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Often regarded as one of the most exciting activities visitors could enjoy in Hua Hin engaging in water sports is a rite of passage for all visitors exploring Thailand’s idyllic beach resort hub for the first time. Providing the best conditions the Gulf of Thailand has to offer the beaches and oceanscapes of Hua Hin are tailor made for a wide range of water bound activities. A luxurious resort in Hua Hin such as the Anantara Hua Hin Resort provides its clientele with some of the finest opportunities to experience water sports in the area including Hua Hin’s most popular water sports activity, kite surfing.

Reputed as the top kite surfing destination in all of Thailand, Hua Hin offer avid kite surfers and novices the chance to experience the excellent wind and water conditions conducive to the adrenalin pumping sport. Surrounded by islands that propel winds on to the region and calm, shallow waters the area is ideal for kite surfing tours as well as learning the basics of the sport for the first time. There are numerous kite surfing and water sports centres and schools in Hua Hin for those who are interested in expanding their water sports repertoire.

Other must-try water sports in Hua Hin’s stunning beaches include water skiing and body boarding. Visitors can also go on group banana boat rides around the coastline or hop on a Jet Ski or kayak to explore the scenic shores of Hua Hin at their own pace. Parasailing and surfing are equally popular water sports in the area which is also known as a canoeing and wind surfing Mecca. Those who wish to experience the top water sport activities available in Hua Hin should visit during the period between the months of December and April when strong winds prevail.

Sailing enthusiasts can also hire a yacht or boat and uncover the islands surrounding Hua Hin on sailing excursions. There are several boat operators in the area while marine life enthusiasts can try their hand at snorkelling in the shallow waters off the coast of Hua Hin where coral species and colourful marine life occupy underwater landscapes.

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Kite surfing is a fairly new sport that is of late gaining immense popularity. For those of you who like a heavy dose of adrenaline as you ride along the waves, kite surfing is just the sport for you. Kite surfing is an extreme sport that requires control on water and plenty of strength. Since it demands strong wind conditions like the monsoons, Sri Lanka is a very popular destination for this activity.

One of the most convenient and comfortable cities to enjoy kite surfing is Negombo. Negombo is located just 40 km from Colombo and boasts a long stretch of beach with golden sands and perfect waves. The wind conditions in the city are fantastic and afford some excellent opportunities for kite surfing. There are also plenty of beach hotels in Negombo such as the Club Hotel Dolphin Negombo that provide an ideal stay for a kite-surfing holiday. The best period to engage in this sport- especially for the beginners- is between January to March. Between May and August the wind is far more powerful and caters better to the professional or rather advanced kiters. Since the Negombo beach is blessed with a length of 5km, there is ample space for both take off and landing. An excellent starting point is just in front of the Dolphin hotel or Kumudu Valley Resort. The experience is truly nothing short of fantastic.

Apart from Negombo, Kalpitiya has also been recognised as a fantastic beach for this activity. Winds here are far stronger than those in Negombo hence it only caters to the thoroughly advanced kiter. Kalpitiya has been recognised worldwide and continues to attract quite a good number of international kiters to its shores each year.

Apart from the adventures of kite surfing, Negombo offers an array of both interesting and exciting activities and therefore one would do well to spend plenty of time here.

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