Half the destinations on the kite circuit are great for kitesurfers and miserable for everyone else. These six aren't.
Ranked by the depth of non-kite activities. From wine country to ancient ruins, jungle safari to luxury spas.
Europe's kitesurfing capital, where the Levante and Poniente winds collide at the meeting point of two seas.
Caribbean thermal wind, predictable afternoons, the legendary beginner-friendly bay where many kitesurfers cut their teeth.
Big wind, big mountains, big game - the world's most photographed kitesurfing backdrop and a full holiday in one city.
The birthplace of competitive kiteboarding, home of Kanaha Beach, and a foiling paradise.
Turquoise lagoons, white sand, twin trade-wind seasons. Africa's most photogenic flat-water spot.
Asia's most consistent kitesurf strip - 5 km of beach, dozens of schools, almost guaranteed wind all winter.
What we look for in a partner-friendly destination: a real town or city nearby with culture and food, at least one major non-kite attraction within an hour, a beach or pool setting where someone can spend the day comfortably, and the kind of evening scene where both of you will enjoy a meal together.
All 12 SuperKite destinations, sorted by number of partner activities we've cataloged at each one.
| Destination | Country | Partner activities |
|---|---|---|
| Tarifa | Spain | 8 |
| Cabarete | Dominican Republic | 8 |
| Cape Town | South Africa | 8 |
| Maui | Hawaii, USA | 8 |
| Paje | Zanzibar, Tanzania | 8 |
| Mui Ne | Vietnam | 8 |
| Cumbuco | Brazil | 8 |
| Dakhla | Morocco | 8 |
| El Gouna | Egypt | 8 |
| Kalpitiya | Sri Lanka | 8 |
| Le Morne | Mauritius | 8 |
| Punta Trettu | Sardinia, Italy | 8 |