Costacabana

Costacabana is a sheltered bay location on Spain's southern Mediterranean coast near Almería. The spot features a narrow sandy beach backed by residential development, with a large protected bay offering relatively calm water conditions. The bay configuration provides natural wind acceleration on side-shore directions (East or West winds), though the narrow fetch and protective geography limit wave development. Water conditions are predominantly choppy and small, typical of a semi-enclosed bay environment. The spot suits beginner to intermediate kiters seeking flat-water or small-wave practice in a protected setting. Key considerations include managing limited wind window due to surrounding terrain, staying clear of the irrigation canal system visible in the northern portion, and being aware of boat traffic in the waterway infrastructure. The low wind reliability (4.7%) and minimal average wave height (0.59m) indicate this location functions primarily as a light-wind flat-water venue rather than a wave-riding destination.