Cabarete, Dominican Republic

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Location information:

The Dominican Republic is 800 miles South-East of Miami and is bordered by Cuba to the west and Puerto Rico to the east.

Cabarete, the world famous water sports paradise, perfect for the active traveller, surfers, kite surfers & windsurfers is situated on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, about 14 miles from Puerto Plata airport (POP).

You can get around Cabarete easily on foot. Everything is closeby if you are staying in the town. Some resorts are located about a 5-minute drive from the centre of the town although a shuttle service is usually provided

If you are interested in Surfing in the Caribbean then Cabarete is the perfect spot for you. Equally good for just chilling out & relaxing in a friendly, laid back Caribbean environment.

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Kitesurfing holidays in Cabarete

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The wind & water conditions for kitesurfing in Cabarete
Kitesurfing spots
Kitesurfing lessons & prices
Prices for Kite surfing equipment hire
Accommodation options

Kitesurfing conditions in Cabarete:

Wind:

• Normal wind direction is side / side-on-shore from the right
• Best months for wind: Jun – Sep: 80% of days Bft. force 4+
• 15 – 25 knots of wind most days
• Most used kite sizes: 9 – 14m
• Blows from midday on as the thermal kicks in to intensify the trade wind
• Not so favoured months: May, October, November
• Winter brings increased waves and rain
• Summer brings strong daily winds but smaller waves
• Good year round destination for Kitesurfing & Surfing

Water:

• 24°C / warm
• Flat, Choppy water & waves: Reef break & flat shallow area inside reef
• Best waves: Jan - Mar

Climate:

• 27 – 33 °C year round
• Tropical climate

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Kitesurfing spots in Cabarete:

Kite Beach:

• A small bay in Cabarete with a wide soft sand beach protected by an outer reef 300 - 400m off shore
• Wind is side on shore
• The flat water inside the reef is ideal for learning to kite surf and freestyle, while the trade winds stack swell up on the reef making for good kite surf wave riding
• Can get crowded & sometimes complicated to launch the kite, but once in the water you'll have enough space if you don't ride right in front of the schools or hotels
• Local rules in force – make sure you know them!

La Policia:

• The closest kite surf spot to the kite centre (3 min walk)
• Kite spot for beginner kite surf lessons
• For advanced kitesurfers (min. level 3, up-wind riding) the conditions can be perfect
• You can reach this kite spot directly from the main beach of Cabarete
• Kite surfing at this spot is only allowed windward of the windsurfing zone

Bozo Beach:

• Suitable for all kite surfers:
• In the bay of Cabarete
• The water is flat / choppy
• Wind is side onshore
• Further offshore (c. 800m) there is a reef with breaking waves

Kite Bay:

• Between Bozo and Kite Beach
• Good alternative kite surf spot when the shore break on Bozo beach is too challenging for kitesurfers during the winter months

Lagoon:

• About 4 km upwind of the kitesurfing centre
• The wide sandy beach offers the perfect conditions for learning to kitesurf, flying kites on the beach
• Only space for 4 kitesurfers at the same time

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Kitesurfing lesson prices in Cabarete:

Beginner kite surfing lessons: Level 1 Intermediate kite surfing lessons: Level 2	Prices:
6 Hours	185 Euro
10 Hours	280 Euro

Advanced kite surfing lessons: Level 3 Expert kitesurfing lessons:	Prices:
4 Hours	185 Euro

Private KiteSurf Lessons: ALL levels: Beginner - Expert	Prices:
2 Hours	150 Euro

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Prices for Kitesurfing equipment hire in Cabarete:

Days of hire:	Kite surf equipment hire: ALL Material	Kite only rental: Kite, bar and lines
3 days	120 Euro	90 Euro
7 days	200 Euro	150 Euro
14 Days	330 Euro	250 Euro
21 Days	450 Euro	340 Euro

Please Note: All material means kite, bar & lines, board, harness, life-jacket, helmet, boots (if needed)

Kites can be changed according to conditions.Insurance NOT included in the above rental prices. Additional 50 Euro / week

N.B: Prices above do NOT include equipment insurance: Available at destination only: 1 week = € 50, 2 weeks = € 80

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Windsurfing holidays in Cabarete

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Windsurfing conditions in Cabarete:

Wind:

• North east / easterly is the normal direction, side / side-on-shore from the right
• Best months for wind: Jun – Aug / Sep: 80% of days Bft. force 4+
• 15 – 25 knots of wind most days
• Most used windsurfing sails: 4 – 6m
• Blows from midday on as the thermal kicks in to intensify the trade wind
• Not so favoured months: May, October, November
• Winter brings increased waves and rain
• Summer brings strong daily winds but smaller waves
• Good year round destination Windsurfing & Surfing

Water:

• 24+°C / warm
• Flat, Choppy water & waves: Reef break & flat shallow area inside reef
• Best waves: Jan - Mar

Climate:

• 27 – 30 °C year round
• Tropical climate

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Windsurfing spots in Cabarete:

Upwind of Cabarete Bay:

• In summer (May – Oct), the prevailing wind is easterly with side shore conditions from the right
• The offshore reef is about 800m off the beach and the flat-water stretch inside the reef is perfect for all windsurfers
• Beginner & intermediate windsurfers will also feel comfortable here
• Excellent shallow water location to learn to windsurf
• In winter (Nov - Apr), the prevailing wind is south-easterly, cross-offshore from the right
• The wind is less constant but wave enthusiasts can ride down reef waves up to 4 m in height. Conditions are ideal for intermediate-level wave sailors and windsurf experts

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Windsurfing lessons & prices in Cabarete:

Kids windsurfing lessons:	Prices:	Windsurfing equipment rental:
6 hours	100 Euro	Included in the lesson price

Beginner windsurfing lessons:	Prices:	Windsurfing equipment rental:
2 hours	50 Euro	Included in the lesson price
6 hours	120 Euro	Included in the lesson price
10 hours	165 Euro	Included in the lesson price

Intermediate windsurfing lessons:	Prices:	Windsurfing equipment rental:
2 hours	50 Euro	EXTRA
6 hours + 1 hr assessment	165 Euro	EXTRA

Intermediate windsurfing lessons: Advanced windsurfing lessons: Expert windsurfing lessons:	Prices:	Windsurfing equipment rental:
5 days	165 Euro	EXTRA
10 days	265 Euro	EXTRA

Private Windsurfing Lessons: Min. level required: Water start onwards	Prices:
2 Hours	150 Euro

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Prices for Windsurfing equipment hire in Cabarete:

Beginner Windsurfing board rental option:

• ONLY available when pre-booked with Beginner lessons:

Number of hours:	Prices:
5 hours	50 Euro
10 hours	80 Euro

Full Windsurfing equipment rental prices (whether booked with or without lessons)

Number of days rental:	Prices:
3 days	120 Euro
7 days	200 Euro
14 days	330 Euro
21 days	450 Euro

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Windsurfing equipment information:

Special prices for windsurf equipment hire:

• September
• October & November (super special prices)
  

Windsurfing boards:

• Approx. 50 boards – All the latest boards from Mistral
• Kids windsurfing boards available

Fin Pool:

• The wrong fin / rig combination reduces performance (and enjoyment on the water) by up to 40 %
• You can change fins to have your ideal equipment set up for any given conditions

Sail Range:

• Probably the widest range of sail sizes offered on the market – All North Sails
• 60 Rigs from 3.7 m² to 8.1 m²
• Kids & junior rigs available
  

Private Boom(s):

• No more hassle to adjust your harness line length every time you change your sail as the centre team will change or cut the harness lines of your boom at the beginning of your vacation
• All booms are equipped with a light up-haul line, boom protector & reduced oval diameter

Masts:

• Guaranteed 75 % carbon masts on ALL rigs under 6 m² & 100 % carbon masts on ALL rigs above 6 m²

Mast plates:

• All mast plates are given out with a protector: saves your feet, saves your holidays on the beach ...

Harness rental:

• Free harness rental for anyone who pre-books equipment rental
• Otherwise, please bring your own harness

Wetsuits:

• Board shorts & lycra or Shorty wetsuit please bring your own if you have one

Foot straps:

• Foot straps are changed regularly and anti-slip is redone as soon as necessary in all centres

Change Equipment:

• One of the highest ratios of equipment changed every-year to brand new gear

Trimming:

• Windsurfing rigs (with or without booms) are always perfectly trimmed
• For 3 years North Sails has been the only brand worldwide to offer the revolutionary “Harness line Trimming System” which guarantees longer time and more fun on the water, whatever your level

Equipment insurance: (only available at destination – not included in hire / rental prices)

• 1 week: 35 euro
• 2 weeks: 55 euro

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Surfing holidays in Cabarete

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Surf spots in Cabarete:

Playa Encuentro:

• The most famous surf spot on the north coast of the Dominican Republic – a true reef break but with something for every surfer:
• 15 mins drive from Cabarete, just 10mins from the Surf Camp Accommodation
  
• Due to the size of the waves, and the way they break (small white waves off the beach, then small breaking waves further out before a real peak of faster (sometimes tubing) waves, it is suitable for intermediate, advanced & expert surfers
• Starting your day with a surf session at Encuentro is probably one the nicest experiences in the world!

La Policia:

• A beach break just 5 mins walk from Club Mistral:
• Excellent for learning to surf
• Not even necessary to paddle out, beginner surfers can walk out over the sandbank to the break saving valuable energy for the first take-off
• Very safe, this spot is ideal for surf lessons & supervised surfing from the beach

Home Break:

• Only works with a very big north swell. When huge waves are passing the outer reef, the swell in the bay produces a nice little break on a sandbank just in front of the Club Mistral centre
• This break is perfect for learning to surf and advanced surfers

Bozo Beach:

• 5 mins walk from the Club Mistral centre, is a good spot for body boarding, and a beach break suitable for advanced surfers. For surfing beginners the wave at times can be too powerful, and breaks almost on the beach itself

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Surf lessons & prices in Cabarete:

Beginner Surf lessons: & Intermediate Surf lessons:	Adult Prices:	Kids Prices:
2 hours	35 Euro	30 Euro
6 hours	95 Euro	75 Euro
10 hours	145 Euro	115 Euro

Advanced Surf lessons: & Private Surf lessons:	Adult Prices:	Kids Prices:
2 hours	40 Euro	35 Euro

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Surf board rental prices in Cabarete:

 

Surf board rental prices	Full day prices:	Half day prices:
3 days	50 Euro	36 Euro
7 days	95 Euro	70 Euro
14 days	167 Euro	167 Euro
21 days	239 Euro	239 Euro
extra day	12 Euro	12 Euro

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Accommodation options in Cabarete, Dominican Republic:

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Surf Camp:
Caribe Surf Hotel:
Hotel Velero Beach:

Surf Camp:

Starting from prices: (Euro / person, subject to availability)	1 week:
High season:	from 229 euros
Low season:	from 229 euros

Location:

• The Surf Camp is located near a quiet lagoon, just 2 mins walk from the centre of Cabarete and the beach, 10 mins from ‘Playa Encuentro’ – the most famous reef break on the North coast of the Dominican Republic

Rooms:

• Basic Surf Cottage: Simple room with sink & shared bathroom
• Surf Bungalow: Rooms with private w/c & shower
• Tarzan Tree House:

(A / C is an optional extra)


Self-catering Studios & Apartment are also available
Facilities include:

• Fully equipped kitchens
• Ceiling fans
• Bathroom with shower (hot water)
• Living room area
• Double or single beds
• All open onto a spacious terrace for relaxing and sunbathing
• Swimming pool
• Daily maid service
• High speed Internet access (bring your own WIFI enabled laptop computer)
• Daily breakfast & evening meal option is available should you not want to self-cater

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Caribe Surf Hotel:

Starting from prices: (Euro / person, subject to availability)	1 week:
High season:	from 255 euros
Low season:	from 190 euros

Location:

• The Caribe Surf hotel is very close to the Club Mistral / Skyriders centre and about 60 m from the beach

Amenities & facilities:

• This small family hotel with its cosy atmosphere is just right for anyone who is not looking for anything too luxurious
• The hotel is situated In a beautiful palm grove and has a small swimming pool to wind down after an action filled day
• The “Toma La Luna” restaurant is open in the evenings and offers excellent meals
• Breakfast is served in the Velero hotel, which is directly adjacent; From the Velero Beach hotel you can enjoy wonderful panoramic views over the entire Bay of Cabarete

Rooms:

• All rooms have a shower, fan, terrace or balcony
• Some of the rooms have sea views

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Hotel Velero Beach:

Starting from prices: (Euro / person, subject to availability)	1 week:
High season:	from 300 euros
Low season:	from 230 euros

Location:
Located on the idyllic eastern end of Cabarete beach, next to the Club Mistral Centre


Amenities and Facilities:

• The Velero Beach Resort is a 4 star hotel, comprising a 2-storey main building, surrounded by a tropical garden
• In addition to a swimming pool the hotel offers a beach / pool-bar, 24 hour security, beach towels, laundry and daily cleaning service
• On request there is a baby-sitting service, personal trainer and massage services
• Breakfast is served in the beach bar.

Rooms:
All rooms / suites have a ocean views and contain substantial wooden furniture with most modern amenities

Double rooms:
1 queen sized bed or a double bed, A/C, satellite TV, safe, phone, internet access, mini fridge, private balcony, ocean view. Available on the ground floor and first floor levels

Deluxe rooms:
1 king sized bed, A/C, satellite TV, safe, phone, Internet ready, mini fridge, private balcony, ocean view, luxurious bathroom. Available on the top floor

Junior suites:
1 queen sized bed, A/C, satellite TV, safe, phone, Internet access, fully equipped kitchen, private balcony, ocean view. Available on ground floor and first floor levels

Superior suite (2 bedroom apartment):
2 queen sized beds, 1 double sized bed, A/C, satellite TV, safe, phone, Internet access, fully equipped kitchen, two bathrooms, two private balcony, ocean view. Available on ground floor and first floor levels

Deluxe suite (2 bedroom penthouse apartment):
1 king sized bed, 2 queen sized beds, A/C, satellite TV, safe, phone, internet access, upgraded fully equipped kitchen, dining area, double living room, private double balcony, 2 bathrooms, panoramic ocean view, top floor

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Other things to do in Cabarete, Dominican Republic:

There is an abundance of optional other activities & things to do in Cabarete - you will never want of something to keep you occupied if you so choose to be:

• Wakeboarding
• Golf
• Tennis
• Horse riding
• Mountain biking
• Kayaking
• Sport fishing
• Scuba diving & snorkelling
• Spanish lessons

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Getting to Cabarete, Dominican Republic:

You can fly to any one of 4 airports:

• The closest airport to Cabarete is Puerto Plata Gregorio Luperon Airport (POP) on the North Coast of the island about 30 km west of Cabarete which is a 25 minute drive from Cabarete. Many charter flight companies fly to Puerto Plata (e.g. Thomson fly)
• Santiago (1 and a half hours away).
• Santo Domingo (5 hours away)
• Punta Cana (5 hours away)

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