The Kitesurfing
The Kitesurfing
The small town of Corralejo, based in the north of Fuerteventura, is the most central location to base yourself for an excellent week of wild kitesurfing. The north coast of Fuerteventura boasts some phenomenal wave spots for advanced kitesurfers and dedicated surfers, as well as the odd secret bay with calmer conditions ideal for learning.
Flag Beach, the most popular kitesurfing spot, is the nearest to Corralejo and a 15 minute drive from the centre. It is a very long and wide beach that is best at high tide and when the wind is north easterly. You do need to be aware that at low to mid tide there are gnarly rocks and coral is exposed.
El Cotillo, a 25 minute drive from Corralejo, is a large sandy bay with a more northerly wind direction that is best surfed at low tide. This is a great spot.
Sotavento is the opposite end of the island and can be reached in about 1.5 hours from Corralejo. Sotavento is the most consistently windy beach that, uniquely, has a lagoon that fills up at high tide. The wind is cross off-shore and can therefore be gusty, but there is full centre support for rescue. The beach is a wonderful golden colour and a mile long – you’ve got lots of space!
The northerly and north easterly winds hitting the shore of Fuerteventura pass over Lanzarote first which disrupts the wind strength, to the extent that on some days when there is no wind on Flag Beach, El Cotillo has perfect conditions – local knowledge rules!
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| Beginners | 9/10 |
| Intermediates | 9/10 |
| Advanced | 10/10 |
| Waveriders | 9/10 |
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| Best months: | Apr - Sep |
| Flat water: | Some |
| Choppy water: | Some |
| Shallow water: | No |
| Waves: | Yes |
| Tidal: | Some |
Centre, Courses & Kit
The Centre
There are many schools in Corralejo that operate from their vans and advertise from local shops! Nestor and his team of international instructors are based at the only fixed centre right at the top of Flag beach so are ideally positioned and have beach facilities. They run a full set of courses to teach you how to kitesurf and have a boat for rescue.
To discuss which course best suits you,
please call 01273 224 069 or request a quotation.
| Tuition | Price |
|---|---|
| 8 Hour Beginner course
Beginner course spread across 2 days. Covers theory, kite flying skills , launching, landing on day 1, while on day two you take to the water and learn to body drag and make your first water starts. Maximum 4 students per instructor. |
£225 |
| 4 Hour Water Work Course
Aimed at people who have done a beginner kite course elsewhere and for one reason or another were unable to complete it or feel they would like to recap on the water work to boost their confidence. Maximum 4 students per instructor. |
£125 |
| 2 Hour Board Work Only Course
This course is for those who need to get up riding and can already relaunch and body drag with one hand and are competent at flying the kite in general. it is a 2 hour duration in a shared course of two students per instructor. |
£65 |
| Private Tuition per hour
The best way to progress for intermediates - work on any aspect of your kiting with the instructor only concentrating on you. |
£45 |
| Rental | Price |
|---|---|
| 7 day Equipment Rental | £205 |
| 14 day Equipment Rental | £345 |
| Storage | Price |
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| Rescue cover available locally. | |
| 7 day Board Storage | £35 |
| 14 day Board Storage | £60 |
NB. The above prices are based on the currency rate applicable at the time of writing and may be subject to fluctuation.
