Technical details of spot

Spot functioning

Playa de Poniente (west side): Main kite/windsurf beach. Garbí SW, Llebeig. Framed by mountains (Morro de Toix, Sierra de Olta) creating a spectacular landscape. One of the most visited spots in the region.
Playa de Levante (east side): Famous for E storm waves — reef 100m out creates considerable wave height. Levante days only, advanced.
Best season: Spring/summer for thermal (SW), autumn/winter for storms (E/NE) and wave riding.

On the water

Poniente: Sandy bottom, flat to chop with Garbí SW. Sheltered by Peñón de Ifach. Manageable conditions.
Levante: Reef break 100m out — powerful waves during E storms. Rocky near shore in places. Advanced only on storm days. Water 22-26°C summer (boardshort), 14-17°C winter (4/3). Spectacular scenery with the Ifach rock towering above.

Required level

Intermediate

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Parking

Parking along the seafront promenades on both Poniente and Levante beaches. Paid parking summer, often free off-season. Town center walkable. Between Valencia (2h) and Alicante (1h). AP-7 motorway access.

Hazards

⚠️ Reef 100m from Levante beach — creates big waves during E storms but also a hazard for drifting riders.
⚠️ Rocky sections near Peñón de Ifach — avoid kiting too close.
⚠️ Tourist beach — crowded summer, kite restricted.
⚠️ Llevant E storm waves can be powerful — experienced riders only during storms.

Wind specificities

Garbí / Llebeig (SW) — Main wind at Playa de Poniente. Thermal, 12-20 kts. Spring/summer. Side-onshore. Kites 9-12m.
Llevant (E) — Creates powerful waves at Playa de Levante thanks to the reef. Storm conditions. Kites 7-10m. Advanced.
Gregal (NE) — Winter storms. Cross-shore at Poniente. Waves.
Xaloc (SE) — Light. Works with foil/hydrofoil.
Migjorn (S) — Onshore at Poniente. Rare but rideable.

Update

If you notice any outdated information:
Send an update