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Spot · tier 3 · Spain
Son Bou
Son Bou is Menorca's longest beach, on the island's south coast, and its most popular year-round spot with local kiters thanks to reliable W winds (strengthening in spring) and easy access. It draws big summer crowds, pushing riders to the quieter ends of the beach.
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Wind
| best months |
|
|---|---|
| dominant direction | W (also works SE) |
| thermal or synoptic | synoptic |
Water
| type | mixed |
|---|---|
| notes | Flat to choppy, small waves in stronger wind; a few visible rocks in places; Menorca's longest beach (~3 km). |
Levels
| beginner | yes |
|---|---|
| intermediate | yes |
| advanced | yes |
Launch & crowd
| 0 | h |
|---|---|
| 1 | i |
| 2 | g |
| 3 | h |
| description | Menorca's biggest beach, ~3 km of sand with large parking lots nearby; crowded with bathers in summer, requiring launch from the beach ends. |
| space | huge |
Hazards
- Scattered rocks in places
- Summer bathers
Travel basics
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · web.kite-and-windsurfing-guide.com