Kite Control Portugal (Obidos, Portugal) ★★★

We are based on the south side of the epic local spot « Obidos Lagoon » close to Peniche and Baleal and just a short drive from Lisbon. This place is Portugal's kitesurfing heaven! Our kitesurfing school is located on a spot that boasts epic conditions for novices learning to kitesurf, while the ocean on the other side of the estuary offers perfectly peeling waves for surfing. Take your pick! Thanks to the local council’s continuous efforts to maintain the natural integrity of the landscape, this area not only remains clean and natural, but also quiet. The waters are not crowded and there is plenty of space within which to attempt to progress your kitesurfing.

Our goal is to train you to become an independent rider: Cautious, Confident and Competent - and above all, joining us as an official member of our friendly kiting community.

Fueled by a strong passion for kiteboarding, our professional team certified by the International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO) and Portuguese Sailing Federation (FPV) guarantees the quickest, safest and most enjoyable way of learning to kitesurf in Portugal - after all, it's what we are all about! Gaining popularity through our successful IKO lesson programs, Kite Control Portugal has taught hundreds of tourists and locals visiting the area.

ABOUT THE KITE CAMP ÓBIDOS LAGOON:
- Available all year-round (the main season is April-October).
- The houses are located in the village, close to the beach, restaurants and kite spots.
- You can easily walk to the kite spots. A 15/20min scenic walk will bring you there.
- Enjoy the wildness and the amazing scenery: the lagoon area has beautiful beaches and trails to walk and cycle around.

Kite Control is your premium kitesurf school in Portugal. At Kite Control, we take proper care of our student's individual goals, expectations, and concerns through our custom-tailored kitesurfing programs:
- Private Kiteboarding Lessons: learn at your own pace while your dedicated instructor focuses on your own goals.
- Semi-private kiteboarding lessons: learn with a friend and watch each other ride while you progress to the next level.

Kitesurf lesson 1 - fly the kite:
- Kite equipment and wind theory: get familiar with setting up the kite and learn how to check the weather forecast.
- Know how to use the control bar and the safety systems.
- Learn how to fly the kite in the water, master the different flying techniques and understand the wind window.
- Learn how to perform the self-rescue (technique to bring you back safely to the shore in case you have a problem in the water).
- Learn how to pack the equipment properly.

Kitesurf lesson 2 - body drag:
- Learn how to launch and land the kite safely.
- Learn how to walk with the kite.
- Learn the different body dragging techniques (drag your body through the water using the power of the kite). This will help you to work on your balance and really understand the power of the kite.
- Through this lesson, you will also learn how to get back to the board in deep water (the board will sometimes come off your feet during the exercises and you will need to retrieve it using a body dragging technique) .

Kitesurf lesson 3 - water start:
- Water start theory.
- Learn how to place the board on your feet while keeping the kite stable in the air.
- Learn how to keep your position in the water, board on, and get ready for your first water start (the most wanted step by all the students).
- Master the different water start techniques.
- Get your first rides.

Kitesurf lesson 4 - ride the board:
- Learn how to ride over longer distances.
- Learn how to keep your balance and control the riding speed.
- Learn how to perform a controlled stop.
- Learn how to keep power in your kite whilst riding.

Kitesurf lesson 5 - ride upwind:
- Learn how to ride upwind and you will never have to walk with the kite anymore to get back to where you started your session. Riding upwind is the key to becoming an independent kitesurfer.
- Learn about the navigation rules.
- Learn how to change direction.
- You will be ready to go kiting on your own, safely.

We teach in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.

You need to bring a bathing suit to wear underneath the wetsuit, a towel, some water, some sunscreen and a pair of sunglasses - we provide everything else.

To rent equipment you have to be an independent kiteboarder!
1/2 day (up to 3h) - 70 euros
Entire day (over 3h) - 90 euros
1 week - 350 EUROS

The tranquil inland waters are home to a variety of wildlife which can be enjoyed from one of the scenic walks. On the southern part of the lagoon estuary, the Bom Sucesso beach (where we are based) offers a wildlife trail accompanied with a spectacular panoramic scenery from atop of the cliffs. We can organize other group activities like surfing, mountain biking and Yoga at extra cost.