Atlántico, Colômbia - It's a true paradise for water sports
The beaches in the north of the South American country are bathed by the warm waters of the Caribbean and offer paradisiacal settings for water sports, just 40 minutes from Barranquilla and 50 minutes from Cartagena, Palmarito beach in Tubará belongs to the municipality of Juan de Acosta, department of Atlántico.
Far beyond the clear, warm waters that kiss its coasts, Colombia is a formidable destination, which surprises with its natural and cultural beauties.
Colombians are generally kind, very happy and outgoing people, who have a big heart and who value interactions a lot.
The place is ideal for those looking for a bit of adventure in a different country, for tourists in North America it is an excellent option with direct flights from Miami, for Europeans it is a perfect destination to escape the cold of winter. Don’t miss out on the classic, bandeja paisa, a mountain of traditional ingredients and flavors, often eaten for lunch or dinner in many parts of Colombia.
Enjoy your vacation sailing with the best sunsets the place is an authentic paradise for kitesurfing, wingfoil, windsurfing, surfing or sup, protected from the strong waves here you can practice and learn any sport safely.
SPOT OVERVIEW
The winds are constant from “ side on shore ” being more stable and stronger at the end of December to late spring with 25-35 knots from 10 am to 6 pm practically everyday, wind will start picking up in strength end of December with a peak in February and then gradually go down in strength until April/May. The ambient temperature in the Colombian Caribbean is 28 ºC and the water temperature is 26 ºC.
RENTALS
Renting equipment has never been so easy, In playa Tubará you just have to pass the small swell and go outside, you can sail upwind as far as you want, when it’s time to come back, go downwind towards our center, fun is guaranteed.
For lovers of kitesurf, wingfoil or windsurf on the waves , Salinas del Rey offers excellent conditions with waves of 1 m to 2.5 m that extend to the end of the bay.
For surfing or stand a paddle we have perfect waves for beginners or intermediate level in front of our center if you prefer a more powerful wave we will find the perfect spot for you depending on the swell.
DOWNWINDERS
Explore the coasts with our downwinds
TRAVEL
Barranquilla– Aeroporto Internacional Ernesto Cortissoz em castelhano (BAQ)
Cartagena – Aeroporto Internacional Rafael Núñez (CTG)
Flights to Barranquilla from Miami
The lowcost airline Spirit has a direct flight from Miami, Fort Lauderdale to Barranquilla. Miami is also well connected to destinations in Europe like Madrid (Spain) and Norway with Norse Atlantic Airways.
Flight to Barranquilla from Spain
You can book your ticket from Madrid directly to Barranquilla with Iberia or Avianca. There will be a stopover in Bogota or Medellin on this route. But your kitebag will go directly to Barranquilla with no hassle on the stopover even if it includes a night in Bogota.
Flight to Cartagena from Madrid
The Spanish low-cost airline Plus Ultra is flying directly from Madrid to Cartagena.
Flight to Cartagena from Amsterdam
KLM operates this route. Depending on the season it’s a direct flight or with a stopover in Bogota.
Plain – about 10 -12 hours from any european capital
Plain – about 10 hours from Miami
Travel to Santa Veronica is easy due to it’s location along the highway “Via al Mar”
Trips by road from :
Barranquilla is about 40 minutes Transfer – 40 UDS one way from airport to our center
Cartagena is about 50 minutes Transfer – 40 UDS one way from airport to our center
SEASON AND OPENING HOURS
We look forward to welcoming you to our kitesurf, windsurf, wingfoil, surf and sup school, open all year (7 days a week) from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Best season from November to April
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACCOMMODATION
Casa Agua Vela
Located on the Bay of Santa Veronica, Casa Agua Vela Hostal welcomes you in an authentic and friendly atmosphere to make your stay in Colombia unforgettable.
The hostel location is beautiful have a huge terrace with ocean view and the best sunsets in Santa Veronica.
The rooms are private with private bathroom and a modern decoration that reflects with much personality the tropical environment of the area is one of the aspects that most stands out in the design, which is also focused on creating a very relaxing environment in a way that guarantees a peaceful stay for anyone staying here.
OUR TEAM ABOUT PLAYA TUBARÁ
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