Technical details of spot

Spot functioning

All wind regimes and wave conditions — one of the most versatile spots in the region for experienced riders.
Spring/Summer: Llevant E especially good. Also Garbí SW. Thermal days.
Autumn/Winter: All wind directions work. Storm waves from E/NE. Strong NW/N.
Year-round for experts — but the beauty of the spot makes it worth visiting even just for the scenery. White pebble beach with turquoise lake in the last stretch of the river Algar. Possibly the most photogenic kite spot in the region.

On the water

White pebble beach with turquoise water. River Algar creates a small lake in its last stretch — stunning backdrop. All wave conditions depending on wind: flat with offshore, chop with side-shore, waves with onshore E/NE. Rocky bottom in sections — be careful. Water 22-26°C summer, 14-17°C winter. Perfect spot for kite photography — the pebble/turquoise contrast is unique.

Required level

Expert

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Parking

Access by crossing under the N-332 national road. Parking along the road above the beach. Altea old town 5 min — charming white village perched on the hill. Between Benidorm (10 min south) and Calpe (15 min north). AP-7 motorway.

Hazards

⚠️ NOT a sandy beach — small white pebbles. Technical knowledge required for launch/landing.
⚠️ Expert only — rocky shore, pebbles can damage lines and kites.
⚠️ Shallow rocky sections — avoid low passes near shore.
⚠️ River mouth area can have debris after rain.
⚠️ Access by crossing under the national road — check the passage.

Wind specificities

Llevant (E) — Best wind. Onshore at this beach. Spring/summer especially. Waves. Kites 8-12m.
Garbí (SW) — Thermal. Side-shore. Lighter, flatter. Spring/summer.
Tramuntana (N) — Winter. Side-offshore. Strong. Expert.
Mestral (NW) — Winter. Offshore. Expert only.
Gregal (NE) — Side-onshore. Waves. Winter storms.
All wind directions work here — the beach orientation and surrounding mountains create varied conditions. Expert playground.

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