![Aerial Cape Verde kite station on Sal at kite beach [KBC Sal — KBC Kitesurf Center Sal, Sal, Cape Verde]](/fileadmin/_processed_/7/5/csm_willkommen-kbc-sal-station-kiteschule_ta_0487fb9e18.jpg)
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
Kitesurf Equipment
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€ |
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€ |
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€ |
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€ |
If two guests share their equipment and require only one box, the fee is one and a half times the standard price.
Book Storage
Centre Profile
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:
- Waterproof sunscreen, with a high SPF
- UV protection clothing, e.g. a Lycra shirt and board shorts
- Shorty (if you have it; otherwise, this can be hired when you arrive)
Things you can leave at home:
- Electrical adapter (if you are travelling from Central Europe); otherwise, you will need to bring one along.
Wind & Weather
The wind blows diagonally onshore from the northeast at the kite school's kite beach. The trade winds are very reliable. Only in midsummer is there a small lull in the wind. From the beginning of November to the end of April, the trade winds guarantee us truly impressive and exceptional wind statistics. We recommend a shorty wetsuit. However, you should always remember to bring very good, waterproof sunscreen.
![Wind statistics in Sal Cape Verde [KBC Sal — KBC Kitesurf Center Sal, Sal, Cape Verde]](/fileadmin/_processed_/3/f/csm_kbc-sal-windstatistik-de_bb1bafd2d9.jpg)
How to get there
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.
Transfers
| 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€ |
Beach Shuttle
The transfer from your hotel to the kite beach is included in all group 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, have individual lessons or use storage, you should 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.
Beach Shuttle
| 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€ |
Accomodation on Sal
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.
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.