Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Spain |
Next Big City |
Santiago |
Next Town |
Vilagarcia, Vilanova de Arousa |
|
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
Water
Type: |
Flat, Chop, Small wave |
Hazards: |
Bridge |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Flat to choppy water. Small waves, depending on the conditions. Flat with offshore winds, which come over the tip.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Road |
Beach Users: |
No information |
Sandy beach.
Weather
Spring:
|
Normal |
Summer:
|
Shorty, Normal |
Fall:
|
Normal |
Winter:
|
Normal |
Warm air during summer, colder during winter. The water never gets really warm, 13-18°C. A wetsuit is always needed.
Wind
Best Months: |
April, May, June, July, August |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
N, S |
Main Direction: |
N, NNE, NE |
You can choose the conditions, depending on which side of the tip you want tor ride. Even with offshore winds quiet safe.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
Take A9 south from Santiago and exit to Vilagarcia and to Vilanova de Arousa. Drive to Isla de Arousa and once on the island take the first exit, drive south onto the parking lot. Go north or south, depending which conditions you want.
Extra information
Kitesurfers should be careful with the close by street.
Nightlife