Your Kite School
Kite Control is your premium kitesurf school in Portugal. At Kite Control, we take proper care of our student's individual goals, expectations, and concerns through our custom-tailored kitesurfing programs:
✔ Private Kiteboarding Lessons: learn at your own pace while your dedicated instructor focuses on your own goals.
✔ Semi-private kiteboarding lessons: learn with a friend and watch each other ride while you progress to the next level.
Whichever lesson program you take, we are confident in providing you an authentic extreme sport experience: fun and safe riding in no time!
You will learn how to kite at either of our two epic spots; « Obidos Lagoon » near the beautiful old walled town called Obidos, or « Moledo Beach » close to Viana do Castelo and the border with Spain. Obidos Lagoon is a flat water lagoon home to consistent winds that suit beginners-classified to the most advanced kitesurfers, on the south side of the lagoon close to Peniche and Baleal and just a short drive from Lisbon. Moledo Beach has epic strong thermal winds and plenty of wide, open space without the crowds, just a short drive from Porto and Viana do Castelo. These spots are kitesurfing heavens!
Teaching on the latest Ozone kites and keeping you safe and warm with the highest quality Mystic wetsuits, life vests, and harnesses - we aim to make your kitesurfing dreams become a reality as best as possible. Whether you are searching for your next adrenaline rush or just looking to try something new, kitesurfing can be the sport, the hobby and the lifestyle change you've been thirsting for. Join us in the water for an epic experience and you'll never look back.
Fueled by a strong passion for kiteboarding, our professional team certified by the International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO) and Portuguese Sailing Federation (FPV) guarantees the quickest, safest and most enjoyable way of learning to kitesurf in Portugal - after all, it's what we are all about!
Gaining popularity through our successful IKO lesson programs, Kite Control Portugal has taught hundreds of tourists and locals visiting the area. At Kite Control Kitesurfing School, we aim to make our sport accessible to people of all ages, shapes and sizes. Also with the utmost idea of making a thrill-seeking yet safe kitesurfer out of you! Our goal is to train you to become an independent rider: Cautious, Confident and Competent - and above all, joining us as an official member of our friendly kiting community.
To kitesurf is to embrace freedom: flying along with the wind, go to places you never imagined you would visit and break free from the crowd. Kitesurfing is more than just a sport; it is your ticket to the world as you take on new heights and expand your horizon by traveling and kiteboarding everywhere and anywhere around the globe!
We at Kite Control Portugal are honored to have the opportunity in sharing our passion in life with you as we help you discover yours too!
Inês - Office manager
“Born and raised in a small town on the Silver Coast, I’ve been around the lagoon since I was a kid.
After a couple of years working in the Austrian Alps and getting the best out of the winter season, in 2023 I decided to go back home for the summer. Having been in contact with water sports my whole life, thanks to my windsurfer brother, working for a kitesurf school and learning another water sport was a no brainer.
Working with Kite Control allows me to meet all types of people from different places with one passion in common while having the beautiful lagoon as background.
I speak Portuguese, English and Spanish.”
Inês California
François - Manager/Instructor
"I was born in 1988 in Belgium. I have been using kites and paragliding wings since I was a kid. I first started with buggy kiting and paragliding around 10 years old. Then I met kiteboarding and I’m now more than committed to it.
Kite Control was born in my mind when I decided to live from my passion 10 years ago. Having studied real estate marketing and worked as a bank advisor for a while, I left the golden cage and decided to follow my dreams. The office job life is definitely not for me.
I travelled for years teaching kitesurfing, riding, exploring and meeting other cultures. There is nothing more fulfilling than that. I have explored some parts of the world such as Canada, California, European Islands, Indonesia and Australia but hopefully there is still a lot more coming.
Since I quit my office job, the idea of opening my own kitesurf school never left me. And I’m now ready to welcome you in my world and so excited to pass on my passion for kiteboarding.
I speak French, English and Portuguese".
Francois Berck
Florian - Team manager/Instructor
“Skipping small sailboats since childhood, I moved to kitesurfing in 2006 and never looked back. Today, I mainly use my kites to tow me into waves from Peru to Morocco and, of course, Portugal where I started spending most of my time in 2018.
Becoming a kite instructor seemed obvious as it allows me to travel around the world discovering different locations and meeting new people. Being an instructor since 2015, I always do my best to incorporate pedagogy, fun and safety into both my lessons and coaching. Working with Kite Control allows me to guarantee great teaching locations, high quality equipment and professionalism.
Nowadays, the gliding sensations offered by the Wing Foil push me to go into the water even more often. This recent sport is evolving and I constantly strive to improve my teaching method to benefit as many people as possible.
Portugal offers a great diversity of riding conditions and I invite all riders looking for a fun way to improve their skills to join us.
I speak English, French, Spanish and Portuguese.”
Florian Zerr
Stefano - Head instructor
“Born in the coastal beauty of Puglia, Italy, my love for the beach life has been a lifelong affair. The journey of kitesurfing began for me in Perth, Australia, back in 2015. From that moment, I found myself hooked, making a lifestyle out of this thrilling passion.
Portugal, with its incredible waves and good kitesurfing conditions, became my playground. Joining the vibrant team at Kite Control has not only been a professional adventure but a chance to be part of a dynamic, motivated group. This experience is beautifully complemented by moments of sheer bliss in the ocean, indulging in the art of surfing.
For five enriching years, Portugal has been my home, and the love for what I do has only deepened.
I speak English, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.”
Stefano Cuscito
Martin - Team manager/Instructor in Moledo
"I was born in Argentina, and 12 years ago, I embarked on a kitesurfing journey that transformed my life.
Previously, I served as a secondary school teacher, dedicating my summers to teaching kitesurfing. In 2017, I made the pivotal decision to become a full-time kitesurf instructor, leading me to travel and chase the wind across more than ten different countries so far. This journey allowed me to connect with numerous individuals along the way.
My passion extends to various boardsports, including surfing, wing foiling, and skating, making Portugal a special place for me.
Conducting kitesurfing lessons at Moledo Beach in Portugal is truly enchanting. The long, unspoiled sandy beach offers a picturesque view, complemented by consistent side-on winds.
Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, I find joy in bridging communication across different cultures."
Martin Frare
Kris - Instructor
“Your go-to Polish instructor with a lifelong love for water sports sparked at the age of six.
For the past eight years, I've been sharing my passion for kitesurfing across the globe, imparting knowledge in some of the most renowned destinations. From the sun-kissed shores of Brazil to the turquoise waters of Caribbean islands. I've dedicated myself to spreading the joy of kitesurfing far and wide. Spending countless hours on the beach, I've explored nearly every water sport imaginable, immersing myself in the rhythms of the ocean.
Now stationed in Kite Control alongside a group of like-minded enthusiasts I continue to pursue my dreams. Rooted in a deep appreciation for nature and the thrill of living in the moment, I approach each day with a blend of enthusiasm, patience, and professionalism.”
Kris