Discover the Water Sports of the Giens Peninsula

The Giens Peninsul “a boasts magnificent panoramas for contemplating natural elements, swimming, and especially for practicing water sports. If you wish to get started with disciplines like kitesurfing, kitefoiling, or wing foiling, it is the ideal spot on the Var coast. Discover the incredible potential of the Giens Peninsul” a.

The Giens Peninsula: a Unique Setting for Water Sports

The Giens Peninsul “a” offers a unique ecosystem for practicing water sports. It notably consists of salt marshes where numerous species of marine birds thrive, including the flamboyant pink flamingo or the elegant heron. It naturally attracts many ornithology enthusiasts.

A multitude of small coves allow you to relax in the shade of pines and rocks. Small ports offer true havens of peace: Giens, La Madrague, or Le Niel. Hyères has all the amenities of a medium-sized city. Near the Giens Peninsula, explore the Hyères islands, including the magnificent Porquerolles. It is a true island gem, with its pine-fringed beaches and its small Mediterranean village.

Almanarre beach hosts the KGG water sports school. It’s an opportunity to learn or improve your practice in wing foil, kitesurfing, or kitefoiling. Experts welcome you to share their passion through customized courses or training.

“Stretching along the salt road for nearly 5 kilometers, the Almanarre beach is one of the natural gems of the Giens Peninsul” a. This spot, thanks to its marine conditions, offers magnificent opportunities to develop your practice. The Mistral, a westerly wind from Provence, animates the waves and the sails of enthusiasts.

The beach sand is coral white, and the shallow water allows beginners to get started without apprehension. Imagine crystal-clear water on the shore, turning turquoise then sapphire as you move towards the open sea. It’s a unique and stunning setting to enjoy water sports.

Getting Started with Kitesurfing

To get started with kitesurfing, it is essential to take lessons with passionate experts like KGG. By acquiring the essential skills, you will be able to practice this discipline safely. The Giens Peninsula offers ideal conditions for safe learning.

Kitesurfing involves gliding on the water using the wind. The rider is pulled by a kite, or wing, which is attached to a harness for more comfort and safety. A board allows you to stay above the water. In practice, wind conditions are very important. The size of the kites changes depending on the wind strength. The weaker it is, the larger the kite that should be used.

Kitesurfing emerged about thirty years ago. The first international championship took place in 2000. Since then, this water sport has continued to gain popularity. In 2023, there were approximately 50,000 practitioners in France. Kitesurfing allows for magnificent freestyle tricks.

Discover Kitefoiling

Kitefoiling is quite similar to kitesurfing. It differs in the use of a foil that allows it to cut through the water. The foil is an accessory placed under the board that allows you to ride above the water’s surface. It is the same technology used on racing boats to lift them while sailing, based on hydrodynamics.

Foil enthusiasts particularly appreciate this water discipline. It involves a water start and progressive levitation through gaining speed. It’s a unique opportunity to experience the sensation of flying on water.

Wing Foiling: a New Trending Discipline

Wing foiling is also a variant of kitesurfing. It was introduced to the general public starting in 2019. It is therefore a new booming water sport. The rider is positioned on a board equipped with a foil. Using a wing, he rises above the water thanks to the wind’s force. It’s an ingenious combination of kitesurfing and windsurfing techniques. On-water sensations are guaranteed for board sports enthusiasts.

The Giens Peninsul “a, in the Var, offers an idyllic setting for you to relax and get started with water sports such as kitesurfing, kitefoiling, and wing foiling. Thanks to the passion of the KGG team, learn the best techniques to develop your style. This flat body of water offers all the conditions to fully experience the sensations of gliding.”