The Kitesurfing
The Kitesurfing
The small village of Famara found in the North West corner of Lanzarote is the best place to locate yourself for an epic week’s kitesurfing and waveriding.
The kitesurfing in Famara is in a huge bay that runs from the ft of El Risco, an impressive mountain ridge, to La Santa 2 kms downwind. The bay is shallow for the first 30 ft so you will find a small shore break before heading out over well spaced waves that get bigger and bigger until you are out back and into rolling swell. Experienced riders will love it here as the conditions can be challenging!
The wind is from the north east, so side-shore – we suggest that you ride from about half way down the bay as it can be a bit gusty if you are riding in the shadow of El Risco.
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| Beginners | 9/10 |
| Intermediates | 9/10 |
| Advanced | 9/10 |
| Waveriders | 9/10 |
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| Best months: | May - Sep |
| Flat water: | Yes |
| Choppy water: | Yes |
| Shallow water: | No |
| Waves: | Yes |
| Tidal: | Some |
Centre, Courses & Kit
The Centre
The kitesurfing centre is based in the heart of the village, a 10 minute drive to the beach. The very personable Jamie and Santi have been running the centre for a long time so know the ins and outs of the kitesurfing bays. They run a full IKO learn to kitesurf programme from beginners to advanced, with Naish kites and boards both for school use and for rental.
The Courses
Below is an outline of the course structure at this centre. We recommend that you pre-book your course to ensure that you have a place and that you can start immediately.
For details of IKO levels, click here
Beginner Courses
This is a 4 day course of 3 – 4 hours tuition per day covering IKO levels 1 & 2, in groups of no more than 4 students per instructor. You will cover the flying skills to be in control of your kite and the board skills to water-start. The course includes all of the kites, boards and safety equipment needed for the duration of the course only.
- Beginner course – 12 hour course over 4 days – £339
Intermediate Courses
This is for those that have passed IKO level 1 and are now looking to water-start, or for those that have water-started but more than 6 months ago and are looking for a refresher. Choose either 2 or 4 days of 3 – 4 hours coaching per day, structured around IKO level 2, in groups of no more than 4 students per instructor. The course includes all of the kites, boards and safety equipment needed for the duration of the course only.
- Intermediate course – 6 hours over 2 days – £175
- Intermediate course – 12 hours over 4 days – £339
Advanced Courses
For more advanced kitesurfers, there’s a 1 day, 3 hour coaching session that can act as a refresher or to advance your current skills.
- 3 hours advanced coaching – £95
NB. The prices stated above are based on the currency rate applicable at the time of writing and may be subject to fluctuation.
The Kit
Naish kites and boards both for school use and for rental.
For prices & availability please call 01273 224069 or 
