Technical details of spot

Spot functioning

Summer spot (June-September) — best conditions when thermal winds combine with reservoir water level. The spot is very dependent on water level — launch areas move with the shore. Corconte zone: SW wind, September-October, gusty and often strong. Cabañas de Virtus zone: N onshore or side, thermal in summer, gusty. Shallow throughout — standing-depth.

On the water

Flat freshwater. Shallow — standing-depth in most areas. Sandy/muddy bottom. No waves, no swell. Water temperature cooler than coast due to altitude. No swimmers, no boats — pure kite space.

Required level

Beginner

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Parking

Parking at Corconte on the Cantabria side. Cabañas de Virtus access on the Burgos side. Both spots easily accessible by car — about 1 hour from Santander.

Hazards

⚠️ Water level varies significantly — the shore changes depending on reservoir level. Multiple launch zones depending on water height.
⚠️ Shallow water — risk of hitting bottom in some areas.
⚠️ Mountain weather can change quickly — wind can be gusty.
⚠️ Cold temperatures at 839m altitude — dress warmly off the water.

Wind specificities

Corconte zone — SW: Side-on. September-October. Gusty, often strong. Depression wind.
Cabañas zone — N: Onshore or side (depending on exact position). Summer. Thermal + other factors. Gusty. Shallow water.
Both spots produce wind through a combination of thermal and topographic effects — not just classic thermal. The hotter the day in summer, the stronger the thermal component.

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