Hi guys,

I am going to relocate to Madrid pretty soon, and was wondering where can I go kitesurfing in the area.
The sea is to far way, I know, but that doesn't discurage me, I am used to ride on inland lakes - from light wind termics to gusty frontal winds.
So where should I go in the distance of max 100 kilometers from the city?
What are the predominant winds?
Which kite sizes should I take with me?

Any additional info or even link to local kite community is highly appreciated!

Thanks,
Sava

Hey Sava the closest you have is Valencia city 3 hours away from madrid.
I live in La manga del mar menor, Murcia 5 hours SE of Madrid.

Hi Diego K,

Valensia is at the east coast, right? What is your usual, most used kite size?
I am asking if there are spots closer to Madrid where I can go for just a day. I would go to Valensia for a weekend, not less.
Any forum, kite community in Madrid?

Thanks,
Sava

Try Spainkiters Forum (Madrid section) or Forokiters Madrid.

If you don't mind long drives, besides Valencia, you're 7 hours away from Tarifa and 6 hours away from Guincho. You're also a couple of hours away by air from the Canarias.

Hello Sava, the nearest spot is a 1 hour and half, it's a Alarcon dam. In winter, fall and springs fronts from north you can use a 7-9 mts kite depending on your weigh in summer it is termal wind from 18 mts to 12 mts kites.

You can check all infomation in Forokiters-Madrid forum.

Thanks Guys,

there is a lot of info on forokiters.com.
I don't speek spanish well, but thanks to google translator I will find what I need.

at flaps1111: is valmajor not closer to Madrid? or it is prohibited to sail there?

cheers,
sava

Valmayor is a windsurfing spot, only at half hour¡¡, the problem with Valmayor is that you don't have shore to launch or land the kite it is rocky area, anyway I think kiteboarding is forbidden there, it is possible but very dangerous for both the fine and destroy your gear.

Alarcon is a much more frendly spot.

Cheers.