Marbella - Cabopino

About this spot

• air14-35 kt
• exploreLevante · Poniente
• wavesWaves
• signal_cellular_altAdvanced
• calendar_monthBest: Jan–Dec

Cabopino is the kite spot on the west side of Cabopino port, in Marbella: a short beach tucked between a rock groyne and the port breakwater, with the Torre Ladrones and the Dunas de Artola Natural Monument behind it. It is a Levante spot. With wind from the east, you ride to the right of the port (looking at the sea): the wind comes in parallel to the coast and clean waves arrive, breaking next to the groyne. On days when Tarifa is too strong, it is usually manageable here. With Poniente it is better to go to the other side of the port, because from this beach the drift carries you towards the groyne and the harbour entrance. It is a demanding spot, for experienced riders: a short beach with palm trees, rocks on the shoreline and boats entering and leaving the port. It works mainly out of season; in summer the beach belongs to bathers and several guides indicate that you cannot launch your kite from the beach. Respect the dunes: they are a protected space. Photos: "Artola-Cabopino 02" by Olaf Tausch (CC BY 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons; "Cabopino 01" by Olaf Tausch (CC BY 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons.

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