BOA VISTA WINDSURFING HOLIDAYS

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Service rating : Very efficient and well-informed service.
Product : Nice easy going place. BUT remarkably unsafe location for windsurf centre with winds bolt offshore. As someone who has run a centre for many years I can look after myself but for general punters it's really sketchy.

Zoe

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Windsurf Spots On Boa Vista

There are 2 main windsurf spots on Boa Vista, both with cross off shore wind conditions making the water smooth and flat no matter how strong the wind gets.

Flat Water Spot – close to the town of Sal Rei there is our main Planet Windurf Centre in Boa Vista with a good range of Fanatic boards and North Sails. This spot is protected by a small island which blocks the waves that are found everywhere else on the island and ensures no shore break. The water in this area between the centre and the Island (around 1 km) is also quite shallow , between 1 – 2 meters depending on the tide, so it is really perfect for beginners and improvers. The wind is off shore making for very flat water conditions, but can be quite gusty.

Wave Spot – there are many wave spots around the island but the main area is based at the Boa Vista Iberostar Hotel. Although there is no fixed center at this stunning beach Planet can arrange for equipment to be made available at the watersports centre as a special arrangement. We can also make a windsurf instructor available for advanced windsurf lessons.

Other Spots – there are at least 4 other amazing wave spots around the islands between 1 to 2 hours drive from the hotels. Planet can provide the use of a local expert spot guide with 4x4 pick-up to take you and your gear to the best location each day depending on your level (including a local knowledge secret spot!). Please ask for more details on this are the time of booking enquiry. This service is also great for groups. 

The Wind And Weather In Boa Vista

Boa Vista windy season is caused when the northern trade winds drop to the southern hemisphere, making Boa Vista a very windy place between October and April. The Cape Verde Islands have the wind which leaves the Canary islands like Fuerteventura for the winter, which is why their seasons are opposite.

Despite the Island being deep in the Atlantic ocean the water is actually quite warm so 3mm shorty is al that is needed, especially in the shallow flat water spot which tends to be warmer than the wave sports

The Nightlife In Boa Vista

The nightlife in Boa Vista revolves mainly around listening to live music, dining out, and relaxing in bars. The night scene is pretty relaxed as the island is not very developed. Dining out in the evening, you can expect to pay between £13 - £20 for a three course meal with wine. Many restaurants serve fantastic fresh seafood, along with other local specialities.