With warm water, long beaches, a caring team and 300 days of wind per year, ION CLUB Cabarete offers the best conditions to learn and progress in kitesurf. This unique atmosphere will make your kitesurfing vacation unforgettable. Our Centre Is located directly on the spot, at Villa Taina Hotel beach, and offers an endless playground for water sports. The variety of the spot is truly unique and has much to offer. Flat water on one hand and swell and shore break on the other, this spot can become your next playground. The Cabarete season is from December to September. The wind is modest in the morning and gains strength at midday under the influence of the trade wind. Beginners and intermediates can practise close in front of the centre, while more experienced kitesurfers can have fun in the waves at the reef. The best wind conditions are in January–March and June–September. Our team is looking forward to welcoming you to this paradise!

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THE LOWDOWN

Cabarete is a kiter’s paradise with 300 days of wind per year, warm water and long beaches, offering an endless playground for watersports. Our new center is located right on the spot, at the Hotel Villa Taina, with a caring team who are looking forward to welcoming you to this paradise. ION CLUB Cabarete offers the best conditions to learn and progress, and the unique atmosphere will make your kite vacation unforgettable. The variety of the spot is truly unique and has much to offer – flat water on one hand and swell and shore break on the other. The offshore reef is about 600m from the beach, and the flat water stretching in between is all freeriders could wish for.

KITING SET UP

The beach is safe with no rocks, and a launching and landing space next to the center. The wind is modest in the morning and gains strength at midday under the influence of the trade wind. Beginners and intermediates can practice in front of the center, while more experienced kitesurfers can conquer the waves on the reef.

WHEN IS BEST TO GO?

The Cabarete season is from December to September. The best wind conditions are in January to March and June to September. From May to October, the wind mainly blows sideshore from the right at 12 to 20 knots. From November to April, it mainly blows side offshore from the right and is less constant, but instead wave lovers can ride down waves up to four meters high. The conditions are perfect for intermediate wave riders and wave freaks!

NO WIND?

There is a lot to do in Cabarete if there is no wind. You can go to the most famous surf beach, Playa El Encuentro, or go, either by hiking or cable car, to Mount Isabella, a mountain with a spectacular view of the city and beaches. You can also do horse riding at Tommy’s Ranch and discover the beautiful countryside of Cabarete. Finally, you can enjoy your fruit cocktail at happy hour and allow yourself to be carried away by the rhythms of Merengue and Bachata.

Getting There

You can land at the airport in Puerto Plata, 30 minutes from Cabarete, the airport in Santo Domingo, four hours away, or Cibao airport in Santiago, one hour away. From Europe, you will usually have to transit through North America. Once in Cabarete, you can get a taxi or rent a car. Our center is accessible from any hotel but we recommend you book your stay at Villa Taina to feel the ION CLUB Cabarete vibes at its maximum!

Kite Options

It’s best to bring a variety of sizes, generally you’ll need your larger kites.

Which Wetsuit?

Lycra and swimwear or shorty are sufficient.

Beer

About 2.50 euros.

Typical Dinner

We recommend the grilled langoustina and grilled chicken.

Late Night

There are a lot of restaurants and bars where you can eat a typical dinner, drink fruit cocktails and dance some Bachata right by the beach.

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