Martinhal
📍 Nelson, Spain · Kiteboarding spot
Martinhal is a kiteboarding spot near Nelson in Spain, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E, SE, S wind.
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Nelson |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | E, SE, S |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Coordinates | 37.0193, -8.9260 |
About Martinhal
The water normally is very choppy due to strong winds. Medium waves with Easterlies.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Martinhal offers open ocean conditions with E, SE, S wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Martinhal?
Martinhal is in Sagres (Algarve). Sagres is the most southwest point in Algarve (and Europe). Faro is the nearest airport.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.