Kiteboarding spot Banna Beach (Tralee)
Posted on 16. Apr, 2010 by admin in Kite spots
Location:
Co Kerry, Ireland
Banna is a 7 mile sandy beach with fantastic surroundings. The sun shines even when the rest of Kerry is wet and dull.
Plenty of unspoiled beach that works in winds from South to S.W to W to N.W to N and even north east.
Open to the atlantic storms and massive swell. Perfect for big waves and fun riding.
On the Gulf stream so the water so yo can ride all year
Perfect Lagoon for teaching both beginners and advanced students.
Directions:
Get to Tralee and take the main road to Ballyhuige pass through Ardfert and 2 miles on the left is the sign for the turn off to Banna. Follow the road which goes straight to the Beach carpark.
Beach rules:
When you ge to the main carpark your on the beach. Only launch to the left or the right of the carpark. During the summer (june & july) when it is busy with other beach users launch outside of the lifeguard flags. The beach is very big so please avoid the othe beach users but not the worry it is not often busy and there is lots of space. Both the IKSA and BKSA finals were held at Banna last year at the same time. Enjoy it but respect it.
Wind details:
Main winds south to south west normally but climate change has effected the consistency of prevailing wind direction. But the wind itself is constantly blowing from some direction. It has plenty of unspoiled beach that works in winds from South to S.W to W to N.W to N and even north east . If the sun is shining in Kerry it will be shining at Banna even though it could be raining a mile inland.
Day activities:
Banna beach hotel & holiday homes is only a 5 min walk from beach. There is a pool and sauna with kids fun house etc. Tralee has a lot to offer if theres nothing blowing.
Night scene:
Visit Tralee or dingle.