Quick Answer: Where Do Kitesurfing Lessons Take Place in Varadero?
Caribbean Riders teaches kitesurfing (also called kiteboarding) at two kite spots on the Varadero peninsula: our HQ on the downtown beach at Calle 38, next to Hotel Los Delfines, and La Punta, at the eastern tip of the peninsula beside La Marina Varadero. The two beaches face different directions, so every morning the instructors pick the one with the best wind for that day.
Message us on WhatsApp before your session and we’ll confirm the meeting point.
| Detail | Downtown HQ (Calle 38) | La Punta |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Beside Hotel Los Delfines | Eastern tip, by La Marina Varadero |
| Beach faces | North | East and southeast |
| Best wind | Northeast to east | East to southeast |
| Bottom | Sand, no rocks or reef | Sand, no rocks or reef |
| Getting there | Walk from downtown | Taxi from the eastern resorts |
Downtown Varadero Beach (Calle 38): Our HQ
- Where: Avenida Playa at Calle 38, right beside Hotel Los Delfines (open in Google Maps)
- Beach: a long, straight, north-facing stretch of Varadero’s famous white sand
- Best for: the northeast to east trade wind that blows most of the year (Windfinder statistics), giving beginners a steady wind blowing in toward the beach at an angle
- Getting there: walking distance from most downtown casas particulares and hotels; from the resort area further east, take a taxi or the Varadero Beach Tour bus where it is running
La Punta (Eastern Tip of the Peninsula)
- Where: the far eastern end of Varadero, at the end of the Autopista Sur next to La Marina Varadero (open in Google Maps)
- Beach: here the peninsula turns, so the beach faces east and southeast instead of north
- Best for: days when the wind swings more to the east or southeast, which blows along or away from the downtown beach but straight onto La Punta
- Getting there: a short taxi ride from the resorts at the eastern end of the peninsula; from downtown, allow extra time to drive the length of the Autopista Sur
Downwinders: From La Punta to Downtown
For independent riders, we also run downwinders from La Punta all the way along the peninsula to our HQ in downtown Varadero, more than 15 km of coastline. With the trade wind blowing from the east, you ride with the wind at your back past the resort beaches, ending at Calle 38. Downwinders depend on the day’s wind, so ask us on WhatsApp whether one is planned during your trip. Riding without your own gear? See kiteboarding rentals in Varadero.
Water, Depth and Safety
At both kite spots:
- Soft white sand. Both spots have wide, sandy beaches and a sandy bottom, which is what makes Varadero so comfortable for learning.
- Warm water. Water temperature runs from about 24 °C in winter to 30 °C in summer (see the season guide).
- Few natural hazards. There are no rocks or reef in our teaching areas. The main things to watch are swimmers and busy hotel beaches.
- Supervised sessions. Instructors choose the spot, kite size and session time around the day’s conditions and each student’s level. New to the sport? Start with our beginner kiteboarding lessons guide.
What to Wear
- Most of the year: swimsuit plus a long-sleeve lycra or rash guard for sun protection
- Cooler fronts (late December to February): a shorty or 3 mm wetsuit keeps you comfortable on windy days
See the full packing list on the lessons and courses page, and check the Varadero kite season guide for wind by month.
Coming from elsewhere in Cuba or flying in with your own gear? See our kitesurfing in Cuba guide for travel tips, gear storage and repairs, and how we can pick you up from your hotel.
Book Your Session
Tell us your hotel, travel dates and level on WhatsApp, and we’ll suggest the best spot and time for your lessons or rental.