Leucate and its 11 miles (18 km) of beach are one of the favorite attractions for board sports lovers. The almost constant presence of the tramontana wind has made the sea and the ponds in Leucate a real playground for kitesurfers, windsurfers, and other wingfoil enthusiasts. Nature has remained unspoiled and wild there which allows a total change of scenery for the athletes. They must cross this nature before reaching popular spots such as the beaches of Coussoules and La Franqui.