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FUERTEVENTURA

The Spanish call the island Fuerte, so the name itself refers to the strong winds that pass by the island. Fuerteventura has been on the wind and kitesurf map for decades, thanks to its great wind conditions and more spacy beaches compared to the other islands. The year round nice weather and cheap flight-deals make it a great escape for surfing or kitesurfing.

 

SPOTGUIDE FUERTEVENTURA

CORRALEJO & FLAG BEACH

Located in the northeast of Fuerteventura just outside the town of Corralejo, Flag Beach is the best known and main kiteboarding spot in Fuerte.

 

The 7km long beach is wide and sandy. Kite centers have their set up right on the spot.

 

WIND, WEATHER & WATER

Although it is possible to kite in super conditions the year round, the most constant wind is blowing between March and September. Expect 15-20 knots side shore across the beach, which means it’s a great place for beginners to learn how to ride.

Flag beach is great but keep an eye on the tide, because on low tide it can get shallow and expose the reef from underneath the water. Booties can protect your feet from the reef and sea urchins.

Water temperatures are comfortable. A shorty will do the job outside the summer months when boardshorts and bikini s are sufficient.

 

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Most kiters stay in Corralejo which is nearby to the kite spot. There are hotels and guest houses for any budget.

Tired of kiting, you can do a buggy tour in a close by nature park. Or surf, paddle surf, do a boat trip to lobos.

 

OTHER SPOTS IN FUERTEVENTURA

COTILLO

If you like wave riding you will enjoy another spot called el Cotillo where the wind usually blows a few knots stronger than at Flag Beach. This spot is less suitable for beginners.

Between Flag beach and el Cotillo there is another famous wave spot called Majanicho that can hold waves up to 3 meters on the outside of the bay.

 

SOTAVENTO

In the south of Fuerteventura there is another kitespot called Sotavento with great wind statistics. It blows a bit more off shore so epect more gusty wind. The rené Egli wind and kitecenter has been there for over 20 years, and is very pouplar with Germans. Expect crowd on the water during the high season. The offshore orientation and strong gusts mean it’s not a great place for beginners- that is, unless the lagoon is filled up by the tide. ( for about 2 or 3 weeks of the month).

 

 

Season: All year, but the best season starts on may and goes until september.