Kitesurfing means riding a small board across the water while holding a large kite that catches the wind and pulls you forward. At Dakhla the wind is nearly always blowing at the perfect speed - not too gentle, not too strong - and the lagoon water is shallow, warm, and flat, which is ideal for learners and champions alike.
Every year, kitesurfers travel to Dakhla from Europe, America, and beyond. World championships have been held here, and some surfers have broken speed records on this very lagoon. Watching a skilled kitesurfer launch into the air and spin is a bit like watching a gymnastics display happening on the water.
The lagoon is also home to flamingos, herons, and many migratory birds that stop here on their journey between Europe and Africa. So while kitesurfers fly across the water, birds wade in the shallows at the edges. The contrast of pink flamingos and colourful kites in the same scene is something visitors never forget.