Bordered by Europe, Asia, and Africa, the Mediterranean Sea's exotic waters are prime playgrounds for windsurfing, offering conditions from flat water to waves and catering for beginner to pro. Find your ideal Mediterranean getaway as we highlight some of the best spots with our micro guides and get expert advice from Sportif Travel and Planet Windsurf on their recommendations for the region.
JANE FAUGHNAN
SPORTIF WINDSURF HOLIDAYS WORLDWIDE
WWW.SPORTIF.TRAVEL | 01273 844919
GREEK ISLANDS
Best for Wind / Multi Sport / Coaching.
As Greek island specialists, Sportif offer over 14 resorts including Naxos, which is new for 2019. For freestyle head to Crete or Sigri in Lesvos. For high wind, Karpathos has 3 bays and slalom/freeride conditions, plus yoga, climbing and MTB bike centres. Families love Samos, Kos and Rhodes with a choice of apartments, beachside and luxury hotels. Lemnos and Sardinia have kids windsurf and watersports based activity camps for 4 age years and up. For uncrowded sailing, Mykonos has boutique hotels right on the beach. For luxury spa hotels, Cyprus is ideal. Sportif pro-coaching clinics with Peter Hart or Jem Hall are in Rhodes each June.
SPAIN
Best for Families / Wind Foiling / Beaches.
The Rosas windsurf spot, on the Costa Brava, is set on a 5 km beach with a range of conditions from flat water to chop and swell from May to October. The centre specialises in wind foil and SUP taster or intensive courses. Locally you can explore the cycle routes, enjoy wine tasting, some Spanish tapas or visit the Dali museum. Tarifa, on the stunning southern coast, has long been known as the wind capital of Europe, with advanced conditions from spring to autumn. Work on your advanced skills with a Sportif pro-coaching clinic with Tom Brendt in Tarifa this May.
TURKEY
Families / Beginners / Intermediates / Flat water.
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