Possibly the best tourist beach on the Costa Brava, Platja d'Aro is also an idyllic place to windsurf.  All along its nearly 3km of perfectly groomed sand there are various designated canals from which head out and surf the tropical blue waters of the bay.  On the far south end is the windsurf school that houses our sensor and, by the way, was where yours truly learned to windsurf some years ago.

This magnificent spot between Cambrils and Riumar is well known among our users in Tarragona, especially windsurfers, who've been enjoying its "garbís" and "levantes" (SW and E winds) for years.  But now it's become a key spot for kiters as well since some of the town's firemen are also kitesurfers and have managed to set up a canal where kiting is allowed in summer.  Don't tell anyone!

Our users had been asking for a station in Badalona for quite some time, but it always seemed too close to the sensor in Barcelona to us.  When we saw with our own eyes that the wind is actually different there - often several knots stronger - we were finally convinced.  You can see our sensor on top of the well-known Club Náutico Bétulo, home to various champions and important windsurfing championships.

This extremely long sandbar is ideal for windsurfing and kitesurfing with thermal winds in the Ebro Delta, especially since you can kitesurf without worrying during the prohibition season on the rest of the beaches.  On one side there's a huge, shallow lagoon to learn in, and on the other side is open sea.  Being so barren and undeveloped, we had a hard time finding a suitable place for our sensor, but we've finally got it.  It's on top of the Mediterrani Blau Hotel, next to the Eucaliptus campground.

Our newest sensor is located on the L'Olla beach in Altea, Alicante.  Here you can sail with fantastic "levantes" (east winds) while putting on a show for the community of Russian mafia who overlook the bay from their multimillion-euro mansions up on the mountain.

Now we have a sensor on this fantastic windsurfing and kitesurfing beach between Peñíscola and Benicarló.  It's on top of the Gran Hotel Peñíscola, right on the beachfront behind the main sailing area.  By the way, the hotel is great and has mega-offers for sporting groups.  It also has a fantastic pool and spa - perfect to keep your family entertained while you're sailing.  Try it out, and remember to say BuscaViento sent you!

This summer we're trying out our new sensor on this essential windsurfing and kitesurfing spot on the Valencian coast.  You'll see it on top of the Chispa Hotel, right on the beachfront and, by the way, right above the Comunidad Valenciana's webcam:   webcam.comunitatvalenciana.com

A classic, can't-miss beach in Alicante.  Our sensor is installed at the area's reference point for windsurfing and kitesurfing:  The Parres Center, right on the sand.

It was about time we did a favor for our good users in Castellón, who've been enjoying our service for several months now without a single sensor in the province of Castellón!  For those in the capital who can escape for a few hours at lunchtime to sail and go back to work without anyone noticing, we have a new sensor on the fantastic Gurugú beach, in the windsurfing and kitesurfing club.

Another gift for our Castellón users - a beautiful spot on the Arenal beach whose active windsurf club has a long history.

The best spot in Alicante, and we've placed our sensor in the best windsurfing and kitesurfing center in the area:  The Parres Center, a veritable magnet for all the local action (including beautiful girls!).

Our survey has confirmed the legend:  The thermal winds on Vergel beach are not the same as those at Oliva, especially in a famous narrow strip known as "la Chimenea", where it tends to blow stronger.  This, along with other factors, makes Vergel beach more suited for windsurfing, and Oliva better for kitesurfing.  Conclusion:  We need a sensor in Vergel!  Now we have one:  on April 10th our station started transmitting from a beachfront house right next to what used to be the "Chachi Piruli" beach club.

Now we have a sensor at this key spot for the winter season.  Our sensor is on top of the Club Náutico, where the wind comes in clean from all directions, especially from the NE and E which are the most important winds here.  It even appears it will give good readings from the W for sailing in Puebla de Farnals as well:  the day we installed, a 15-20 knot west wind was blowing which almost blew us off the roof several times.

Installing at this spot has turned out to be a sensation.  The popularity of this beach was greater than we expected, most likely due to the large membership in the Windsurfing Club and its proximity to Valencia.  When they found out we were installed a sensor, 7 people signed up the same day, two of which even climbed to the top of the tower in the sports center while we were working, with all the wires still hanging out!  We placed the sensor on top of the athletics tower at the Parque Deportivo Dehesa - the highest, clearest point in a several-kilometer radius, next to the beach and the Windsurfing Club.  The west wind was also blowing strong that day, and we came back with a nice cold.

Our conquest of the Valencian coast began on Aug. 25, 2004 when we planted a mast in this well loved spot, where the strongest thermal winds in the stretch between Valencia and Cullera usually blow.  Call it "Garbí", "Xaloc" or whatever you want (everyone we've talked to in Valencia has their own theory...) - the fact is that it comes from the SE and picks up some fairly good waves near Mareny Blau.  The traditional sailing area is in front of the old Ariane Hotel and a little bit farther down, so that's where we stuck our sensor:  on the lot of the old Ariane Hotel, just behind the first dune, where the wind comes in clearly from all directions.  The interesting thing is that the property is now home to a plankton farm, the only one of its kind in Spain.  (Bet you didn't know that the food chain of all living beings begins on beach of Mareny Blau...)  If you want to give your aquarium fish a gourmet banquet, here's where you'll find it.  The owners are very friendly and will be happy to show you their little dearies (call first to set up an appointment).  More info on their website: aquazoe.parqueinnova.com

Our sensor in Oliva is now in the absolute best location:  the "Kite Oliva" kitesurf school, right on the Rabdells beach.  Here the wind readings are taken as close to the water as possible, and this famous kitesurf center becomes our reference point in Oliva.  And after sailing, don't forget to visit their new "Kite Oliva Shop" in the "Oliva Nova" shopping center, just a few meters from the school.  More info on their website:  www.kiteoliva.com

This is the most popular spot on the Mar Menor for windsurfing and kitesurfing, both for its easy access and for its strong east winds (NE, E).  We placed our sensor at an ideal spot on top of the building at the end of the dock at the CAR Infanta Cristina.  The day we installed, it was blowing 25 knots from the NE, which almost blew us off the roof into the sea among dozens of sails and kites.

Farther south, you'll find this well-known spot for sailing in north and east winds.  Our sensor is located in a privileged spot on top of the Los Nietos Sailing Club.

When a "Lebeche" (SW wind) is blowing in the Mar Menor, this is where you've gotta be.  On the pleasant beach south of Isla del Ciervo you'll find one of the best windsurfing and kitesurfing schools in the area, and an unbeatable beach atmosphere.  As you'd expect, our sensor is installed in an ideal location right on the beach, on top of the Manga Surf sailing school.  Check out their website:  www.mangasurf.com .

If you want to sail on the Mediterranean side with bigger waves, this is the best spot.  It's at the very top of the Mar Menor, east of San Pedro del Pinatar, past the saltworks and right below the port.  This long, untamed beach has good "Levante" (NE, E) and "Jaloque" (SE) winds.  It has easy access and a large parking lot where you can rig your equipment.  Our sensor is right on the beach on top of the lifeguard hut.