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The conditions that have made Cabarete a popular windsurfing location have also made it the top kitesurfing spot in the hemisphere. The trade winds are strengthened by a thermal that makes the wind in Cabarete Bay stronger than in other spots of the Caribbean.
Cabarete is a favored location for international kitesurfing competitions, including contests that combine kitesurfing with windsurfing and surfing.
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Experienced kite surfers can launch from the beach in front of the hotel, but due to a reef below the surface, less experienced kiters launch from other spots just along the sands, where there is a wide selection of kite schools offering lessons and/or rentals.
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Cabarete is one of the 10 best spots to windsurf in the world and there are well over half a dozen world class windsurfing schools with rental equipment along Cabarete Beach. The trade winds are strengthened by a thermal that makes the wind in Cabarete Bay stronger than in other spots of the Caribbean.
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Cabarete Bay is ideal for both beginners and advanced windsurfers. The first 800 meters from shore is relatively flat water (ideal for free style and beginners) due to the protection from the reef. Further out, around the reef, waves can get up to 5 meters. The biggest waves are in January.
The closest windsurfing center is about 300 meters down the beach from Hotel Alegria.
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The world famous Encuentro surfing beach is located 5 kilometers west from the Hotel.
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We recommend you contact 321Takeoff Surf School for information on lessons or rentals, or any of the many surfing schools of Cabarete.
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While motorized water sports are forbidden in Cabarete Bay, there are many other options aside from the surfing sports such as:
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Stand-Up Paddle (SUP), Wake-boarding
Kayaking, Sailing, Fishing Deep-sea Fishing Snorkeling & Scuba Diving in Sosua White Water Rafting in Jarabacoa |
Other activities we recommend in and around Cabarete
Caves of Cabarete (entrance at the end of Callejon de la Loma)
Horseback Riding on the beach (Encuentro and Kite beach)
Dirt Biking through El Choco National Park
Spinning (center of town, Plaza El Patio)
Yoga (classes around town)
Spa treatments and massage
Afternoon of fun for the kids
Waterpark at Sosua Ocean Village
Monkey Jungle and Zip Lining in Sosua
Other beaches in the area
Playa Sosua
Playa Caletón (fun for adults and children alike) in Rio San Juan
Playa Diamante (great for young children) in Cabrera
Playa Grande (best for adults) in Cabrera
Day Trips
Puerto Plata (Malecón, Teleférico and Mount Isabel, Brugal Factory tour, Ambar Museum)
Ocean World in Cofresi (great for the kids)
27 Waterfalls in Imbert (not suitable for young children)
Boat trip departing Laguna GriGri in Rio San Juan
Dudú Blue Lagoon in Cabrera
Whale watching in Samana (January/February only)
Carnaval Puerto Plata and/or La Vega (in February) and in Cabarete in March
Caves of Cabarete (entrance at the end of Callejon de la Loma)
Horseback Riding on the beach (Encuentro and Kite beach)
Dirt Biking through El Choco National Park
Spinning (center of town, Plaza El Patio)
Yoga (classes around town)
Spa treatments and massage
Afternoon of fun for the kids
Waterpark at Sosua Ocean Village
Monkey Jungle and Zip Lining in Sosua
Other beaches in the area
Playa Sosua
Playa Caletón (fun for adults and children alike) in Rio San Juan
Playa Diamante (great for young children) in Cabrera
Playa Grande (best for adults) in Cabrera
Day Trips
Puerto Plata (Malecón, Teleférico and Mount Isabel, Brugal Factory tour, Ambar Museum)
Ocean World in Cofresi (great for the kids)
27 Waterfalls in Imbert (not suitable for young children)
Boat trip departing Laguna GriGri in Rio San Juan
Dudú Blue Lagoon in Cabrera
Whale watching in Samana (January/February only)
Carnaval Puerto Plata and/or La Vega (in February) and in Cabarete in March