KiteGlobeMar Menor / Escuela de Vela
Mar Menor / Escuela de Vela is a kiteboarding spot near Alicante/Murcia in Spain, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing NE, E wind, best ridden in January, March, April, May, June.
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Alicante/Murcia |
| Water type | Shallow lagoon |
| Launch | Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | NE, E |
| Best months | January, March, April, May, June |
| Coordinates | 37.8115, -0.7943 |
About Mar Menor / Escuela de Vela
Gets deep further out, but the bottom is still visible. There are two nets to keep beach people away from the open water, they are extremely effective as no one goes out. Both nets can be seen if you zoom in closest, one is to the right of the marker and one is far to the left of it. Neither pose a risk to windsurfing or kitesurfing as they are both far apart.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Mar Menor / Escuela de Vela?
The best time to kite Mar Menor / Escuela de Vela is January, March, April, May, June, when the NE, E wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Mar Menor / Escuela de Vela offers shallow lagoon conditions with NE, E wind, launching from lagoon.
How do I get to Mar Menor / Escuela de Vela?
From Cartagena east to Playa Honda and La Manga. From here drive north until you get to El Oasis. Playa del Pudrimel is just before it, south of it on the Mar Menor side.
Hazards at Mar Menor / Escuela de Vela
Fishernets.
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Other kite spots near Mar Menor / Escuela de Vela
- Mar Menor / Santiago de la Ribera
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- La Llana
- Torre Derribada
- Playa del Pudrimel
- Mar Menor / Los Narejos
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.