Santa Maria Kite School - Cape Verde, Sal. Cape Verde

Windy season in Santa Maria starts during the dry season : from October to June and the best wind guaranteed from December to April. Average wind speed in these month is around 12 knots. The calmer time of year lasts from June to October with average wind speed of 9-10 knots.

KITE LESSONS

We offer semi private and private lessons, for all ages and levels: for beginners to intermediate and advanced.

Beginners and intermediate:

Packages: 2 hours – 6 hours (3 sessions) – 10 hours (5 sessions) – 14 hours (7 sessions) 

• First we start with the basics and how to work with the trainings kite on the beach.
• Next step is going in the water to practice body dragging down- and up-wind.
• Finally, when you are confident with the kite, you can practice the waterstart with the board at your feet.
• By the end of your classes you will be able to enjoy your first ride, make transitions, and maybe even your first easy jumps
• You will learn about the wind conditions, safety and kite rules, self-rescue, any what to do in any dangerous situation

Expert Wave Kitesurfing – Half-day (4 hours)

You are an expert in kitesurfing and want to try the wave kitesurfing, then this lesson is for you.

We will take you to the best and famous spots of Sal Island: Ponta Preta, Ali Baba, Secret Spot and more

Downwind

You’re expert and independent in kitesurfing and want to enjoy a downwind.

Sessions:

• Kite Beach to Santa Maria Beach ~ 5km – 1 hour
• Pedra de Lume to Kite Beach ~ 20km – 3 hours
• Murdeira to Ponta Preta ~ 20km – 3 hours

KITESURFING CAMP

Kite Camp is the best way to do intensive kitesurfing here in Sal. We can plan a whole week for you (or less/more days) to enjoy kitesurfing, completely customised per your request. 

Including:

• Accommodation
• Breakfast
• Kitesurfing lessons/rentals
• Transfers to different spots

   

  Kite Spots

  Canoa	Nice surfing spot for beginners, beach break
  Ponta Preta	For experts, famous big right waves spot, reef break
  Ponta do Sino	For intermediates to experts, off-shore, beach break
  Ponta Leme	For intermediates to experts, left waves, reef break
  Ali Baba	For real experts +++, right waves, reef break, pretty dangerous
  Kite beach	THE spot to learn how to kite : constant strong side-on wind, with clear water and little waves
  Monte Leao	For beginners to intermediates, nice surfing spot, beach break
  Secret spot	​For beginners to experts, reef break

SURF LESSONS

Lessons for all ages and levels.

We will teach you: the basics, how to position yourself on the board, how to paddle, how to stand up, how to enjoy a ride on the wave

Beginner: 1 hour and 2 hour sessions

Intermediate: 2 hour sessions

NO WIND NO PROBLEM! ISLAND TOUR

Let´s explore the island by 4×4 and visit the islands of Sal highlights:

• Harbour of Palmeira, the big town of Espargos,
• The village Pedra de Lume with its world famous Salinas de Pedra de Lume where you can float on the water, get salt and mud treatment or just take a nice walk around the crater.
• Swim in another natural swimming pool –  Ojo Azul do Buracona (“Blue Eye of Buracona”), a beautiful underwater cage turning magic blue and turquoise by the sunlight, which can only be seen at noon when the sun is at its top.
• Stop at the Shark Bay and walk into the water through the sharks.