What if there was a place where you didn’t have to choose between catching waves, chasing wind, or gliding across calm water? In Las Terrenas, that place exists. This hidden Caribbean gem is leading a new kind of coastal lifestyle — one where kitesurfing, wingfoil, surf, foil, and SUP coexist all year round. Welcome to the next chapter in water sports.
A Multi-Sport Paradise in the Heart of the Caribbean
Forget the typical beach towns built around one sport.
Las Terrenas — and especially El Portillo — is becoming something entirely new:
A multi-sport water playground where kitesurf, wingfoil, surf, foil, and paddleboarding all thrive, not seasonally — but year-round, and in harmony.
More rideable days. More variety. More lifestyle.
Here, it’s not about competing for the best conditions — it’s about sharing them.
From Kitesurfing Roots to a Water Lifestyle Hub
It all began in 1999, when Bruno Legaignoux, co-inventor of modern kitesurfing, moved to Las Terrenas to test the next generation of kites. Why Las Terrenas?
Reliable thermal winds
Shallow, crystal-clear lagoons
Side-shore breeze — ideal for beginners and pros alike
A local community that embraced the sport from day one
That spirit of innovation and passion never left. Today, it’s woven into the DNA of this town.
No Seasons, Just Possibilities — All Year Long
While other destinations have a “kite season” or a “surf season,” Las Terrenas offers a natural rotation of conditions:
Windy days? Kites fill the sky.
Light breeze? Wingfoilers glide effortlessly.
Incoming swell? Time to surf.
Flat mornings? Grab a paddleboard or eFoil.
Unlike one-dimensional beach towns, Las Terrenas adapts and thrives — which means more water time, more fun for non-kiters, and a complete lifestyle experience.
More Than a Vacation. It’s a Way of Life
Las Terrenas has evolved into more than just a week-long adrenaline fix. It’s attracting:
Digital nomads with wind-friendly schedules
Traveling families who want more than just sand
Water lovers building a life, not just taking a break
With co-working spaces, gear rentals and maintenance, multi-sport coaching, and adventure activities from whale-watching to waterfalls — there’s something for everyone, even if you don’t ride.
The Numbers Don’t Lie
In 2024, the Dominican Republic welcomed a record-breaking 8.5 million visitors.
But Las Terrenas is playing a different game — focused on longer stays, deeper experiences, and lifestyle tourism.
Visitors here aren’t just chasing a tan. They’re looking for a new rhythm — a way to live in sync with the wind, water, and community.
The Future Is Already Built — And It’s Scalable
While other beach towns are just beginning to explore multi-sport living, Las Terrenas is years ahead:
A wind-powered local economy
Infrastructure that supports every water discipline
A global-minded, ocean-loving community
Whether you’re a traveler, entrepreneur, investor, or someone chasing a better life by the sea — this place has space for you.
Las Terrenas didn’t wait for the future.
It built it.
Ready to Live It? Your Water Lifestyle Starts Here
At Estilo de Vida, our school for kitesurf, wingfoil, eFoil, and surf in Las Terrenas, we don’t just teach — we live the water lifestyle.
- Courses for all levels
- Top-quality gear and coaching
- A community that shares the stoke
- Access to some of the best conditions in the Caribbean
Start your journey here
We’ll meet you on the water.