Kitesurf, Wingfoil & Surf School Surf Hub on Sal | Cape Verde

Kitesurf, Wingfoil & Surf School Surf Hub on the Cape Verde Island on Sal

Welcome to the water sports centre in the wave paradise of Sal on Cape Verde!

Season: October to May

Are you dreaming of your first ride on a kiteboard in the waves? Then the kite school on Sal will fulfil your wish: Here you will find the best conditions for your introduction to wave kiting, as well as freestyle and strapless kitesurfing. The wave kite pro Mitu also trains at Kitebeach Sal. Gentle, good-natured waves, warm water, the reliable trade wind, a wonderfully wide, white sandy beach and a team of professional, experienced kite, surf and wingfoil instructors.

And when you’re not kitesurfing, you can surf, SUP, take an excursion or explore the island’s vibrant nightlife. The Cape Verdean joie de vivre, the surf culture and a deep attachment to the sea all await you. Make friends for life and experience an unforgettable kite holiday in this wave surfer’s paradise.

See you soon on Sal in Cabo Verde,
Amy and the center team

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Kitesurf Lessons

Kiteschool Sal Cabo Verde Kitelessons

Beginner Kitesurf Course

Kitesurfing courses acc. to IKO standards in small groups with a maximum of 2 students per instructor, 2 students share one kite. Everyone learns at a different pace. The shuttle from the hotel to the kite beach is included. Here is the structure of the courses:

3h Course "Introduction" 90€
5h Course "Body dragging" 165€
7h Course "Waterstart" 240€
9h Course "Board" 305€
11h the complete Course 365€
IKO Zertifikat 25€

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Kiteschool Sal Cabo Verde Private Kitelessons

Private Kitesurf Course

Private kitesurfing courses for beginners and intermediates according to IKO standard in individual supervision. The shuttle from the hotel to the kite beach is included.

2h private Course 120€
4h private Course 230€
6h private Course 330€
8h private Course 430€
10h private Course 530€
IKO Certificate 25€

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Kitekurse für Fortgeschrittene auf Sal auf den Kapverden

Advanced Kitesurf Courses

Private kitesurfing courses for advanced kitesurfers to learn manoeuvres and tours. The shuttle from the hotel to the kite beach is included.

2h Course for Advanced 150€
2h Flat Water Course 150€
Downwind Trip strapless 45€
IKO Certificate 25€

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Kitesurf - Wingfoil - Surf Event Sal

Kitesurf Event Sal

Kitesurf - Wingfoil - Surf Camp Sal

Cape Verde is a fantastic place to learn and improve your kitesurfing, wingfoiling or surfing and a great place for a group or solo holiday. Whatever your level, our aim is to improve your skills in a safe and enjoyable environment. You'll love the vibe and the waves, we'll make sure you have a great time with us!

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Kite Camp Sal Kap Verde

Your Camp Hotel

At the event, you'll be staying at the Santa Maria Beach Aparthotel: a wonderful bed & breakfast in an excellent location - just 30 seconds from the sea and a two-minute walk from the centre. It is a simple, clean, comfortable and friendly hotel with a good breakfast. All rooms have their own bathroom.

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Kitesurf Equipment

Material pool

We rent out kites and boards from Airrush brand.

  • Kites
  • Boards - freestyle, freeride boards and wave boards
  • Harnesses
  • Wetsuits

Kite equipment is only handed out for hire to experienced kitesurfers. You should be able to ride constantly upwind, even in waves, and be able to turn and jibe smoothly. You can also book the ‘Launching and Landing Service’: A beach boy will help you set up and take down, launch and land and keep an eye on you.

Optionally, an insurance can be booked. In case of damage, the insurance covers the entire repair costs.

Kitesurf Rental

Rental equipment must be paid for in advance.

Equipment Kite only Board only Directional Board Full Equipment
2 hours 25€ 10€ 15€ 35€
1/2 day 30€ 20€ 25€ 45€
1 day 45€ 35€ 40€ 70€
2 days 80€ 55€ 65€ 130€
3 days 120€ 75€ 120€ 165€
4 days 140€ 90€ 140€ 195€
5 days 165€ 105€ 165€ 225€
6 days 185€ 115€ 185€ 250€
1 week 200€ 125€ 200€ 275€
2 weeks 340€ 200€ 340€ 480€
Extra day 20€ 12€ 20€ 30€
Short Wetsuit 1 day       35€


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Insurance

Insurance can be booked as an option. In the event of damage, the insurance then covers the entire repair cost.

Equipment insurance 1 day 15€
Equipment insurance 1 week 80€

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Services

Launch & Landing Service

For your safety while kitesurfing, whether you hire or bring your own equipment, book the ‘Launching and Landing Service’: A beach boy will help you set up and take down, launch and land and keep an eye on you.

Launch & Landing Service (2h Session) 15€
Launch & Landing Service 1 day 20€
Launch & Landing Service 2 days 30€
Launch & Landing Service 3 days 40€
Launch & Landing Service 1 week 75€
Launch & Landing Service 2 weeks 135€

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Storage

Storage boxes are available at the centre for your own private kite equipment.

Storage 1 day 15€
Storage 2 days 30€
Storage 3 days 40€
Storage 1 week 85€
Storage 2 weeks 150€

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Kitebeach Transfer

If you have booked a course, the shuttle from the hotel to the beach is included. If you hire or use your own equipment, you can also book the shuttle:

Kitebeach Transfer 1 day 8€
Kitebeach Transfer 1 week 50€
Kitebeach Transfer 2 weeks 100€

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Wingfoil Courses

Wingfoilschule Sal Kapverden

Wingfoil Course

Wingfoil courses in small groups with maximum 2 instructors per student. Here is the structure of the courses:

3h Course "Introduction" 90€
5h Course 165€
7h Course 240€
9h Course 305€
11h the complete Course 365€

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Wingfoil Private Training

Private wingfoil training, one-to-one support, staggered according to hours:

2h private Training 120€
4h private Training 230€
6h private Training 330€
8h private Training 430€
10h private Training 530€

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Sorry, but we don't rent wingfoil equipment.

Surfing: Course & Rental

Surfschool Sal

Surf Lessons

We offer surf lessons in small groups or one-on-one sessions for beginners, intermediates, and advanced surfers, with qualified instructors and state-of-the-art equipment (included). We recommend short sessions of 1-2 hours, as surfing is physically demanding. Longer courses are spread over several days.

Lesson timings are determined by the tides and therefore vary daily. We always teach during high tide for added safety due to the reef break. All participants must be strong swimmers in deep water, and the minimum age is 8 years. The meeting point is at our school.

1h Surf Course in a small group 30€
1h Private Surf lessons 50€
3h Surf Course in a small group 85€
5h Surf Course in a small group 145€
10h Surf Course in a small group 285€

All Price per person

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Surfverleih Sal

Surfboard Rental

Surfboard Rental.

half day 15€
full day 25€
2 days 40€
3 days 45€
4 days 60€
5 days 75€
6 days 90€
1 week 105€
extra day 10€
2 weeks 170€
Short Wetsuit 1day 35€

Alle Preise pro Person

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Centre Profile

Kite beach & spot

The kitesurf school is situated on the kite beach in the eastern part of the island. In our bay, the wind is stable and blows cross-onshore. Your path across the fine sand takes you to the flat water-start area and a small wave that travels to the shore at large intervals. Here – under perfect conditions for beginners – is where we’ll train you. Somewhat further out to sea is where a real wave awaits you, one that breaks cleanly and is easy to ride. For experienced kitesurfers, our assisted kitesurfing service offers storage, use of the station and someone to keep an eye on you.

The Kite Centre

The kite centre on the kite beach is only 100 m from the water’s edge. The kite centre is cosily furnished and ideal for relaxing after a marvellous day of kiting:

  • Storage boxes for your personal kite gear
  • Toilets
  • Sun terraces
  • Bar (cold drinks & snacks)
  • a weekly BBQ

If you’re travelling with a non-kiter, they are of course very welcome at the kitesurf centre and can use all facilities free of charge.

Activities

In addition to ideal conditions for kitesurfing, Sal offers you a fine leisure programme for non-kiters and for kiters who want to pass a windless day:

  • Diving tours
  • Sailing trips
  • Horseback-Rides with good-natured horses
  • Quadbike tours across the island
  • Fishing trips for early risers
  • Zipline action

We will be happy to advise you on site.

Checklist for your kitesurf holiday at Sal

Don’t forget:

  • Your passport. This must be valid for at least 6 months after the final day of travel.
  • Swimwear
  • Flip flops, beach sandals
  • Sport sunglasses with a strap, preferably polarised
  • Sun hat or cap

Things you’ll need but can rent or buy on Sal:

Things you can leave at home:

  • Electrical adapter (if you are travelling from Central Europe); otherwise, you will need to bring one along.

We will be happy to answer any further questions you may have!

Wind & Weather

Current measurement data

The wind forecast for Sal by Windyapp.co.

The wind comes from the north-east and blows cross-onshore over the KBC kite beach. The trade winds are very reliable, with only a brief lull in mid-summer. From early November to late April, the trade winds ensure truly impressive, outstanding wind statistics. We recommend a shorty, as well as always wearing high-quality, waterproof sunscreen.  

Detailled forecast and tide

by Windyapp.co.

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Flights

Day of arrival
Daily

Flights
Sal, one of the Cape Verde islands, lies south of the Canaries, 400 kilometres from the coast of Senegal. Sal is easy to reach from all over Europe (e.g. London, Manchester, Birmingham, Amsterdam, Brussels or Lisbon) with TUIfly, Thomson, Thomas Cook or TAP. Flights from Central Europe are around six hours. Certain routes include a brief stopover on the neighbouring island of Boa Vista. The ride from the airport to the hotel takes around 20 minutes.

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Transfers

We’ll be pleased to arrange your transfer from the airport. The driver from the transfer service will wait for you at the Arrivals exit, holding a sign with your name. He’ll safely take you and any gear you may have either to the station or to your hotel – whichever you prefer.

Airport Transfer Day
Transfer (one way) from the airport on Sal to the hotel on Sal or to the kite center during the day (7am - 8pm).
20€
Aiport transfer night
Transfer (one way) from the airport on Sal to the hotel on Sal or to the kite center at night (8pm - 7am).
25€
Airport transfer day + sports luggage
Transfer (one way) from the airport on Sal to the hotel on Sal or to the kite center during the day (7am - 8pm) with sports luggage.
30€
Airport transfer night + sports luggage
Transfer (one way) from the airport on Sal to the hotel on Sal or to the kite center at night (8pm - 7am) with sports luggage.
40€

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Beach Shuttle

The transfer from your hotel to the kite beach is included in all courses. The beach shuttle takes you from the hotel in Santa Maria to Kite Beach and runs at least 4 to 5 times a day at fixed times. If you hire equipment or use storage, you should also book the beach shuttle. We collect you in the morning with our van. In the evening, after your session, our shuttle will take you back to the hotel. We will then arrange the pick-up service for the rest of your stay at the centre.

Kitebeach transfer 1 day
One return trip to the kitebeach from, to the hotel in Santa Maria for one day
8€
Kitebeach transfer 2 days
One return trip to the kitebeach from/to the hotel in Santa Maria for two days
15€
Kitebeach transfer 3 days
One return trip to the kitebeach from/to the hotel in Santa Maria for three days
20€
Kitebeach transfer 1 week
One return trip to the kitebeach from/to the hotel in Santa Maria for one week
50€
Kitebeach transfer 2 weeks
One return trip to the kitebeach from/to the hotel in Santa Maria for two weeks
100€

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Accomodation on Sal

Accommodation on Sal Sal offers the right accommodation for every holidaymaker. Whether you’re looking for a large hotel, a B&B, a holiday apartment or a hostel, Sal has it all – from simply furnished to the height of luxury. Here are a few recommendations:

Aparthotel Ponta Preta Our guests love it here: the complex is near the beach (100 m) and features small, well-appointed holiday apartments with a kitchen unit and balcony. For small groups, we recommend Ponta Preta, which is clean and inexpensive.

Apartments Porto Antigo Lovely, nicely furnished apartments directly on the beach of Santa Maria, with a view of the old fishing docks. Each apartment has its own patio with pool and garden access.

Dunas de Sal A tranquil hotel resort with a charming garden and and only 8 minutes’ walking distance from the white sandy beach. The friendly, high-ceilinged rooms have Wi-Fi (for a surcharge), TV, minibar and safe. In the upper price range, suites and rooms with a balcony also include a tea and coffee maker. The suites also have a whirlpool bath and sofa. The breakfast buffet (included) is served in the elegant restaurant. In addition, there is an open-air bar with live music at the outer pool. The hotel complex features a diving centre, a gym, and yoga classes as well as massage and laundry services.

Morabeza Hotel Morabeza is without question one of Sal’s most exclusive hotel complexes. It is situated directly on the fabulous, miles-long sand beach of Santa Maria. And it’s only around a 10-minute walk from the hotel to the centre of town and the many shops, restaurants and bars.

Other Accomodation

There are other hotels and B&Bs on Sal as well, including the following three, which are somewhat lower in price:

Santa Maria Beach
Clean and inexpensive, Santa Maria Beach is only 100 m from the bathing beach. Breakfast is included.

Pousada da Luz
An unpretentious, clean and attractively priced inn, with breakfast included.

Surf House Cabo Verde
These moderately priced, modern apartments are situated around 300 m from the bathing beach. 

We’ll be happy to advise you.

Personal Advice

Kiteschool Sal Cabo Verde Contact

Ask the center team

Station manager and her team on site are happy to answer your questions about the centre, the spot and the activities on site. They have detailed insider knowledge of the region.

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