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Varadero (Kite Beach)
Varadero's kite beach sits at the eastern end of the 25km Hicacos Peninsula in front of the Meliá/Paradisus resort strip, offering flat water, wide sand and reliable NE trade winds from November to April. It is Cuba's most infrastructure-rich kite spot, with a handful of seasonal schools (including Cuba Kiters) and equipment rental, and is rated suitable for all levels; a full-peninsula downwinder is a popular option in good wind.
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Wind
| best months |
|
|---|---|
| dominant direction | NE/ENE (one source describes it as more cross-shore/side-shore along this stretch) |
| typical knots | 15-22 |
| thermal or synoptic | synoptic (winter NE trades + occasional cold fronts) |
Water
| type | flat |
|---|---|
| notes | White sand, no coral or grass; flat water with small chop sections; lagoon-like flat sections near the peninsula's eastern tip. A ~25km downwinder along the whole peninsula is possible. |
Levels
| beginner | yes |
|---|---|
| intermediate | yes |
| advanced | yes |
Launch & crowd
| 0 | m |
|---|---|
| 1 | e |
| 2 | d |
| 3 | i |
| 4 | u |
| 5 | m |
| description | Wide sandy beach in front of Hotel Paradisus Princesa del Mar, with fewer bathers and more space than central Varadero. |
| space | huge |
Hazards
- Gusty, disturbed wind close to hotel buildings
- Occasional strong north fronts (25-30kt) can pass through in January
Travel basics
Sources: cubakiters.com · web.kite-and-windsurfing-guide.com · hotelhavanaerror.com