The capital of windsurfing and kitesurfing on The Canary Islands is the El Medano beach, which is located on the south coast of Tenerife. In El Medano, northeast winds constantly blow, reaching speeds of 10 m/s. In the southern part of the beach, the waters are calmer, but in the northern part, called Cabezo, 3-meter waves often appear, allowing not only sailing and parachuting, but also combining skiing with jumping.
According to phonejust, Fuerteventura is one of the most popular places in the archipelago for windsurfing. The name of the island is translated from Spanish as “strong wind”, because steady winds constantly blow on its coast. You can learn the basics of windsurfing in Caleta de Fuste (Caleta de Fuste), located on the west coast, 12 km south of the capital of the island – Puerto del Rosario. You can also go in for windsurfing in Pozo Negro, located just to the south . In the southern part of the island on the Jandia peninsula near the town of Costa Calma, there is the Playa de Sotavento beach, which was chosen by windsurfers. The northeast trade winds are constantly blowing here. Every year in July-August, Playa de Sotavento hosts the World Windsurfing Championship. In the northern part of the island, blown by strong trade winds, windsurfing can be practiced on the beaches of the Corralejo resort.
Another very popular windsurfing spot is located on the southern tip of the East Coast. islands of Gran Canaria. This is Pozo del Izquierdo. A whole Windsurfing Center with hotels has been built here, allowing you to combine sports with relaxation. Since the 80s of the 20th century, windsurfing championships have been held every summer in Pozo del Isquerdo. On the local coast, northeast winds constantly blow, reaching a speed of 15 m / s.
For surfing, Las Canteras beach is suitable, which is located in the northern part of the capital of the island of Gran Canaria – Las Palmas. At the northern end of the beach there is a place Confital (Confital), where there is a constant wave, so you can surf here. The waves in Confital are considered among the best in Europe for surfing. You can also surf on the northern coast of Gran Canaria on the beaches of El Fronton and Playa de la Caleta.
On the island of Fuerteventura, among surfers, the beach of the town of La Pared, located on the western side of the Jandia Peninsula, is known among surfers. This is the best place on the island where you can catch a wave, and the only place where you can find boards for rent. Also in the northern part of the west coast of the island of Fuerteventura is the village El Cotillo. The waters in these places are restless, which attracts surfers here. The local waves have repeatedly become the cause of the collapse of boats and ships.
The island of Lanzarote is suitable for both windsurfing and kitesurfing, as well as surfing. The coast of Costa Teguise, located northeast of the capital of the island – the city of Arrecife, is one of the best places on the island for surfing and windsurfing. On the local coast, the wind reaches maximum speeds of 15 m / s in the summer, and the wave is observed here all year round. On the northern coast of Lanzarote near the fishing village of Caleta de Famara (Caleta de Famara), high waves (up to 3 m) constantly arise and gusty winds blow (up to 10 m/s), which attracts surfers and kitesurfers here. Caleta de Famara annually hosts international competitions in these sports.
