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The Indian Ocean Has It All

Words by Planet Kitesurf Holidays

Having racked up a few air miles scouring the Planet for the world’s best kitesurfing holiday destinations, the team at Planet Kitesurf Holidays think the Indian Ocean is where it’s at. The Indian Ocean offers the perfect combination of world-class kitesurfing, luxury and adventure. Think dreamy island destinations where top hotels combine with world-class kiting facilities.

Here is a brief glimpse into the best kiting spots in the Indian Ocean:

Sri Lanka

Planet Kitesurf Holidays offer getaways to Sri Lanka at two main spots – the remote and secluded Mannar and the more popular and well-known Kalpitiya. In Sri Lanka you can look forward to huge flat shallow kitesurfing areas and beautiful, rustic accommodation surrounded by nature. Sri Lanka boasts amazing wind stats between May and September and it’s also a great place to learn to kitesurf. You can also extend your kitesurfing holiday to Sri Lanka by adding on an amazing tour to discover the fascinating culture and scenery of this beautiful country.

Here is the KW travel guide for Mannar and Kalpitiya

Maldives

The Maldives archipelago extends over an exquisite area that is home to some of the most beautiful islands on earth with turquoise, warm water. Here you will find a handful of amazing resorts that offer huge flat-water lagoons that are perfect for the prevailing wind conditions. This is also a great destination if you want to take the family or partner along for the ride as the resorts also offer a range of other activities to enjoy.

Mauritius

Mauritius has to be the ultimate in a luxury kitesurf holiday – one of the world’s ultimate kitesurfing destinations. Here you can find amazing holiday deals in the May to November wind season with up to 60% off luxury resort-style properties. With flat-water lagoons perfect for beginners or practicing new tricks and world-class waves, the kiting doesn’t get any better than in Mauritius.

Here is the KW travel guide for Mauritius

Mozambique

In Southern Mozambique around the area of Vilanculous you will find a remote, uncrowded kitesurfing area with large flat-water sections with sandbanks and protected bays. Travel between islands discovering different spots every day and discover a unique country with fantastic wildlife safari add on tours available.