Learning to Kitesurf in Dénia: Lessons, Prices and What to Expect
What learning to kite in Dénia on the Costa Blanca looks like: the beaches, which lesson to pick and what it costs, from €50 for a first hour.
Dénia is a port town on the Costa Blanca, roughly halfway between Alicante and Valencia, and kite schools there teach almost all year round. A first hour costs €50, and a full beginner course of 10 hours €400, with the equipment included. Here is what a course looks like and which lesson to choose.
Where you learn in Dénia
Kitesurfers in Dénia use three beaches. Les Deveses on the north coast is where beginners usually start, with a school and a rental shop on the beach and levante wind. Playa dels Molins gets the strong north-west wind in winter. Playa Escollera Norte, behind the north breakwater of the port, has flat water and is for riders who already have some experience. The details are in our Dénia kite spot guide.
KS Kitesurf Wingfoil Center is based directly on the beach of Els Molins. It runs lessons seven days a week, all year, and teaches in French, English, German and Spanish. Every lesson comes with a walkie-talkie system, and the school keeps a safety boat and a jet ski close to the students.
Which lesson to pick
| Kitesurf lesson | Price per person | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Discover, 1 hour | €50 | Your first lesson: wind direction, the wind window, piloting the kite, safety rules, launching the kite |
| Progress, 2 hours | €80 | From your discover level: body drag, waterstart and kite piloting, then jibes, jumps and riding upwind |
| Progress, 4 hours | €160 | Two lessons of 2 hours |
| Progress, 6 hours | €240 | Three lessons of 2 hours |
| Course, 10 hours | €400 | Learn and progress in 10 hours; the school adds one 2-hour lesson for free |
The school's own advice is that nobody can say exactly how many lessons you will need, because every student is different, but the ideal minimum for a beginner is three lessons over three days: one discover lesson and at least two progress lessons. The best option is to learn during one week and come every day. A lesson has one or two people with one coach, and groups and families are welcome; tell the school how many you are.
| Wing foil lesson | Price | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Discover, 2 hours | €80 | Understand the wind direction, learn to stand up on the foil and to keep straight |
| Progress, 2 hours | €120 | Learn to fly and keep flying: jibes, upwind, traction and jumps |
You can request any of these lessons on the Dénia kite page, the Dénia wing foil page or the KS Kitesurf Wingfoil Center profile: choose your dates, send the request, and the school confirms the time with you.
Wind, refunds and conditions
- If there is no wind, the school reschedules the lesson or refunds it.
- The instructor can cancel or postpone a lesson in bad weather or because of a technical problem.
- You need to be able to swim 50 metres in open water and have no medical reason that prevents kitesurfing.
- All equipment for the lesson is included in the price.
When to come
Dénia is not a one-season spot: the school lists lessons all year. Thermal wind blows from April to September at about 12 to 20 knots, and the north-west wind of the winter reaches up to 25 knots. Read more in our guide to the best time to kitesurf in Dénia.
What to know before you go
- Fly into Alicante-Elche or Valencia airport and continue by road: Dénia is roughly halfway between the two cities.
- A daily Baleària ferry connects Dénia with Ibiza and the other Balearic Islands.
How much does a kitesurfing lesson cost in Dénia?
At KS Kitesurf Wingfoil Center a first 1-hour lesson costs €50, a 2-hour progress lesson €80, 4 hours €160, 6 hours €240 and a 10-hour course €400, which includes one extra 2-hour lesson. The equipment is included.
How many people are in a lesson?
One or two people with one coach. Groups and families are welcome; tell the school how many you are.
Can complete beginners learn to kitesurf in Dénia?
Yes. Schools in Dénia teach beginners all year, and Les Deveses is the beach where beginners usually start. You need to swim 50 metres in open water.
What happens if there is no wind?
At KS Kitesurf Wingfoil Center the lesson is rescheduled or refunded.
Which languages are the lessons in?
French, English, German and Spanish at KS Kitesurf Wingfoil Center.
Can I also learn wing foiling in Dénia?
Yes, KS Kitesurf Wingfoil Center teaches wing foiling: a 2-hour discover lesson costs €80 and a 2-hour progress lesson €120.
