Learn to kitesurf where you stay: kite schools and camps on the spot
25 kite schools and camps on the beach of a hotel we list, in 11 destinations. For each one: certifications, languages, the conditions in front of the station and, when published, the course prices.
Updated 30 October 2026 · facts checked with official and independent sources
Egypt
Kite schools in El Gouna
Duotone Pro Center El Gouna
Duotone centre inside Casa Cook El Gouna: private or semi-private lessons only, IKO and VDWS licences, a rescue boat, open daily all year.
KitePeople
IKO kite school inside the Mövenpick Resort El Gouna: a flat lagoon 0.6 to 1 m deep, max 2 students per instructor, two rescue boats.
Osmosis Kiteboarding
Kite, foil and wing centre on the Club Paradisio beach in El Gouna: lessons on a big sandbank by boat, deep water in front, VDWS and IKO instructors.
Egypt
Kite schools in Hurghada
Harry Nass Hurghada
Harry Nass's windsurf and kite centre at the Mercure Hurghada closed for good on 26 September 2026. Harry Nass still runs its centres in Dahab.
Kite Marine - Jaz Aquamarine
IKO kite school on the Jaz Aquamarine beach in south Hurghada: lessons, rental, storage and rescue cover, plus island day trips and kite safaris.
High Surf & Kite School
IKO kite school on the beach of Long Beach Resort, Hurghada: flat, knee- to waist-deep lagoon, max 2 students per instructor, open all year.
Sultan Kite School
Kite school at Palma Resort, beside AMC Royal in north Hurghada: waist-deep sandy lagoon, courses from €130, guarded storage.
Kite Marine - Bellagio
IKO kite school on the beach of Bellagio Beach Resort in north Hurghada: private or semi-private courses, rental, storage, rescue cover and island trips.
Kite Royal Academy
IKO kite school inside Pickalbatros Palace Resort in south Hurghada: Cabrinha gear, an 8-hour beginner package for €500 and full rental from €150 a day.
Happy Surf Hurghada
Windsurf, kitesurf and SUP school in the harbour of the Continental Hotel Hurghada, about 300 m from the hotel. Open every day, 9:00 to 18:00.
Egypt
Kite schools in Marsa Alam
Tommy Friedl ProCenter
VDWS kite, wing and windsurf station on the Three Corners Equinox beach at El Naaba: a bay with swell, a lesson lagoon 2 km south, open all year.
Kiteboarding Pro Center Marsa Alam
Kite-only school with a private beach on the Casa Mare lagoon, Marsa Alam, since 2013: every water lesson one to one, about 70 kites to rent.
Egypt
Kite schools in Soma Bay
KBC Ras Soma
Kite and wing foil school on a private beach 1 km south of Steigenberger Ras Soma: max 2 students per instructor, F-ONE gear, rescue boats.
Surf Point Soma Bay
The Palm Royale's own water sports station, formerly Point Break: kitesurfing, windsurfing and SUP on the hotel grounds, behind its small marina.
ION CLUB Safaga
IKO and VDWS kite centre on the Shams Prestige grounds in Abu Soma, near Safaga: Duotone gear, storage, a safety boat. Open daily, all year.
Surfmotion
VDWS wind, kite and wing centre about 200 m upwind of the Palm Royale: a 2 km standing area 30 to 60 cm deep, separate zones and rescue boats.
Element Watersports
VDWS station next to Caribbean World: kite lessons in a shallow lagoon about 2 km north by included boat; windsurf and wing in front of the station.
Robinson Soma Bay Water Sports Station
Robinson's own VDWS station in Soma Bay for windsurf, catamaran and wing foil. No kite lessons: a free shuttle takes kiters to 7BFT KiteHouse.
Cape Verde
Kite schools in Boa Vista
Cape Verde
Kite schools in Sal
Greece
Kite schools in Naxos
Greece
Kite schools in Rhodes
Morocco
Kite schools in Dakhla
Spain
Kite schools in Fuerteventura
Sicily
Kite schools in Lo Stagnone & Marsala
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All kite schools at a glance
| School | Destination | Hotel next door | Certifications | Languages | Beginner course | Water rescue | Youngest age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duotone Pro Center El Gouna | El Gouna | Casa Cook El Gouna | IKO, VDWS | English, German, French, Arabic | Yes | ||
| KitePeople | El Gouna | Mövenpick Resort & Spa El Gouna | IKO | English | 6 h semi-private, 2 per instructor, €450 (2026) | Yes | 12 |
| Osmosis Kiteboarding | El Gouna | Club Paradisio El Gouna | VDWS, IKO | English, German, French, Arabic | 6 h in a group of 3 to 4 for €300 (2026) | Yes | |
| Harry Nass Hurghada | Hurghada | Mercure Hurghada Hotel | VDWS | German, English | |||
| Kite Marine - Jaz Aquamarine | Hurghada | Jaz Aquamarine | IKO | English, German, French, Polish | |||
| High Surf & Kite School | Hurghada | Hurghada Long Beach Resort | IKO | English, German, Polish, Russian | 12 h semi-private for €350 (site, Oct 2026) | ||
| Sultan Kite School | Hurghada | AMC Royal Hotel & Spa, SUNRISE Azalea Aqua Park Resort | English | Level 1: 6 h for €220 (website, Oct 2026) | |||
| Kite Marine - Bellagio | Hurghada | Bellagio Beach Resort & Spa | IKO | English, Russian | 3 h private or 4 h semi-private from €200 (2026) | ||
| Kite Royal Academy | Hurghada | Titanic Royal Resort | IKO | English, German, Russian | 8 h with a rental day for €500 (2026) | ||
| Happy Surf Hurghada | Hurghada | Continental Hotel Hurghada | English, German | ||||
| Tommy Friedl ProCenter | Marsa Alam | The Three Corners Equinox Beach Resort | VDWS | German, English | 9 h group course for €360 (2026) | Yes | |
| Kiteboarding Pro Center Marsa Alam | Marsa Alam | Casa Blue Resort, Casa Mare Resort | German, English | 7 h, private on the water, €290 (2025) | |||
| KBC Ras Soma | Soma Bay | Steigenberger Resort Ras Soma | VDWS | German, English, French, Arabic | 6 h semi-private for €386 per person (2026) | Yes | |
| Surf Point Soma Bay | Soma Bay | Palm Royale Resort | English | ||||
| ION CLUB Safaga | Soma Bay | Shams Prestige Abu Soma (Adults Only), Imperial Shams Abu Soma Resort | IKO, VDWS | English, German, Russian, Arabic | Yes | 12 | |
| Surfmotion | Soma Bay | Palm Royale Resort | VDWS | German, English | Yes | ||
| Element Watersports | Soma Bay | Caribbean World Resort | VDWS | English, German | |||
| Robinson Soma Bay Water Sports Station | Soma Bay | Robinson Club Soma Bay | VDWS | German, English | 8 | ||
| Boavista Kite | Boa Vista | VOI Praia de Chaves Resort | IKO instructors | English | Yes | ||
| Kite & Tonic | Sal | RIU Palace Santa Maria | Dutch, French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole | 11 h for €365 (website, Oct 2026) | Yes | ||
| Naxos Kitelife | Naxos | Mikri Vigla Hotel | IKO | English, Greek, French, German, Italian, Spanish | 11 h private for €850 (site, Oct 2026) | Yes | 14 |
| Surf & Kite Theologos | Rhodes | Logos Beach Village | VDWS, IKO | English, German | 4 h for €190 (2024) | Yes | |
| Duotone Pro Center Dakhla | Dakhla | PK25 Dakhla, Dakhla Attitude | IKO, VDWS | English, French, German, Spanish, Polish, Arabic | 10 h semi-private: 4,488–6,180 MAD (2026) | Yes | |
| René Egli by Meliá | Fuerteventura | Paradisus by Meliá Fuerteventura, ZEL Fuerteventura | IKO | English | 6 h semi-private for €395 (2026) | Yes | 15 |
| Kite Lab Sicily | Lo Stagnone & Marsala | Resort Santa Maria | IKO | English, French, Polish | 6 h private for €400 (2026) | No | 8 |
FAQ
Kite schools: your questions
How long is a beginner kite course?
Beginner courses at the schools we list run from 3 to 12 hours, most often 6, according to their price lists. Each school page lists its courses, from a first taster to the level where you ride on your own.
What age can children start kitesurfing lessons?
It depends on the school. The youngest ages published by the schools we list: ION CLUB Safaga from 12, Kite Lab Sicily from 8, KitePeople from 12, Naxos Kitelife from 14 and René Egli by Meliá from 15. Each school page gives its minimum age when the school publishes one.
How do I know a kite school is certified?
Look for IKO (the International Kiteboarding Organization) or VDWS (the German association of water sports schools): both train and certify instructors, and their websites list member centres. 20 of the 25 schools we list show an IKO or VDWS certification we could verify, and each school page says which.
Which kite schools have a rescue boat?
These schools confirm rescue on the water by boat or jet ski: Boavista Kite, Duotone Pro Center Dakhla, Duotone Pro Center El Gouna, ION CLUB Safaga, KBC Ras Soma, Kite & Tonic, KitePeople, Naxos Kitelife, Osmosis Kiteboarding, René Egli by Meliá, Surf & Kite Theologos, Surfmotion and Tommy Friedl ProCenter. For the others, ask before you book.
Which kite school is best for complete beginners?
Choose flat, shallow water where you can stand, small groups or private lessons, radio helmets and rescue on the water. Each school page gives these details when the school publishes them, with the beginner course and its price.