EnglishLearn to Kite on a Kite Holiday
You finally want to learn kiting and wonder where to start? Maybe you’ve stood on the beach, watched the kites in the sky and thought: „I want that too!“ Or you’re planning a kite holiday to learn kitesurfing with sun, sea and real time out.
With KiteWorldWide you learn kitesurfing where conditions truly fit: selected spots with reliable wind, plenty of space and – depending on the destination – perfect flatwater. Our kite courses are built so you progress fast, feel safe at all times and, above all, have fun.
Whether total beginner or sporty crossover – you’ll find the right beginner kite course tailored to your level, goals and holiday plans.
Kitesurfing is a sport any active person can learn. No one is too young or too old, too tall or too short to start kiting. And you don’t need lots of strength or bodybuilder muscles. The harness distributes the pull across your whole body, not just your arms.
Learning to kite on holiday is especially recommended for many reasons. On a kite trip you have the time and calm to learn. Plus, steady winds and warm water make it far more fun than the cold North Sea. That feeling when the wind carries you across the water is indescribable. A bonus for all learners: you need no prior knowledge. You should, however, choose a serious, licensed kite school. A dedicated kite holiday offers ideal conditions to learn.
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ENQUIRE OR BOOKWhich kite destinations are perfect for learning to kitesurf?
The best place to learn kiting is where conditions, safety, and surroundings align. With KiteWorldWide you learn to kitesurf at handpicked spots worldwide that are especially suited for beginners. Consistent wind, plenty of space, and beginner-friendly areas make our destinations ideal for your kite holiday.
Whether you want to learn kiting on holiday in Europe or at exotic dream spots: Our locations in Brazil, Morocco, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Greece, Sicily, and Panama offer perfect conditions for structured kite lessons and beginner courses in kitesurfing – safe, efficient, and super fun.
Lagoon or open sea, short hop or long-haul: With KiteWorldWide you’ll find the right place to learn to kitesurf and combine your start in kiting with an unforgettable holiday.
Kitesurfing on Kos and Rhodes, Greece
Learning to kitesurf on Kos and Rhodes combines easy European access with strong wind. The Meltemi delivers reliable kite days in summer, making both islands ideal for sporty beginners.
Mastichari on Kos is the new kitesurf spot for everyone who wants to learn and progress. Great kite school, lovely stays, also perfect for families. And only 3.5 hours away. Kitesurf season from April to October. With dedicated kite boat trainings for all who want to learn.
On Rhodes there’s one central kite spot – right on your doorstep. The spot in Theologos is directly in front of the school, with short walks, smooth logistics, and maximum time on the water.
Other popular Greek kite spots include: Paros (Pounda), Naxos, Lefkada, Karpathos
Kitesurfing in Sicily, Italy
Kitesurfing at Seahorse Bay, Egypt
Learn to kitesurf in Morocco, Dakhla
Dakhla in Morocco is among the world’s best kite spots and ideal for learning. The sheltered Dakhla Lagoon offers shallow water, steady wind, and top conditions for beginner, improver, and advanced courses. Certified, multilingual instructors guide you from your first steps on the beach to your first waterstarts and riding upwind. If you’re already confident, boost your skills with freestyle lessons and new tricks. With sun almost year-round and thermal winds from April to October, Dakhla is the perfect destination for your next kitesurf holiday.
Kitesurfing in Tatajuba, Brazil
Kitesurfing on Fuerteventura
Learn to kitesurf on holiday: the perfect kite trip!
Our professional kitesurf courses give beginners the chance to learn safely and efficiently. With experienced instructors by your side, you’ll be guided step by step into the world of kitesurfing. From basics to first jumps and tricks—our courses leave nothing to be desired.
A kite holiday is not only a break from daily life, but also a chance to discover a new passion. The mix of beach relaxation and the thrill of learning to kite makes your trip unforgettable.
Don’t wait! Book your kite holiday today and start your adventure with a course at a perfectly matched destination—our sales team is happy to advise and organize the right trip. Feel the water under your feet as you glide with the wind.
Your kite holiday with KiteWorldWide
Licensed VDWS instructors give you the best support to celebrate your first successes on the board. On holiday you learn to kitesurf relaxed and without time pressure. A big plus at our selected spots: steady wind, perfect for learning. Small groups and individual coaching round it off. No worries about falling in—warm water and shallow lagoons are a paradise not only for beginners. You’ll find such lagoons in Egypt, Brazil, and Sicily.
Whether you travel solo or in a group, the unique community vibe is guaranteed. Here, everyone meets who loves kitesurfing—or wants to learn. You also experience the culture and landscapes of each country—on the water or with many other activities. Explore the old town of Essaouira, snorkel in Zanzibar’s turquoise water, or go on a jungle safari in Kalpitiya. If there’s ever no wind, there’s still plenty of adventure.
Learn to kitesurf – right of way rules
LEE BEFORE WINDWARD
The rider in the other’s wind shadow—on the leeward side—has right of way.
PORT BEFORE STARBOARD
If a kiter approaches head-on, the one on starboard tack must give way. The rider on port tack—kite over the left side—must hold course. In short: the kiter with the right hand forward on the bar always has right of way.
WINDWARD / LEEWARD
Here are some tips for kitesurf beginners:
2. Don’t overdo it and don’t underestimate the effort.
3. Inflate the kite correctly and lay out the lines properly.
4. Train with your coach on a trainer kite.
5. Book a package with beginner course plus rental. You get this with all KiteWorldWide packages.
Learn to kitesurf on holiday
You’ll also have time for a rest day or other trips. Best book a package with beginner course plus gear rental after, just like our KiteWorldWide packages. This helps you deepen what you learned and always have the right gear for the spot.
Learn to kitesurf on your kite trip
with the KiteWorldWide community around the globeWhy learn to kitesurf?
Kitesurfing is no longer a secret. Over 400,000 people worldwide share the thrill of being pulled over the water by a kite – and the number grows daily. What makes kiting special: you need less strength than you think. The share of women is higher than in many watersports, and starting at 40, 50 or later is absolutely fine. Learning to kitesurf is about technique, not age.
In good conditions and with pro instruction you’ll ride independently after about a week. And then the real fun begins: a community, your own trips, your own sessions, and a lifestyle that’s addictive.
Learn kitesurfing – how to start
Kitesurfing is an extreme sport and at the same time the safest airsport – if you learn it right. So: let a qualified kite school guide your first steps. A good course teaches not only technique but also the safety mindset you’ll need for every future session.
Plan at least 5 days for a beginner course. Our tip: add a few days of gear rental after to cement your skills. Our partner schools offer 5–6 day packages including equipment – just ask us.
The best-known training bodies are VDWS (Verband Deutscher Windsurfing- und Wassersport-Schulen) and IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization). Both licenses are internationally recognized and prove you can safely handle kite and bar
Kite trip & kite holiday – book solo, travel together
Many guests travel as a pair, many also come solo – and instantly find a crew. That’s what a kite trip with us is about: shared sessions, stories at the bar, and new friendships that last a lifetime.
If you want to book solo, you’re in the right place. Our camps are true community trips: no anonymous hotel, but a crew that rides together. Whether you want a package deal or a tailor-made trip – we’ll build it for you.
How much does it cost to learn to kitesurf?
When to learn kitesurfing? All year round.
One of the most common questions: when’s the best time to learn? Answer: always. Somewhere in the world it’s prime season. We’ll get you to the right spot at the right time.
Kitesurfing in spring (March, April, May): Egypt kicks off – steady wind, warm water, stable conditions. Dakhla and Fuerteventura also fire. If you want to kite in March, you’ll find ideal conditions without peak-season prices.
Kitesurfing in summer (June to August): Now it’s Europe’s turn. Greece (Rhodes, Karpathos, Kos), Sicily, and Fuerteventura deliver clockwork thermals. Ideal for a one-week break and family holidays.
Kitesurfing in autumn (September to November): The transition months are our insider tip. Egypt and El Gouna are back in top form, Brazil (Ilha do Guajiru, Cumbuco) enters peak season, and Morocco serves endless wind.
Kitesurfing in winter (December to February): When it snows in Germany, we fly you to warm winds – Dakhla, Brazil, Egypt. Sun guaranteed, 20–25°C, and learner-friendly spots that get you riding within a week.
The best kite spots for beginners
Not every spot is good for learning. Shallow areas, steady wind, wide sandy beaches, and a relaxed vibe make the difference. Here are our top beginner spots:
Kitesurfing Dakhla – Morocco’s desert lagoon
One of the world’s best lagoons: 25 km long, shallow, with steady wind on 300+ days a year. Kitesurfing Dakhla is a must for real progress – beginner to pro. Huge standing areas, warm water, and a desert–Atlantic setting like nowhere else.
Kitesurfing Greece & Sicily
In the European summer, Rhodes, Karpathos, and Sicily (Lo Stagnone) are our go-tos. Thermal winds, short travel, Mediterranean lifestyle. Kitesurfing Sicily in Lo Stagnone’s lagoon is a beginner favorite: knee-deep, crystal-clear, miles wide.
Kitesurfing Fuerteventura
If you want to skip long travel: Fuerteventura works year-round. Sotavento offers steady wind, wide beaches, and a mature kite infrastructure – perfect for a spontaneous week.
Kitesurfing Brazil
If you mean business, Brazil is unavoidable. From July to January the northeast coast delivers the most reliable wind in the world. Cumbuco, Ilha do Guajiru, Prea – names every kiter knows. Long downwinders, turquoise lagoons, caipirinhas at sunset.
Kitesurfing Morocco
Beyond Dakhla, Essaouira also offers top conditions – strong wind, Atlantic waves, and a laid-back surf town vibe.
Learn kitesurfing in Egypt
Egypt is the perfect short-haul destination with only four hours of flight. What makes it special:
100% sun guarantee – even in winter
Consistent winds from March to November (and good conditions year-round)
Stress-free learning with endless beaches and wide shallow areas
Warm temperatures all year – no thick full wetsuit
Hamata offers a 1 × 2 km shallow area, one of the world’s best learner spots. No obstacles, no stress, just you and the wind.
El Naaba combines a mirror-flat lagoon for practice with waves out front – ideal if you’re ready for the next step after a few days.
Soma Bay is a tide-dependent shallow area with lots of space for schools and freeriders. A top flat-water spot.
Marsa Alam impresses with a large flat-water zone and intensive private lessons – perfect for fast progress.
El Gouna blends excellent conditions with lifestyle – learn to kite and enjoy some city life on the side.
KiteWorldWide – experiences that stay
If you’re looking for KiteWorldWide experiences, you’ll find them in our community’s stories. Regulars who’ve joined us every year for a decade. Women’s crews who met on a trip. Beginners who blasted across the lagoon after a week – and never forgot it.
We’re not an anonymous booking site. We know our spots personally and advise you by phone – Monday to Friday 10:00–18:00 and Saturday 10:00–13:00. Package or custom, solo or group, beginner course or pro training – we’ll find the right fit.
Your ticket to the wind. Write us, call us, just ask. Wind, waves, and endless sessions – that’s what we share with you.
Kitesurfing, or kiteboarding, is currently one of the coolest sports you can do on the water. Not only will you experience the ultimate feeling of freedom as soon as you are able to ride the first few metres, but kitesurfing is also super easy to learn and with the right kitesurfing course, progress is fast.
Kitesurfing is also a very varied sport where you can either cruise on flat water lagoons, jump or practice tricks, or even kite in waves with a surfboard. In recent years there’s been a lot of hype about kitefoiling where you glide above the surface of the water on a hydrofoil. Here, a wing and mast mounted underneath the board prevents resistance meaning you can kite in low winds from just 8 knots!
Kitesurfing is never boring and even if you are a bit overwhelmed after your first kitesurfing course, you will quickly find your own kiting style and make fast progress.
Kitesurfing requires much less equipment than for windsurfing. The kitesurf boards are much smaller and have no volume (except wave boards) and fit in even the smallest car. The kites can be folded into their own handy backpacks, and at the start, you won’t need more than two different sizes of kite.
It’s advisable not to buy your own equipment before your kitesurfing course as professional kite centres will provide what you need to the latest safety standards. Besides a board and kite you will also need a wetsuit, harness, helmet and buoyancy vest. Depending on the season or kitesurfing area you will also need neoprene shoes. These little things will also be provided when you take a kitesurfing course.
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If you are a kitesurfing beginner, it will be difficult or impossible for you to know how to spot any danger when learning to kitesurf. This starts with choosing the right kite for the wind speed and ends with general weather and location knowledge. The international hand signals and priority rules are also very important on the water because nobody will hear you screaming ‘out of the way!!!’ at 25 knots.
When you take a professional kitesurfing course you will not only learn to ride the first few metres on the board, but also important topics such as the safe assembly and dismantling of your equipment, a spot check, and of course all the rules on the water.
We recommend that you combine the kitesurfing course with a kitesurfing holiday to ensure you are already in a relaxed mood and can concentrate on your progress on the water.
If you are looking for a reputable kite school, you should pay attention to the following points:
All teachers must be certified. Reliable certificates are from the VDWS and the IKO. Here you can be sure that your kitesurfing instructor has qualified training and can safely teach you how to kitesurf.
Pay attention to the equipment provided by the kite school. It should not be older than one season and there should be no signs of wear such as worn lines or cracks in the canvas. You’re at the right school when they also teach you safety topics such as the professional assembly and disassembly of kite equipment, correct take-off and landing with the corresponding hand signals, as well as a spot and weather assessment.
It is better to book a course that takes longer than three days. They’re more expensive than a trial session or three-day course, but it’s much more likely that after five to seven days you will be able to waterstart and ride a few metres. Then if you feel safe you can continue to practice on your own or take an advanced course. All KiteWorldWide centres offer you excellent conditions to learn kitesurfing.
But why do you find the best conditions to learn kitesurfing during your kite holiday? Licensed VDWS trainers offer you the best possible help to achieve your first successes on the kiteboard. During your holidays you will learn to kitesurf in a relaxed way and without time pressure. Learning kitesurfing in our selected kitespots offers a big advantage, the wind is constant and therefore ideal to learn kitesurfing. Just like the small training groups and the individual help. If you learn kitesurfing on holiday, you don’t have to worry about falling into the water. The warm water temperatures or even shallow lagoons are not only a paradise for kitesurfing beginners. Such lagoons can be found on Djerba, in Dakhla, Egypt or Sicily.
Whether you travel alone or in a group, the community feeling is guaranteed. Everyone, whose heart beats for kitesurfing or who want to learn new kitesurfing, comes together here. You will also experience the unique culture and breathtaking landscape of a country – either by learning to kitesurf on the water or one of the many other activities. Whether exploring the beautiful old town of Essaouira, snorkeling in the turquoise waters of Zanzibar or a jungle safari in Kalpitiya. If there is no wind to learn kitesurfing, there are still many other adventures to experience.
Kitesurfing has become safer and safer in recent years and there’s nothing to stop you from learning if you can swim safely and have a normal fitness level. Nevertheless, do yourself and the other kiters a favour and make sure you take a professional kitesurfing course. Here you will learn to kitesurf safely and how to avoid putting yourself and others in danger.
In the beginning, you won’t need your own kite equipment. It would be hard for you to choose between all the different brands, shapes and designs and there is a high probability that you will buy the wrong equipment. This makes it more difficult for you to learn a sport that is supposed to be fun!
As mentioned before, reputable kitesurfing schools will have the latest learning equipment. If you feel comfortable with the equipment after your course, just talk to your trainer about which kite and which board he or she can recommend to you.
You will need the following equipment at some point in your kite career:
- Kites (at least two different sizes, or preferably more)
- Kiteboard (twintip or wave board, or both…according to taste)
- Bars (including lines)
- Harness (in the beginning you’ll use a seat harness, later a waist harness)
- Helmet
- Wetsuit (unless you are not travelling to warmer countries like Brazil or Zanzibar)
Join Anne and Tabea from the KiteWorldWide office in Hamburg for a complete kitesurf beginners guide which includes 12 short videos.
Attention: This course is not intended to replace a course provided by a professional kitesurf school. It should only serve you as preparation for a kitesurf course or as a refresher. To learn kitesurfing in a safe environment, you should attend a course provided by a certified kite school.
Have a look at our hand-picked destinations for beginners, where we offer the perfect learner packages to suit you. They’re all locations with a high probability of wind, combined with nice weather and optimum spots for learning.
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