For most of the kitesurfers KiteBeach is the best place to go kitesurfing on the island. Somebody... we don't know who...
named this beach Shark Beach, however there was never a shark
seen there and for sure never an attack. So don't let this name keep you from hitting these waves rolling over the reef parralel
to the beach. The only animal you might encounter is a friendly (but huge) turtle.
KiteBeach is about 5 minutes driving
from the center of Santa Maria, it's a spectacular ride through the desert. If you don't have a rental, ask for a pick-up to get you
there for about 6 Euro. The wind is side on to cross on (from the left) and most of the time not really gusty. There is a coral reef
about one hundred meter from the coast which creates a nice wave for jumping or waveriding. The wave is not dangerous and there
are no crazy currents so it's a great place to learn, get better or just have a good session. It's never too crowded cause the
beach is so long.
