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Sao Miguel / Sete Cidades

📍 Ponta Delgada, Portugal · Kiteboarding spot

Sao Miguel / Sete Cidades is a kiteboarding spot near Ponta Delgada in Portugal, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing ENE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, October, November, December.

CountryPortugal
Nearest townPonta Delgada
Water typeFlat-water lake
LaunchLake
Best wind directionENE
Wind typeFrontal, Trade
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April, October, November, December
Coordinates37.8663, -25.7910

About Sao Miguel / Sete Cidades

Flat to choppy water in a former volcano crater.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Sao Miguel / Sete Cidades?

The best time to kite Sao Miguel / Sete Cidades is January, February, March, April, October, November, December, when the ENE wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Sao Miguel / Sete Cidades offers flat-water lake conditions with ENE wind (Frontal, Trade wind), launching from lake.

How do I get to Sao Miguel / Sete Cidades?

Sao Miguel is an island belong to the Azores. Drive northwest to Sete Cidades and here you will find the lake. Drive to the west shore for a good launch in East winds.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Sao Miguel / Sete Cidades?

8 kite schools operate in Portugal. See kite schools in Portugal →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.