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Kites over the Almanarre beach at Hyères
Photo: Bühnenreif · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
France
Europe · France · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Hyères – L'Almanarre

Wing Kite Beginner Intermediate Advanced

A 5 km sandy beach on the tombolo west of the Giens peninsula near Hyères, usually counted among the best wind spots in France. It works on winds from east through south to north-west, with consistent conditions from May to October, water 0.5–1.5 m deep near the shore and chop rather than waves. Easy for beginners and busy in summer; the Mistral days are the ones the experienced riders come for.

Water Chop
Best season May–Oct
Suited for Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Source: windy.app · checked 2026-09-22

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