KiteGlobeEtang de La Palme
Etang de La Palme is a kiteboarding spot near Perpignan in France, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing SE, NW wind, best ridden in April, May, June, July, August, September.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Perpignan |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | SE, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | April, May, June, July, August, September |
| Coordinates | 42.9655, 3.0067 |
About Etang de La Palme
Flat to choppy water. The whole lake is shallow. Windsurfers can find deeper water close to the camping "Spot des Vignes". Kitesurfers launch in the North. Shoes are recommended due to shells. In France, a 2 hour drive from Toulouse, you’ll find kitespot Etang de La Palme and its lagoon with shallow water and shelly beach.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Etang de La Palme?
The best time to kite Etang de La Palme is April, May, June, July, August, September, when the SE, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Etang de La Palme offers flat-water lake conditions with SE, NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Etang de La Palme?
From Perpignan drive north on N9 or E15. Follow signs to La Palme. Here drive southeast to the lake.
Hazards at Etang de La Palme
Shells.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.