Dominican Republic - Cabarete

Airport : Puerto Plata
Time : GMT - 4 hours.
Language : Spanish
Money : Dominican Peso/American Dollars

 

Cabarete is your kite surfing Mecca, Not only do you have your amazing trade winds and an array of different kiting opportunities but you also have the down to earth people and a unique party life.

Cabarete offers everything you could possibly want, people in Cabarete are the friendliest you'll ever meet, always there to give you advice and give you a helping hand.

At night you'll find Cabarete turns into party mode. Most of the bars are situated on the beach giving you a relaxing time sitting outside listening to the waves and drinking your cocktail, before you can head off into the night until the early hours of the morning!

Kite Club

At the Kite Club you can experience the relaxed nature and chilled out atomosphere of Cabarete. Our fully qualified instructors will make your lessons safe and enjoyable.

Surf Camp

Accommodation in Cabarete is based in the Surf Camp which gives you the chill out time you'd deserve after a hard days kite surfing, along with great people and a relaxed atmosphere. The camp is only a few minutes walk to the town and the bars.

The camp provides various accommodation from sophisticated huts to deluxe en-suite apartments. Choice of accommodation will be available upon booking.

Conditions

Wind in Cabarete is always very consistent with the peak period being between June and August. Wind usually picks up around midday and carries on until the evening, in time to get back to the camp to relax before food.

Living costs

Living costs in Cabarete are very cheap with the average Cuba Libre (rum and coke) priced at around 60 pesos. Moto conchos which are the local motorbike taxi service charge around 10 - 20pesos to get to Kite Club from the camp otherwise you can take the scenic 20 minute walk along the beach.

Food is availiable at Kite Club which serves up great food to get yourself charged up for your next kite surfing session.

 

 
 
 
 
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