Continent |
Europe |
Country |
France |
Next Big City |
Toulouse |
Next Town |
Leucate |
Type: |
No information |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Shop, Rescue, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Surface |
Sand |
Hazards |
No information |
Area Size |
Big |
|
Spring:
|
Shorty, Normal |
|
Summer:
|
Shorts |
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Fall:
|
Shorty, Normal |
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Winter:
|
Normal, Thick |
Nice temperatures, air and water. During winter wetsuit is needed. It is in the South of France so expect nice weather.
Best Months: |
March, April, May, September, October, November |
Wind Type: |
No information |
Best Direction: |
SE, NW |
Main Direction: |
SE, NW |
In winter you can have some regular winds of 20-40 knots. So don't forget your little kite. Strong wind (Tramontana) offshore (but boat security in summer) and gusty, can be any strength, very unpredictable. Moderate sea wind (Marin) sideonshore. 300 days a year with more than 4 Bft. Tramontane more often than Marin. Best winds in spring and autumn.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
|
Short walk |
From Toulouse you have just to follow the Leucate direction. Exit from the RN9 at Leucate and follow signs to La Franqui. Drive through La Franqui until you see the beach to your left. Drive left on the promenade or straight ahead to the car park.
Rules |
Zones |
Special kite zone.
