KiteGlobeGran Canaria / Vargas
Gran Canaria / Vargas is a kiteboarding spot near Las Palmas, Gran Canaria in Canary Islands, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.
| Country | Canary Islands |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Las Palmas, Gran Canaria |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Coordinates | 27.8883, -15.3938 |
About Gran Canaria / Vargas
Beautiful waves with the usual NE trade winds. Otherwise choppy water with SE.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Gran Canaria / Vargas?
The best time to kite Gran Canaria / Vargas is May, June, July, August, September, when the NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Gran Canaria / Vargas offers open ocean conditions with NE wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Gran Canaria / Vargas?
A few kilometers south of the airport. The beach is divided between three parts: swimmers, windsurfers and kitesurfers. Kitebeach is the furthest one, you have to use one of stony road (small cars can do this).
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3 kite schools operate in Canary Islands. See kite schools in Canary Islands →
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.