Do I need lessons to kitesurf?

Yes, professional lessons are strongly recommended, especially for beginners. Kitesurfing requires specific techniques for kite control and safety. Certified schools across the islands offer IKO-accredited courses.

Where is the best place to kitesurf in the Canary Islands?

Fuerteventura is the premier kitesurfing destination, particularly Sotavento beach with its consistent winds and flat water lagoons. Gran Canaria and Lanzarote also have excellent kitesurfing spots.

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Kitesurfing in canary islands (spain)

canary islands (spain), Canary Islands (Spain)

⏱ 3 hours

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About this experience

Kitesurfing in the Canary Islands (Spain) is a year-round watersport activity set in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of North Africa. The archipelago's constant trade winds, warm water, and varied spots from Fuerteventura to Lanzarote provide conditions for both beginners and advanced riders. Lessons and equipment rental are available at main beaches such as Sotavento and Playa de Vargas.

What to expect

Typical sessions last 2 to 3 hours, with equipment including a board, kite, harness, and wetsuit provided by the school.
Lessons are taught by IKO-certified instructors, covering safety, kite control, and body dragging before board starts.
Riders can expect wind speeds of 15 to 25 knots, strongest from May to September, with flat-water lagoons at Sotavento.
Advanced kitesurfers can use the downwind run from Playa de Vargas to Pozo Izquierdo, a 10-kilometre stretch of waves.
Suitable for ages 12 and up, with beginner courses available in shallow, waist-deep water at protected bays.
All safety gear, including a helmet and impact vest, is included, and spot guides provide daily wind and tide briefings.