Wind Holidays in Coche Island.
Coche island is located between Margarita island and the mainland of Venezuela. This is one of three islands along with Margarita and Cubagua that forms the Nueva Esparta State of Venezuela. The population is approximately 9,000 habitats. The climate is tropical, with an average temperature of approximately 27- 38°C (85-100°F). Island's borders are entirely in the Caribbean Sea. The capital is San Pedro . Other towns are El Bichar, Guinima, El Amparo, El Guamache and La Uva. The economy depends mainly on tourism. 
San Pedro is a very colorful settlement with its very own personality. There are beautiful and tranquil beaches on the island to enjoy. To access the island take the boat or ferry from Margarita. This is a place where you can spend a quiet windsurfing or kitesurfing vacation far from the stress of the city. The official language is Spanish, although in the hotel area and on the beaches people speak some English, Portuguese and German. When to go: The winds generally blow all year. The windiest season is from November till May. Though, the highest wind months are from January to March. In May the wind gets a little weaker, but steadier than in the highest wind months. The least windy time is from August to October. Even during these months, you would expect planing conditions for almost half of your holiday. Conditions: The wind blows across the salt flats (salina) and beach, giving perfect, super flat water conditions. It feels like sailing on silk. Coche is ideal for both kiting and windsurfing; however it has recently become more popular among Kitesurfers. 
With a pleasant year round air and water temperature of about 26°C (78°F) you can leave your wet suit at home! The constant offshore wind, direction is from the east, blowing at a speed of about 12 knots in the morning and gradually building to around 25 knots in the afternoon. Kitesurfing in this wind direction feels a little strange in the beginning, but once you have got to know the fishermen who are in charge of the rescue service for kitesurfers, you will feel absolutely safe. Nowdays, apart from catching fish, the fishermen spend most of their time helping kitesurfers; they perform this task well and quite reliably. The skill level required is intermediate to advance. The beach areas are not shallow. Waterstarting skills are recommended as the wind blows directly offshore. Beginners that come here can still practice wind or kitesurfing as long as they keep in mind the offshore wind conditions and the risk of drifting out to sea. Beaches to kite or windsurf from: Beautiful Playa La Punta is the main beach with its white sand and tranquil turquoise water. It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy kiting or windsurfing. The beach is divided into two kitesurfing zones: one zone for advanced and the other zone for intermidiate level sailors. Playa El Oasis and El Coco are two other beaches also worth visiting. El Coco, however, is a narrow beach with cliffs. 
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