Softades Beach Kitesurfing Guide: Discover Cyprus's Kite Scene
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Welcome to Softades Beach, where the wind sets the schedule and the sea is our playground!
Located near Kiti in the Larnaca district, Softades Beach is one of the best-known kitesurfing locations in Cyprus.
It's also where you'll find Kahuna Surfhouse, a kitesurfing school and watersports centre established in 2008.
After all these years on the beach, we know that no two kite days are ever quite the same!
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Where Is Softades Beach?
Softades Beach is located on the southern coast of Cyprus, near Kiti and within easy reach of Larnaca and Larnaca International Airport.
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Its location makes it convenient for visitors planning a kitesurfing holiday in Cyprus because it is only a 17 minute drive from the airport and is situated about 40 minutes drive from Limassol, Nicosia. Troodos mountains are a short drive away too.
What Are the Kitesurfing Conditions Like?
Softades experiences seasonal winds, and benefits from the thermal South West, side on shore winds in the months of March to September inclusive.
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Cyprus has a windy southern coastline. Softades beach is the only certified kitesurfing beach on the island. here you will avoid dirupting swimmers, fishermen etc. It is zoned into beginner and intermediate to advanced areas.
The wind blows side on shore here, it is a consistent south westerly thermal wind from noon to sundown and averages at 15-22 knots daily.
Is Softades Beach Good for Beginners?
Yes, when conditions are appropriate and lessons are supervised by qualified instructors.
The sea is sandy, (do not be fooled by the pebbles on the beach!) and it gradually goes from shallow to deep water. It has a small chop, no currents or shortbreaks. It is also free from coral and intimidating sea life.
At Kahuna Surfhouse, beginners learn the fundamentals of kitesurfing, from understanding the wind to controlling the kite and developing essential safety skills.
https://kahunasurfhouse.eu/kitesurf/lessons
More experienced riders can explore coaching and equipment rental options, subject to the day's conditions and safety requirements.
Why Visit Kahuna Surfhouse?
For us, kitesurfing isn't just a sport. It's a lifestyle.
Kahuna Surfhouse brings together professional instruction, watersports, local knowledge and a welcoming beach community.
We are affiliated to the International Kiteboarding Organisation (IKO) and our instructors are certified through this program. You will also be certified through the IKO when completing our courses.
https://www.ikointl.com/
Whether you're taking your first kitesurf lesson in Cyprus or visiting Softades for another session, our team is here to help.
Come discover Softades Beach with Kahuna Surfhouse. Sunshine, wind and good vibes included!
Whether you're taking your first kitesurf lesson in Cyprus or visiting Softades for another session, our team is here to help.
Come discover Softades Beach with Kahuna Surfhouse. Sunshine, wind and good vibes included!