Where to learn kitesurfing in Europe. Best schools and camps in their own words
You can learn kitesurfing on your own, but it is more effective to learn it in a kite school or a camp with professional teachers. In this article, we share with you a list of the best kitesurfing schools and camps in Europe, probably the best place to learn and practice kitesurfing in the world. In particular, there are 10 schools and 3 camps, which will be suitable especially for beginners. To be as truthful as possible, we didn't describe them, but let them tell us about themselves.
Best kitesurf schools in Europe
The kite school as a rule is stationary, that is permanently located in one place on the spot, and offers training courses and individual and group lessons of different duration from a couple of hours. All the kite schools below are accredited by the International Kiteboarding Organization. After learning in these schools, the students will get their riding level certified and will have access to the vCard, the official kiteboarding certification, recognized by the IKO Community in more than 60 countries.
Best kitesurfing schools in Europe. Valerya Milovanova / Windy.app
Rene-Egli, Fuerteventura, Spain
"René Egli, the founder of the school, was already a passionate windsurfer in 1978. After discovering the unique wind conditions at Playa Sotavento, we started to build the company in 1984. Out first warehouse with 8 boards and 30 riggs, and office were located in the Mini Club of Hotel Gorriones Fuerteventura from May onwards. In the first year, around 150 guests enjoyed the René's service, which grew into the largest wind- and kitesurfing school in the world on a site of 1.100 sq m with over 25,000 annual customers and a lot of other projects. For example, we organized for the 30+ consecutive times the Fuerteventura Windsurfing & Kiteboarding World Cup."
- Private lessons (2 hours): 210 euro
- Semi-private lessons, 2 people (3 hours): 170 euro (in high season — 185 euro)
- Group lessons, 4 people (3 hours): 120 euro (in high season — 135 euro)
KTS, Tarifa, Spain
"We teach kitesurfing since 2002 in Tarifa. We are affiliated IKO center (in the course it’s included the certification with the adquired level), moreover than instructor training center. Our center is recognized by the FAV (Federación Andaluza de Vela). We offer a personalized service within need and experience of every person. The private course is recommended for students who require special attention from the instructor (for instance children) or for who is looking for learning something very specific (for example transition, trick, self landing, self launching)."
- Private lesson (1 hour): 60 euro
- Semi-private lesson (1 hour): 35 euro
- Group lesson (3 hours): 70 euro
SkyHigh Watersports Center, Sardinia, Italy
"Kitesurfing is one of the most beautiful and easiest water sports to learn. You generally need 10–15 hours of lessons in order to safely master kitesurfing alone. Our professional instructors will guide you through the classes in a safe and pleasant way, adjusting the training regime to your predispositions. At SkyHigh Watersports Center, we use the latest, safest and most progressive IKO training system, witch allows us to use an inflatable kite during your very first class."
- Private lesson (1 hour): 60 euro
- Semi-private lesson (1 hour): 40 euro
- Group lesson (1 hour): 30 euro
Kite's Angels Beach, Marina di Grosseto, Italy
"We are the most beautiful kitespot of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The kingdom of Kite’s Angel Beach awaits you in Marina di Grosseto, on the edge of the WWF oasis of San Felice that develops around the river of San Leopoldo. It’s ready to host you and make you feel at home. We have taken care of it in every single detail, but it is above all the nature of this place to make it the real magic."
- Private lesson (6 hour): 390 euro
- Semi-private lesson (6 hour): 280 euro
- Group lesson (6 hour): 280 euro
Sicily Kite School Stagnone Marsala, Sicily, Italy
"Stagnone is the best kite spot in Sicily with constant wind for 300 days a year. We are located at Resort Santa Maria. We offer only on-site services and no online classes."
- Private lesson (1 hour): 80 euro
- Semi-private lesson (theory + 5 hours practice): 330 euro
Surf Club Keros, Limnos, Greece
"Living a unique and holistic experience is part our mission here at Surf Club Keros. Whether on water or land, let us guide you to the hidden gems that reside in this exceptional island. Secret spots, well-hidden local corners and unforgettable experiences. Traditional music, unique flavors, tranquil off-grid landscapes and peaceful flora and wildlife. Ageless whispers from the past, pure and unaffected local communities. Feelings, and memories. Join our program of activities, trips and excursions and explore the generous diversity of nature, that Keros and Limnos island has to offer. Live the experience and make your holidays memorable!"
- Private lesson (1 hour): 70 euro
- Semi-private lesson (1 hour): 50 euro
- Group lesson (1 hour): 45 euro
Flisvos Kite Center, Naxos, Greece
"Flisvos Kite Centre offering custom tailor services direct on the beach for a memorable kitesurfing holiday. Our IKO kitesurf courses programs are designed to help you learn in a safe way while your kitesurf instructor respects your rhythm and takes you through all the steps so you can reach your goals."
- Private lesson (1 hour): 70 euro
- Semi-private lesson (1 hour): 40 euro
Paros Kite Pro Center, Paros, Greece
"Paros Kite has a track record of many students and impressive experience in instructing kitesurfers of different ages and levels. Our instructors are professional, certified and very friendly! They love their job and do it brilliantly. One of the reasons Paros Kite Pro Center enjoys the reputation of a reliable and safe kite center is that we know the perfect balance between an individual and group approach. We inspire team spirit in all the groups, but also pay close attention to each and every group member. We make sure each student learns the proper kitesurfing technique and builds a solid foundation."
- Private lesson (1 hour): 110 euro
- Semi-private lesson (3 hours): 180 euro
KiteStyle, Jastarnia, Poland
"We are the best kitesurfing school in Poland. It is located in the center of Jastarnia city. School recepition is on the enter of the best (biggest shallow water area) location on Hel Peninsula. Kite courses in Jastarnia are organized in two different spots. All depends if you want try on shallow or deep water. All our instructors are multilingual and speaks English."
- Private lesson (4 hours): 120 euro
- Group lesson (4 hours): 90 euro
Banana Kite & Surf, Chałupy, Poland
"Banana Kite & Surf is an IKO Kitebaording Center, surfing and bodyboarding school. A place where you will learn how to enjoy wind and waves, how to master your body, mind and get more happiness from life with help of devoted and cheerful professionals. Open the world of watersports with us!"
- Private lesson (1 hour): 45 euro
- Semi-private lesson (1 hour): 36 euro
Best kitesurf camps in Europe
The kite camp is the same school, which includes a package of services: in addition to lessons, these are accommodation and equipment rental, but may also be many others. Unlike schools, camps are not tied to spots and can change them from time to time at the discretion of the organizer, but they also tend to be held in the same places. Sometimes schools also organize their own camps and provide other services, such as in the case of Kitesurfing Camp in Sardinia, Italy, in this article.
Best kitesurfing camps in Europe. Valerya Milovanova / Windy.app
Line Up Pro Center, Fuerteventura Island, Spain
"Stay on top of our kite pro camps organized by Line Up Procenter on Fuerteventura Island. In Our Procenter you will find the best and latest equipment, from kite freestyle / wave riding, foil and stand up paddle. All access to the best kitesurf equipment of the season combined with the best qualities that the north coast of Fuerteventura has to offer, make our kite packages the best option in kite camps in the Canary Islands."
- Duration: 1 week
- Price: 705 euro
Price includes:
- 7 nights stay in Line Up Kite Camp
- Bunk in shared room of 2 or 4
- 5 day practical lessons tuition
- Inclusive towel and linen
- Free Wi-Fi on site
- Transfer to spots for lessons
- All equipment included for lessons
- Acces to surfhouse communal areas
Kitesurf Camp in Obidos Lagoon, Peniche, Portugal
"Our Kitesurfing Camps in Portugal could be exactly what you’ve been searching for. If you’re on the look-out for positive vibes, prime conditions for progression, experienced and motivational instruction and one hell of an adventure then we are here to help. Kite camps are truly one of the best ways to ensure you learn as quickly as possible without picking up any bad habits, helping you to build strong muscle memory and boost your confidence on the water. Our kitesurfing holidays are tailored to every individual’s different needs, goals, and expectations, aiming to create a quick learning curve from beginner to independent rider."
- Duration: 1 week
- Price: 499 euro
Price includes:
- 12 h semi-private Kiteboarding lessons (2 students/instructor)
- Nights accommodation in private room at the lagoon
- Full kitesurf equipment and insurance during the lessons
- Boat rescue
- IKO certificate
- Other weekly activities (volleyball, dinners, and more)
SkyHigh Kitesurfing Camp in Sardinia, Italy
"SkyHigh Kitesurfing Camp Sardinia is a great way to combine your vacation with learning how to kitesurf. It is the most economical option of kitesurfing classes we offer, and at the same time the most interesting as they take place in small groups. Our comfy accommodation is located in Villarios, a small nearby village located only 4.5 km away from our sports center."
- Duration: 1 week
- Price: 490 euro
Price includes:
- Club membership fee
- Accommodation in apartments in Villarios
- Kitesurfing group classes, 3 h per day
- Airport transfer, both ways
- 2 transfers per day (to and from our sports center) + 2 trips to a supermarket
- Rescue
- Stand up paddle boards
- 1 wakeboarding session with a motorboat
- Resident care
- Photos from the camp
This post was first published on the Windy.app blog on August 30, 2019. Prices may have changed since the post was published. Check the websites of schools and camps before you book.
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Text: Windy.app, Ivan Kuznetsov
Cover photo: Harold Granados / Pexels
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