So many destinations, such little time. So if you are looking for a kitesurfing holiday, how are you ever going to know which are best?

Maui Kitesurf Adventure - Flickr / BillAndValeriePictures

Take a look at our Top Ten Kitesurfing Destinations and pick the spot that's right for you.

Hurghada
The big name in Egyptian kitesurfing, mainly thanks to its flat waters which stay shallow out to 100m. Wind is cross-onshore from the left and there are two main spots to consider: Magawish Bay and a kite beach near Jasmine Vilage.

Canary Islands
These favoured holiday islands also have the top kitesurfing spots. Corralejo on the north coast of Fuerteventura is perhaps the best. Known for great wind and good year-round weather it's a favourite for several windsports. Winds are cross-shore and are at their best in the summer months. Flag beach is a favourite on this stretch of coast.

Sal
Small name, long beach: Sal serves up plenty of space so everyone to get in and take advantage of the natural benefits of this island in Cape Verde. Winter brings with it the wind (15-25 knots) and it's still warm enough to go in without a suit. There's 3km of beach to launch from, with winds more side-on at the end of the bay and more side-off at the top.

Tarifa

Tarifa Kitesurfing Adventure - Flickr / Llolker

Reliable winds hit this southerly tip of Europe. Tarifa is at the mouth of the Mediterranean, just across the water from Morocco and delivers both cross-onshore from the right and cross-offshore from the left - which gets fierce! Despite hot summers, winters kitesurfing in Tarifa you'll need a full suit.

Boracay
Boracay Island in the Philippines is a touch of paradise. If your idea of a kitesurfing holiday involves lagoons for learning and white sand beaches for launching off, your in the right place. White Beach is 4km long so there's always space, and thanks to the ever-present trade winds, there's always wind.  A long high season (Nov-Apr) and shallow entry keeps Boracay popular.

Maui
Lush hillsides and national parks lead to the beaches of Maui. Kitesurfing is one of the newest sports to thrive here on this Hawaiian island. Again it's the trade winds that keep conditions consistent. Expect 17-22 knots anywhere from 75-95 per cent of the time from April through October. The north shore has side-on-shore winds from left to right and is protected in places, in line with the locals' traditional respect of the oceans.

Perth
On the far west of Australia, kitesurfers get to play in some of the strongest winds of this part of the coast. Better suited to intermediates and above, there's open water for everyone. But closer to shore there's a sand spit that protects beginners and gives them a shallow entry point. This also helps to create great slalom conditions. Best conditions are from October through April, with winds from 15- 25 knots, which work best in the afternoon.

Cape Town
There are more than 30 beaches to choose from around Cape Town, and it's during the winter month that the winds are most consistent. Cape Peninsular stretches out to the Cape of Good Hope, creating Table Bay. Shallow lagoons and slight swell, all the way up to full 5-metre waves; it's a place of variety, with perhaps the most imposing backdrop of any location: Table Top Mountain. The legendary 'Cape Doctor' - a southeasterly wind that dominates conditions, keeps winds regular and strong.

Cape Town Adventure - Flickr / jikatu

Essaouira
Essaouira is loved for its curved bay and cross-on winds. Further south of this Moroccan favourite you'll find stronger waves, although conditions nearer the town provide enough challenges for kitesurfers of all abilities. Winds get stronger after lunch, peak at around 40 knots in the summer periods and are most effective the further downwind you go. Expect bigger waves in the winter and little need for a shortie outside of the coldest months.

Cumbuco
Just 45 minutes from the airport at Fortaleza you'll find Cumbuco. This Brazilian beach spot has 10km of frontage and sand bars offshore that produce good waves. Wind is mainly side-shore from the right, occasionally side-onshore, and there is plenty of it even for advanced kitesurfers. For the most powerful winds arrive between June and December, and take advantage of flat water past an initial shore dump.