Kitesurf Paradise in Indonesia

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Magalie DURANT 
 
 
 
  
Spot génial ! Toujours du vent, l’eau est chaude et le centre de kite est chouette  ! Toute l’équipe est aux petits soins pour passer un agréable séjour et le manager Al est vraiment au top. Un accord a été trouvé avec la communauté locale qui cultive les algues pour partager la zone entre les pratiquants de kite et eux. On recommande !
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Richard M 
 
 
 
  
Kindest, warmest, friendliest people.
Delicious food.
Inviting and comfortable accommodation and environs.
Strong, reliable and consistent wind.
Set up on the grass, then take off for an awesome day of kiting.
Highly recommended.
Can't wait to return!
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 Stefan Reinhard 
 
 
 
  
I live in South Sulawesi (Bira) myself and finally visited this kitesurfing spot for a refresher after taking a 3 day course in Sri Lanka last year.

Our instructor Al was super friendly and very patient. He taught me and a friend in English and Indonesian language :)

The wind was strong and steady unlike my first experience kitesurfing. And from what I hear (also from other guests staying there who practice this sport for decades) it's really one of the best spots in the world specially for the wind conditions.

Me and my friend also enjoyed the hang our area with the pool one night. Luckily they had some nice cold beers as well.

We will for sure come back very soon. For me/ us to have such an amazing kitesurfing spot between Bira and Makassar is a real blessing.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Tanja Junker 
 
 
 
  
Acommodation
We have choosen the Penyu Bungalow, which is a lovely double bungalow with mosquito net snd AC. You can enjoy your hot shower in an open bathroom.

The resort is a dream, its huge, after your kite sesh you can enjoy swimming in the clean pool or enjoy your coconut in the chillout area.
Wake up and get directly from your bed to board. The resort is directly in front of the accommodation.

People
The staff is amazing! They work together with the local people from Jeneponto to offer for everybody a win win situation.
I almost cried when I left this place.

Area
Jeneponto is super remote, people living mostly from seaweed. It is not a rich area, but i‘ve been kiting in more than 10 different countries all over the world, i can say the people here are the most friendliest you‘ll meet.
There is trash , but not on the spot. The employees are cleaning the whole spot daily. But trash you‘ll find all over asia.

Food
The restaurant from the resort is super good. You‘ll enjoy traditional indonesian food and amazing yellow curry to a super fair price.

Nightlife
You won’t find any nightlife here. We mostly went to bed around 9 pm , after a full day of kiting and yoga.

Weather
I stayed 10 days, and 10/10 the wind was full on. I brought 3 kites and used all of them. Mostly my middle and small one.

Rental
You can rent the newest f-one gear, they have a very large choice.

Thanks to Al and the whole team, you‘ll be missed.

Next trip to Jeneponto is already in the planing :)
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 rochus 
 
 
 
  
I had a fantastic time in Jeneponto! I spent 9 days and was every day on the water. There is still some seaweed, but there is plenty of space even at low tide.

The resort is in a peaceful and serene environment. They have a cooperative relationship with the local community - most staff are locals (and they are all really kind and welcoming), they buy products and services locally and the community is involved in (gently) developing the touristic potential of the area (eg, the local tourism school has a project to revalue the beach and keep it clean).

Overall highly recommended place for those who look for stable wind for kitesurfing away from the rush of the usual touristic spots.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 JUAN MAS 
 
 
 
  
Amazing place, great wind and very nice people!