This kitespot is another alternative for those days that in Tarifa the wind is too strong. The beach is wide but has mostly rock bottom. If you are going on a very good day to Caños de Meca, you will find also a very good spot for surfing waves.
Caños de Meca is about 10 min from Conil de la Frontera. The bay on the left from the Faro de Trafalgar is one of the best spots to ride.
Check out the individual posts about the kitespots in Tarifa for more info.
- Distance from Tarifa
- approx. 65 km (45 min drive via Cadiz)
- Best time to go
- You can go kitesurfing all year around
- Works better when in Tarifa is too strong wind
- Beach
- Fine sand and rocks in the water and sand
- Length: 2.700 m
- Width: 40 m
- Water temperature
- Summer: 22 to 25 °C
- Winter: 16 to 18 °C
- East wind (Levante)
- Usually is off shore or side off shore
- It is not that strong like in Tarifa
- West wind (Poniente)
- Normally side shore near the apartments
- Side on shore near the lighthouse
- Kite size
- Levante: 7 to 9 m²
- Poniente: 9 to 15 m²
- Waves
- With strong wind, good waves
- In winter and with Levante you can get waves 2 to 3 meters
- Great waves at the reef
- Recommended level
- Expert
- Dangers
- There are rocks in the water and at the beach
- Infrastructure
- Chiringuitos and restaurants with toilets
- Public showers
- Parking close to the beach
Wind forecast
Pros and cons in Caños de Meca
When is strong Levante in Tarifa, you have less wind in Caños de Meca
Levante wind is normally more constant
Wide beach to launch and land your kite
Is not so crowded like in Tarifa
On no wind days, lots of other activities
Webcams with view of the beach
It is 45 min drive from Tarifa
In high season this spot can get crowded (July and August)
Webcam
Kitespots near Caños de Meca
- Los Lances south or Campo Futbol – For all levels with Poniente, with Levante it can be very gusty
- Los Lances north or Arte Vida – Known for its nice waves
- Punta Paloma and Los Porros – Safe spot with Levante, good thermal wind
- Conil de la Frontera – Wind blows almost always off shore, much better if you have some skills
- El Palmar – Well known for its waves
Here you can find a complete list of the kitespots in Tarifa.
More infos about Tarifa and surroundings
Visit the post about Tarifa, the town which is connecting several kitespots like this one. There you will find some additional information about the nearest airports, bus stations and a lot more:
- No wind? In Caños de Meca you can visit Trafalgar lighthouse, go surfing, biking and so much more. Find all the alternative activities here
- You have chiringuitos at this beach to relax after your kite session. But if you want some more action in the evening, check out the post about bars and nightclubs of Tarifa
- Ready to learn kitesurfing? Find out more about the kiteschools around Tarifa
- Do you need to buy some equipment? For sure you will find what you need at the kitesurfshops in Tarifa
- For a good lunch or dinner you have a couple of restaurants nearby. But there are many more restaurants, cafes and chiringuitos near Tarifa. Discover the best here
- Next to this beach you can find some hotels and apartments. But there are several more options in Tarifa town. Find out in this post about the best accommodations and hotels
If you want to add some information about this kitespot, get in contact here 🙂
