Gulf Of Roses (Spain)

Gulf Of Roses (Spain)

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  • Bay of Roses Windsurfing

    Windsurfing takes place along the long sandy Bay of Roses with most of the concentration of sailing taking place behind the La Ballena Alegra camping park, just south of El Escala on the Mediterranean Sea.

    The Tramuntana wind from the Pyrenees provides a reliable sea breeze in the summer months (June, July, Aug & Sept).

    The shoreline basically runs North to South and the most common wind direction is from the South-East making it cross on-shore.

    As the wind increases in the afternoon the chop also increases with along with a small to medium shore break.

    The water depth increases reasonably sharply making it a good location for foiling which is very popular in this location and is also one of the locations for the PWA foiling championships.

    This area is also very very popular for kite surfing so there are designated areas for windsurfing & kitesurfing to try and keep the potential for carnage to a minimum.

    Whilst ION Club is the most prominent Windsurfing Centre in the area there are a couple of other smaller outfits along the beach where you might be able to snag a better deal if budget is a constraint.

    WIND:

    The best time for the thematic winds is April to September with average winds speeds ranging from 12 – 20 knots however the afternoon seabreeze is usually at the higher end of the scale.

    ABILITIES:

    This spot is good for all levels; beginners in the morning when the wind is light; intermediate as the wind builds and then advanced when the wind reaches ful strength

    WATER:

    The water temperature during the summer month (June to Sept) range from 19 – 23 Deg C. During winter temperatures can be as low as 13 Dec C…..brrr!!

    So if you are looking for the windiest period, warmest air temps and warmest water temps the best times to visit would be June, July, August & September.

    RIGGING:

    The beach is huge so there is plenty of space for kites & windsurfers to rig.

    LAUNCHING:

    Launching is off a sandy beach with a moderate shore break as the winds increases.

    POTENTIAL HAZARDS:

    None to speak of

  • Sailing Centres

    There a couple of sailing centres located along the Bay; the most impressibe is the ION Club where you can rent just about any type of windsurfer or kite and/or get lessons for all abilities....

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      ION Club Golf de Roses

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      Services Overview:
      • Premium Gear Rentals
      • Beginners Gear Rentals
      • Kids Gear Rentals
      • Walk-Up Rentals
      • Hourly Rentals
      • Advanced Booking Rentals
      • Adults Lessons
      • Kids Lessons
      • Kids Club
      • Safety Observers
      • Rescue Craft
      • Kitesurfer Storage
      • Parking
      • Photo Service
      Location of centre:
      • Walk from accommodation
      • Beachfront
      Facilites:
      • Food
      • Beach Bar
      • Showers
      • Changing Rooms
      • wifi
      • Shady Seating Area
      • Sun Beds
      • Retail Shop
      • Equipment Washing
      Other equipment for rent:
      • SUPs
      • Surf Boards
      • Wing Foils
      ION Club Roses ION Club is a full-service windsurfing & kiting centre located right on the beach at the Bay of Roses. They offer rental gear for virtually all disciplines of kiting and windsurfing as well as for all ages. They have a designated kiting area and windsurfing area for safety and during the summer months they move the windsurfing Read more...
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      Fase Wind

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      • Beginners Gear Rentals
      • Kids Gear Rentals
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      • Adults Lessons
      • Kids Lessons
      Location of centre:
      • Beachfront
      Facilites:
      • Food
      • Beach Bar
      • Shady Seating Area
      • Retail Shop
      Fase Wind Fase Wind is a small windsurfing centre located adjacent to the Las Dunas camping area (about 2 km north of where the ION Club is located). They have a small cafe/bar and hang-out area and offer lessons for kids through to adults for all levels. There is also a small windsurfing retail shop here.   Read more...

  • Where To Stay at Bay of Roses

    There are basically 3 options when it comes to staying & sailing at the Bay of Roses depending on your priorities.

    Camping Grounds

    If you are there mostly to sail at every opportunity or if you have a group or kids who you want to keep entertained, you can't go past one of the many camping grounds along the foreshore of the bay. In particular if lessons or renting gear is important then the La Bellena Alegra Camping Ground & Bungalow Resort is ideal as you have direct access to the ION Club. These camping grounds are not your typical small camping area, they have multiple swimming pools, restaurants, bars (some even with nightclubs) and the house thousands of people (pretty much like a small town). Most of them offer villas & cabins as well as camping sites.

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      Camping La Ballena Alegra

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      • 4-star
      Beach Access:
      • Beach-front
      Room Types:
      • Single
      • Twin
      • Double
      • Triple
      • Quad
      • Family
      Room Facilities:
      • Kitchen or kitchenette
      • Private Bathroom
      • Balcony or Terrace
      Property Facilities:
      • Child Friendly
      • Restaurant(s)
      • Bar(s)
      • Outdoor Pool
      • Day Spa
      • Fitness Centre
      • Communal Lounge Area
      • Car Parking
      • Pet Friendly
      Activities:
      • Entertainment
      • Bikes
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      Camping La Ballena Alegra This camp ground is huge with accommodation for up to 6,000 people. It is more like a town than a camping park with restaurants (piza, pub, bakery, Grill, bars (and even a disco!). There is a supermarket, mini-mart and a bottle-shop for all of your grocery needs. To keep the kids entertained there are multiple swimming Read more...

    L'Escala

    If you are wanting more of a traditional Spanish experience you can't go past the beautiful seaside town of L'Escala. This lovely town has an old area with narrow streets and historic buildings as well as a newer area. There are some wonderful beaches, restaurants, bars and shops so even the non-sailors in a group will be delightfully happy staying here. The town is only about 10 mins drive from the sailing areas along the bay so not to far to travel when the wind starts to come up.

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    Roses

    The town of Roses is located about 30 mins north of the sailing areas although it is possible to also sail from the main beach at Roses but this is not as popular for advanced sailors as there is a point protruding out at the northern end of the bay which blocks a lot of the prevailing winds. Roses is very touristy but still has a nice Spanish feel and there is a vast amount of accommodation making for competitive rates. The beaches are perfect for lazing around on and there are restaurants & bars to keep anyone satisfied for weeks. Roses is probably more suited to people who want a holiday in the sun at a more tourist oriented location and who may want to do some sailing whilst they are there.

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  • There is a great beach bar/cafe right next door to ION Club on the beach which is a great place to hang out.

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Suited to: Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
Best wind direction:
  • SE
Sailing type:
  • Flat Water Blasting
  • Bump and Jump
  • Foiling
  • Longboard Cruising
  • Intermediate Wave Sailing
WIND:

The best time for the thematic winds is April to September with average winds speeds ranging from 12 – 20 knots however the afternoon seabreeze is usually at the higher end of the scale.

Ability:
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
Best months:
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
Water Type:
  • Flat Water
  • Small Waves
  • Open Sea
  • Bay
  • Moderate Temp Water
  • Salt Water
Launching Area:
  • Sand
  • Shore Break
  • Easy Launching
Parking:
  • Free Parking
Nearby Services:
  • Accommodation
  • Camp Ground
  • Bar
  • Restaurants
  • Public Toilets
  • Cold Showers
  • Kite Shop
  • Windsurfer Shop
Address: Unnamed Road
Bay Of Roses
Girona
17470
Spain

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