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Spot · tier 3 · Cuba
Cayo Santa María
Cayo Santa María is a resort cay in the Jardines del Rey archipelago reached from the mainland via a long causeway from Caibarién, with a kite scene built around several named schools (Cuba Kite, Cuba Kite Village, Cubakiters) and best winds December-April. Water ranges from flat to choppy with mangrove-lined shallow flats that riders explore at low water; it is rated intermediate-to-advanced rather than a beginner spot.
mangrove explorationintermediate-to-advanced riders
Wind
| best months |
|
|---|---|
| thermal or synoptic | synoptic (winter trade-wind season) |
Water
| type | mixed |
|---|---|
| notes | Both flat and choppy sections; mangrove-lined flats accessible at low water for exploration riding. |
Levels
| beginner | no |
|---|---|
| intermediate | yes |
| advanced | yes |
Launch & crowd
| 0 | m |
|---|---|
| 1 | e |
| 2 | d |
| 3 | i |
| 4 | u |
| 5 | m |
| description | Parking, showers, toilets and food available on-site. |
Hazards
- Other swimmers/beachgoers present in the water and on the beach
Rules
No specific permit reported; source advises talking to a local kiter/school before going out.Travel basics
Sources: unplug-kitesurf.com