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 gili air

gili air, Lombok

⏱ 3 hours

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About this experience

Kitesurfing in Gili Air is a kiteboarding activity on the island's south and east beaches, where flat shallow lagoons meet steady trade winds from May to September. The Gili Air Kite Surf School and Pro Kite Gili Air offer lessons and equipment rental for all levels, from first-timers to advanced riders. The location provides a protected launching area with sandy bottoms and no rocks, making it a practical choice for learning and freestyle practice.

What to expect

Lessons run for 2 to 3 hours per session, with a 10-hour beginner package covering kite control, body dragging, and board starts
All equipment including kite, board, harness, and helmet is supplied, with wetsuits available for the cooler morning sessions
Riders launch directly from the beach at the south lagoon, where water depth stays below waist level for 200 metres out
The season runs from May to September, with consistent cross-onshore winds of 15 to 25 knots blowing from the southeast
Suitable for complete beginners as well as intermediate riders seeking to improve transitions and jumps, with instructors holding IKO or VDWS certifications
The site is a 10-minute walk from the main harbour, with shade shelters and fresh water rinse stations on the sand

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