The coastlines of Spain, Portugal and the Canary Islands have long been a draw for UK windsurfers. The combination of a short travel time, good value and an abundance of wind is hard to beat. Add in good food and great people and the reasons to go get even longer. Check out our guide to this popular windsurf holiday area with advice from Jane Faughan of Sportif Travel and Marcus Bull from Planet Windsurf and micro guides to some of the best windsurf centres in the region.
JANE FAUGHNAN
SPORTIF WINDSURF HOLIDAYS WORLDWIDE
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Sotavento. Photo Tom Brendt.
SOTAVENTO - FUERTEVENTURA
Best for all levels / flat water / hotels on the spot.
Sotavento is one of our most popular destinations, with the best in the world competing there each summer at the PWA World Cup event. Stay on the spot at a luxury 4* hotel ideal for families or an adults only beach hotel. The shallow, tidal lagoon is ideal for juniors and lessons, with turquoise water and slalom and freestyle sailing offshore. The centre on the spot offers over 450 boards and 1000 rigs of the latest equipment with kitesurfing, SUP, yoga, kids club and spa. Nearby Costa Calma has a range of accommodation and Risco del Paso beaches offer an alternative sailing area with free shuttles.
LANZAROTE
Best for families / SUP surf / combi conditions.
Lanzarote is ideal for a range of conditions in one spot – perfect for mixed ability groups. Beginners and children can practise in the morning in the sheltered, sandy bay at Costa Teguise. Intermediates and advanced can access a mix of chop and swell waves further out from the same beach. Lanzarote offers stunning landscapes, architect designed buildings and a range of activities including tennis, golf, biking, waterparks, golf, SUP and surfing. There is a choice of self-catering apartments, adults only, all-inclusive or luxury 5* beach hotels. For a coaching group holiday, the next Sportif clinic with Simon Winkley is in March 2020.
TARIFA - SPAIN
Best for advanced / high wind / multi sport.
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