Benajarafe / Andalusia / Spain

Benajarafe is situated between Rincon and Torre del Mar in Andalusia Spain and is a pleasant spot for kitesurfers who are beginners or have a little experience. The climate is mild in this part of spain and so surfing is possible practically all year round.

The beach is adjacent to the road and is of a medium size and sandy. There is ample space to lay out your gear apart from in the summer months when the beach is packed with holidaymakers. Time restrictions may well be in place during the summer and it may be prudent to check this out before you set off. You can get here by driving east from Malaga, passing Rincon and looking for the signs to Benajarafe where the best spot is past the very last chiringuito.

The winds are a mixture of easterlies and westerlies with the best directions being ENE, E, ESE, SW, WSW and W. The winds are best during fall and spring, with summer winds being the lightest. The water quality is clean with small waves and is nice and warm during the summer so a pair of shorts will suffice. The air temperature during the summer varies between 25-35 with the water being around 23 degrees. Winter months see an air temperature of around 18-20 degrees with a water temperature of 18 degrees so a wetsuit is needed then.

There is plenty of parking here on the road and a few small beachside chiringuitos where you can grab a tapas and a drink. For supplies head into Rincon where there is a large shopping mall. Malaga is only about half an hour's drive away if you are looking for a spot of culture or maybe some nightlife.

This spot is pretty safe but watch out for holidaymakers and swimmers in the summer months.