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Kitesurfing in Cabarete
The north coast of the Dominican Republic has been known as surfers paradise for a long time. While many good spots are available along the coastline, kitesurfers won't have to look further than the town of Cabarete, where several of the greatest kitebeaches worldwide are found.
Kite Beach
At Cabarete Kite Beach, located about two miles east from town, you will likely find the best conditions on the island. Protected by a reef, the bay offers perfect flat water conditions for beginners and freeriders. Advanced kiters can also head out beyond the reef and find good waves, generally 2-3m high. The trade winds create consistent winds at Cabarete, most of the time from the east and usually giving the spot ideal side-onshore kitesurf conditions.
Cabarete main beach
The conditions for kitesurfing are similarly beautiful at the main beach in Cabarete, which has a nice wide beach for launching and landing (much larger than at Kitebeach). At this spot you will find the Laurel Eastman Kiteboarding School, which offers kitesurfing lessons, rentals and sales of kiteboarding equipment. It is located by the Millennium Resort and Spa and the Ocean Dream Condos.
Kitespots Bozo Beach and El Encuentro
Should you require some variety, other great spots nearby are (among others) Bozo Beach, which has featured the Kiteboarding World Championships every year since 2001, and El Encuentro, which has the cleanest reef break in the area and is a thrill for every waverider.
All in all, with wordclass kitespots, excellent accommodation in all ranges and a relaxing nightlife, Cabarete is one of the best kitesurfing destinations imaginable.
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