# ISLAND KITE SCHOOL

Kitesurfing school in Sal – Santa Maria, Cape Verde.

> Island Kite School operates from Ponta Preta Beach near the RIU Hotel in Santa Maria, positioning students in one of Cape Verde's most accessible teaching zones. The beachfront location offers direct access to the island's consistent trade winds and warm, shallow water conditions perfect for all skill levels. The proximity to resort infrastructure provides convenient support services for instruction. The school leverages the reliable atmospheric patterns of this coastal area, making it a dependable choice for structured learning and progression in an established tourism environment.

## Highlights
- Ponta Preta Beach access
- Resort proximity
- Consistent conditions
- Beginner-friendly waters
- Accessible location

## Amenities
Beach access, Instruction, Warm water, Resort facilities nearby

## Location & contact
- Address: Insel-Kiteschule Ponta Preta Beach, Infront of the RIU Hotel, Santa Maria, Cabo Verde
- Coordinates: 16.5977368, -22.9266997
- Website: https://www.islandkiteschool.com/
- Phone: +238 597 54 84
- Destination guide: [Sal – Santa Maria](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/sal-santa-maria-cape-verde)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Praia de Santa Maria](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/praia-de-santa-maria) — best Jan – Mar, 60–88% windy days, 13–14 kt, water 22–23 °C (1 km)
- [Sal, Santa Maria](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/sal-santa-maria) — best Oct – Jun, 65–88% windy days, 11–17 kt, water 21–27 °C (4 km)
- [Santa Maria Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/santa-maria-beach) — best Jan – Jun, 66–89% windy days, 13–15 kt, water 22–25 °C (36 km)
- [Ponta Preta](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/ponta-preta) — best Jan – Jun, 66–89% windy days, 13–15 kt, water 22–25 °C (39 km)

## Kite schools
- [Surf Hub Cabo Verde](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/surf-hub-cabo-verde) — http://www.surfhubcapeverde.com/ (2 km)
- [Kite Verde](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kite-verde) — http://www.kite-verde.com/ (3 km)
- [Santa Kite School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/santa-kite-school) — http://www.santakitecaboverde.com/ (3 km)
- [Kite Beach Cabo Verde - Water Sports Center](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kite-beach-cabo-verde-water-sports-center) — https://www.kitebeachcaboverde.com/ (4 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/island-kite-school
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.