Ponta Preta Kitesurf & Surf Apartment - Santa Maria, Sal. Cape Verde
INTRODUCTION
Well know and broadly recognized as the kitesurfing capital of the North African subcontinent, Santa Maria, Sal is the island where you can experience the best surf in Cape Verde!
The water temperature average is always around 23ºC and 28ºC, the white sand beaches and the crystal water, make this place the perfect destination for a water sports vacation also during winter.
Ponta Preta Kitesurf & Surf Apartment is walking distance to the beach as well as the city center, where we can offer you a private or shared room with a shared self-catering kitchen, airport shuttle service, and wi-fi.
THE ACCOMMODATION
Ponta Preta Kitesurf & Surf Apartment
Facilities
- 2 double rooms with private bathroom
- 1 triple room with private bathroom
- Full equipped kitchen
- Dining table
- Bathroom with shower cabin and toilet
Services
- Free WiFi
- Bicycle rental
- Car rental
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Pets allowed
- Non-smoking rooms
THE ACTIVITIES
The little island of Sal is the perfect destination for a surf and kitesurfing camp in Cabo Verde at every level! Here are born and raised some of the best kitesurfers and kite waver riders of the world and the wind the abundance of wind, the drier climate, and easily accessible beach, make of Sal a paradise for kitesurfing and watersports.
Surf School
After many years competing in the European and National Portuguese surf championship our surf coach manager is always in Cabo Verde when the best waves come!
- Surf guiding to the best surf spots of the area
- Surf lessons for beginner and intermediate surfer.
- We offer daily surf course with materials rental and surf lessons for all levels.
- We pick- you up the morning after breakfast and will bring you back to the Ponta Preta Kitesurf & Surf Apartment
Surf Equipment
Surfboard, leash, wetsuit and wax.
Seasons
Best Season : September to June
Ideal for beginner/intermediate : June to September
Water temperature : 23ºC – 28ºC
The Surf Spots
Most of the best surf spot are 5 – 15 minutes driving from Ponta Preta Kitesurf & Surf Apartment: Reef, Calheta Funda, Cabeza de Salinas.
Ponta Preta
Often crowded when it pumps on big day with fast and barreling right hander section.
- Point break, right
- Rocky reef with fast and peaky wave
- Best tide : Low to Mid tide
- Swell : N – NW
- Swell range : 4 – 15 ft
Palmeras
Challenging left waves breaking on a rocky-reef, among the best wave of Sal.
- Left
- Rocky reef with fast and peaky wave
- Best tide : Low to Mid tide
- Swell : N – NW
- Swell range : 3 – 8 ft+
Santa Maria
Perfect for beginner who are looking for sandy bottom and friendly wave. Easy to paddle out
- Beach break with various peaks
- Sandy bottom
- Best tide : All tides
- Swell : SW – NE
- Swell range : 1 – 6 ft
Kitesurf School
The staff will come to pick you up in the morning to choose the best beach according to wind conditions and the levels of its pupils.
Power and direction of the wind and swell in the relation of the kite spot :
- DOWNWIND: Beginners
- UPWIND: Intermediate
- OFF SHORE: Advanced and wave-riders
Beginner Course
From the baptism to the body drag.
Topics :
- The theory at the beach (winds, power zone, and safe zone, launch, landing,etc.)
- Safe measures
- Materials and component
- Introduction to body-dragging (manage the kite with instructor assistance into the water)
Intermediate Course
From body dragging to navigation upwind
Topics :
- Kite equipment assembling by yourself
- Wind theory, safety measures, and basics totally absorbed
- Kiteboard use and start navigation
Advanced Course
Progression with tricks and jumps
Topics :
- Customized training of 2 hours
- Jump and tricks or Kite wave riding
Kite Coach
IKO instructors, from the ability to teach who is looking to learn the sport and enhance the skill level of those who want to shift to the next level. Spoken languages (english, portugues, spanish, dutch, german, etc.).
Kite Equipment
Materials included during lessons: harness, kiteboard, kite surf, helmet, life-vest, wetsuit, etc.
Seasons
Best Period: November – May
Knots Range: 18 – 30 Knots
Water temperature: 23º – 28ºC
Kitespots
Santa Maria bay, Punta Lembje, Riu beach, Santa Maria East kite beach.
Other Activities
- Horse riding
- Diving
- Hiking
- Bicycle rental
- Windsurfing
- Fishing
LOCATION & GETTING HERE
Location
Ponta Preta Kitesurf & Surf Apartment are situated few minutes walking to the beach and city center of Cabo Verde in the south of Santa Maria, Sal, where you can find bars, restaurants and disco with local music, kitesurfer, and tourist enjoying the night-life.
Restaurants and markets: 0.4 km
Santa Maria Beach Sea/ocean 0.8 km
Serra Negra Mountain: 5 km
Getting Here
Amílcar Cabral International Airport 16.1 km
Aristides Pereira International Airport 51.9 km
We will offer you transportation go/return from the local airport.
PRICES & PACKAGES
Surf School Package
| 5 Surf Sessions | 10 Surf Sessions | |
| Triple/ Shared Room | 245 EUR | 325 EUR |
| Double Room (1 pax) | 335 EUR | 405 EUR |
| Double Room (2 pax) | 275 EUR | 345 EUR |
Inclusions
- 6-night stay in a hostel shared or private room
- Shared fully equipped kitchen
- Free Wifi
- 5 or 10 surf sessions according to package choice
- Discounts on activities, client choice: yoga, snorkeling, diving, trekking and island tours
- Discounts in the local surf shop and kitesurf courses
Surf Lesson
| BOARD AND WETSUIT INCLUDED | DURATION | PRICE PER PERSON |
| Private Lesson | 2 hours | 45 EUR |
| 5 Lessons Pack | 10 hours | 125 EUR |
| 10 Lessons Pack | 20 hours | 195 EUR |
| Group Lesson | 2 hours | 30 EUR |
Surf Rental
| ITENS | HALF DAY | FULL DAY |
| Surf board & Wetsuit | 20 EUR | 30 EUR |
| Surf Board | 15 EUR | 20 EUR |
| Wetsuit | 5 EUR | 10 EUR |
Kitesurf
| ACCOMMODATION ONLY | GUESTS | PRICE PER NIGHT |
| Double Room (1 pax) | 1 | 35 EUR |
|
Double Room (2 pax) |
2 | 50 EUR |
| Triple Room (1pax) | 1 | 25 EUR |
| Triple Room (2 pax) | 2 | 20 EUR |
| Triple Room (3 pax) | 3 | 45 EUR |
| Apartment | 7 | 145 EUR |
Inclusions
- Accommodation in a shared or private room
- Shared fully equipped kitchen
- Free Wifi
- Discounts on activities, client choice: yoga, snorkeling, diving, trekking and island tours
- Discounts in the local surf shop and kitesurf courses
Kitesurf Lessons
| Activity | Duration | Price per person |
| Kite Introduction (max 3 pax) | 3 hours | 85 EUR |
| Beginners | 6 hours | 180 EUR |
| 8 hours | 230 EUR | |
| 10 hours | 280 EUR | |
| Intermediate | 2 hours | 70 EUR |
| Freestyle Private lessons | 2 hours | 95 EUR |
| Advanced Private lessons | 6 hours | 240 EUR |
| 8 hours | 290 EUR | |
| 10 hours | 350 EUR | |
| Wave lesson | 2 hours | 120 EUR |
| Downwind session | from | 40 EUR |
