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Kitesurfing Son Bou

Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Wind & Conditions

One of Menorca's most beautiful beaches — 3 km of white sand on the south coast. Shore normal S (180°). Best winds SE and W (sideshore); W tends to enter strongly in spring. Crowded in summer — ride from the far end of the beach. All skill levels; intermediate and advanced for W conditions. Best spring and autumn.

About Son Bou

Son Bou is a small village in the Alaior region of Menorca, Spain.

Best Season

Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Son Bou.

World Ranking

Regional

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

Location

Son Bou, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Spain

Lat: 39.899, Lon: 4.073

Facilities & Services

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

Restaurant Bar / Café Parking Drinking water

Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn

  • Allessandro's Italian Restaurant Pizzeria Restaurant
  • Arthur Restaurant
  • Asador Restaurante Las Dunas Restaurant
  • Casa Andres Restaurant
  • corb marí Restaurant
  • Nautilus café restaurant Restaurant
  • Arena Irish Tavern Bar / Café
  • Bou Hai Bar / Café
  • Budha Lounge Bar / Café
  • Copacabana Bar / Café
  • Kit Cat Bar Bar / Café
  • Mai Tai Bar Bar / Café Instagram · Facebook

Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors

When is the best time to kitesurf at Son Bou?

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

Is Son Bou 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 Son Bou?

One of Menorca's most beautiful beaches — 3 km of white sand on the south coa... 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 Son Bou?

Son Bou delivers consistent wind, so most riders use a 9–12m kite under typical conditions. Exact size depends on your weight and the day's strength. Breeza calculates the right kite for your specific setup and gives you a rideability verdict before you head out.

Is it safe to kitesurf at Son Bou?

Safety at Son Bou 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 Son Bou is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.

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