KiteGlobeEl Chaparral
El Chaparral is a kiteboarding spot near Malaga in Spain, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Malaga |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Coordinates | 36.5048, -4.6670 |
About El Chaparral
Choppy and small waves, which can be fun to ride. Many rocks in the water, some of which are quite sharp.
When is the best time to kitesurf at El Chaparral?
The best time to kite El Chaparral is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, when the SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
El Chaparral offers open ocean conditions with SW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to El Chaparral?
South from Malaga on A49. After Fuengirola exit to El Chaparral. The beach has several accesses. The most space for parking is on the parking lot, but then you have to carry your gear a bit away from the main beach area (specially during summer). You can drive a bit further east and park in the small streets. A bus stops also close by.
Hazards at El Chaparral
Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.