Kite Club Cabarete is on the North Shore of the Caribbean island of Dominican Republic .
The closest Airport is Puerto Plata (POP). Cabarete is due east just a 20 minute transfer away ($35)
There are other Airports in DR like Santiago (1.5hr away) and Santo Domingo (4hrs away).
For your convenience it is recommended you fly into Puerto Plata.
Kite Club is on the upwind tip of Kite Beach , just west of Cabarete Bay and Downtown Cabarete. There is a transfer service running from Surf Camp to Kite Beach every day at 11.30am. Or you can walk from Cabarete Bay along the beach or take a “Moto Concho” (motorbike taxi) for around RD$40 or a Car Taxi for RDS300
Keep an eye out for the Kite Club sign or cal 809 571 9748 for directions.
Here are some links to Airlines and Tour Operators who have direct flights into Puerto Plata Airport (POP). Flying from:
Miami FL (MIA) to Puerto Plata (POP), American Airlines www.aa.com
New York/Newark (NWK) to Puerto Plata (POP) Continental Airlines www.continental.com or Jet Blue www.jetblue.com
Atlanta GA (ATL) to Puerto Plata (POP) Delta Airlines www.deltaair.com
(Other US Cities to POP non-direct: via MIA or NWK or ATL)
London Gatwick (LGW) to Puerto Plata (POP) www.charterflights.co.uk www.firstchoice.co.uk/flights/
Manchester (MAN) to Puerto Plata (POP) www.charterflights.co.uk www.firstchoice.co.uk/flights/
London Heathrow (LHR) via Miami (MIA) to Puerto Plata (POP) British Airways www.britishairways.com
Check these airlines for flights from Europe to Puerto Plata: Air France, Balair, Condor,Spanair, Air Portugal, Hapag Lloyd, Iberia, Lauda Air, LTU Britania, Finnair, Leisure Air, Malev Air, and Sobelair
El Encuentro - one of the most famous reef-breaks of the North-Coast
- is located only 10 minutes from the Surf Camp. Just enjoy surfing
in warm water and safe conditions. The best time to surf is from December
to April but there are conditions for beginners all year.
Playa Caleton: 45 min from here, small and very nice, romantic
Caribbean, crystal blue water, fish specials, lobster and typical
fresh Surfer-Cocktail
Playa Grande: the most famous, around 1 hour drive, beautiful
bay, big beach, nice water and waves, fresh fish.
Playa Preciosa: 2 min from Playa Grande. You have to see
the beautiful Caribbean nature at it´s best!
1 week Beginner Surf Course
5 days classes
7 days material + transfer
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1 week
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$199 |
2 week Beginner Surf Course
10 days classes
14 days material + transfer
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2 week
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$299 |
Surf Board Rental
1 day including leash, wax and
transfer to and from Playa Encuentro
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1 day
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$15 |
Surf Board Rental
1 week including leash, wax and
transfer to and from Playa Encuentro
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1 day |
$85 |
Book Surfing online
Daily shuttle service for Surf Packages:
Surf Camp to Encuentro Surf Beach 6.35 and 8.35
Encuentro Surf Beach to Surf Camp 8.00 and 10.45
We have a first class Wakeboarding outfit run by UK's Adam Trotman, UK Nationals Open Mens 2005 Champion. Adams been coaching beginners and pro riders for 7 years and he can garentee your success on a wake board. Set on the tropical Rio Jasica (Jasica River) the water conditions are perfect: warm fresh butter smooth flat water. We use the wake boarding set up to help you with your waterstarts and board skills related to kiteboarding, if we don't have enough wind for kiteing you are still able to ride and learn. Also available: Water Skiing, Mono Skiing, Knee Boarding, Wake Skating, Sliders & Kickers. Tows are $35 per person including all equipment and private coaching.
Please send us an enquiry for more information and booking.
Cabarete has been a top Windsurfing location for more than 20 years and for a good reason. With the same elements that make it a great kitesurfing spot you'll have a blast Windsurfing here too. Whether you're a complete beginner or a pro our Windsurfing partner Carib Bic Centre has everything you need. With beginner to advanced lessons daily and Equipment rental from a pool of first rate Boards and Sails from brands like: Naish Boards & Sails, JP, Tabou and Bic Sport.
Please send us an enquiry for more information and booking.
Motor Cross, Mountain Biking, Canyoning, White Water Rafting, Whale Watching, Golf, Scuba Diving, Hoby Cat & Laser Sailing, Deep Sea Fishing, Spear Fishing, Para Gliding.
MONEY
Dominican Peso (RD$)
LANGUAGE is Spanish. English is spoken in tourist areas.
TIME DIFFERENCE GMT -5 hours
ELECTRICITY 110/120-volt alternating current, 60 hertz. An American adapter plug is recommended.
TELEPHONE The dialling code for Cabarete is: 001 (809) +local no.
Mobile network: UK and European mobiles do work most of the time.
INTERNET There are several internet cafés nearby and there is wireless internet connection in Cabarete Surf Camp.
CLIMATE The climate is tropical with temperatures around 28-30 degrees. For the cooler evenings during winter and the air-conditioned rooms a light pullover is advisable.
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Police, Fire, or Ambulance - Call 911
Medical Centre Cabarete : 001 (809) 571 0964 (Open 24 Hours)
Puerto Plata Medical centre: 001 (809) 586-2342 / 001 (809) 586-4140
Address of Medical centre in Puerto Plata:
Centro Médico Bournigal, Antera Mota Street, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, PO BOX #25
Email medical centre in Puerto Plata: info@bournigal-hospital.com
Ambulance service This is a private nationwide service called "Movi-med" It operates in Santo Domingo , Santiago , Puerto Plata and La Romana. Telephone numbers are as follows:
Santo Domingo : 532-0000 (area code 809) Santiago : 587-333 (area code 809) Puerto Plata: 970-0707 (area code 809)
Full payment is required at time of transport.
Consulates & Embassies
All Consulates & Embassies are located in Santo Domingo . All numbers have local area code of (809)
Canada Consulate & Embassy : 685-1136
France Embassy : 682-2605/689-2161
EU Consulate : 540-5837 E-mail: eudeldom@verizon.net.do
Germany Consulate : 565-8811
GB Embassy:472-7111/472-7671 brit.emb.sadom@verizon.net.do
USA Consulate & Embassy : 221-2171 E-mail: infocsdq@usa.gov
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