposed Atlantic swell west of the harbour. Season Apr–Oct; wave spot.
About San Vicente de la Barquera · Merón
San Vicente de la Barquera is a municipality of Cantabria in northern Spain. It had a population of 4,412 in 2002. Tourism is its main activity due to the area's natural environment and heritage. Approximately 80% of the municipal area belongs to the Oyambre Natural Park and enjoys a special protection regulated by the autonomous community of Cantabria as a result of its landscape and ecological value.
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Best Season
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at San Vicente de la Barquera · Merón.
World Ranking
RegionalNot globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
Facilities & Services
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn
- Augusto Restaurant
- Bahía Restaurant
- Cerveceria El arenal Restaurant
- Dulcinea Restaurant
- Joaquín Restaurant
- La Sarda Restaurant
- Cafetería El Rey Bar / Café
- Carma Bar / Café
- Cruci Bar / Café
- El Manantial Bar / Café
- El Parque Bar / Café
- Samarkanda Bar / Café
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
When is the best time to kitesurf at San Vicente de la Barquera · Merón?
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at San Vicente de la Barquera · Merón — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Is San Vicente de la Barquera · Merón 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 San Vicente de la Barquera · Merón?
4 km semi-urban beach in a bay flanked by cliffs and Cantabrian coast. Best w... 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 San Vicente de la Barquera · Merón?
Kite size at San Vicente de la Barquera · Merón 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 San Vicente de la Barquera · Merón?
Safety at San Vicente de la Barquera · Merón 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.
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