El Pollo (Cullera)

El Pollo (Cullera) is a wide, sandy beach launch on the Cullera coast that’s primarily used for wind sports, especially kitesurfing. Conditions are described as chop with small-to-medium wave activity, and the water is consistently reported as clear. Wind is dominated by a reliable afternoon thermal pattern during the warmer season. Multiple sources describe a thermal sea-breeze development that starts around about 2:00 PM and continues until roughly 8:00 PM, aligning with the best months of April through September. Reported best winds are around the high-teens to ~20 knots (with some sources citing a working range around 12–20 knots), making it well-suited to freeride-style sessions and freestyle/wave riding when the chop builds. Kitesurfing is generally considered accessible due to the space for launching and riding, and sources vary from beginner-friendly to intermediate-leaning skill expectations. Summer use may involve designated kite zones/channels to separate riders from swimmers, so it’s important to check local regulations at the specific entry point. A major safety consideration is that offshore wind (west/Poniente) can push directly out to sea and is specifically warned against without appropriate support. While surfing exists, it’s secondary to kitesurfing and windsurfing. Surf is described as an exposed beach-break with soft, mushy character and average quality, producing short rides. Winds from the West can groom the surf, and on bigger swell it may close out. For access, the route is described as taking the coast road from Valencia toward Cullera and then following a small exit named “El Pollo” (after about 35 km) that reaches the beach. Wetsuit guidance is consistently reported as fall-to-spring, with the heavier suit in winter and lighter coverage during summer.