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Laredo / Playa de la Salvé is one of the longest beaches in northern Spain — 4.25 km of sand stretching from the old port to El Puntal, the sand spit framing the Santoña bay. One of only two spots in Cantabria that works with E wind (the other being Sardinero). Dozens of kiters on windy days — spectacular sight. Near the Marismas de Santoña, Victoria y Joyel natural park (bird marshes).
E wind: Onshore, spring/summer. Stable, anticyclonic. Any tide. Navigate parallel to the beach at El Puntal end.
NE: Side-on, spring/summer. Works well.
W/NW: Navigate from the Regatón zone. Storm winds, winter.
Open all year round
Beginner
Sandy bottom. Small to medium waves depending on conditions. Sheltered bay — less powerful than open ocean beaches. Water 14-21°C. 3/2 summer, 4/3 winter.
Parking along the promenade and near the beach access. Good infrastructure — urban beach with all services.
E — THE signature wind for Laredo. Onshore, stable, anticyclonic. One of only two spots in Cantabria working with pure east. Navigate parallel to beach from El Puntal zone.
NE — Side-on, spring/summer. Stable thermal.
W/NW — Autumn/winter. Navigate from Regatón area (different zone). Stormier conditions.
⚠️ With E (onshore), you kite parallel to the beach — essential to upwind well to not disturb swimmers in summer.
⚠️ Kite zone is at El Puntal (end of the beach) — respect the designated area.
⚠️ Regatón area for W and NW wind — different launch zone.
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