Destination

Fuerteventura

Spain, Europe

It gets Strong winds Either direction From $20/day
Updated:29 April 2021

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Destination Summary

Fuerteventura

Fuerteventura is all about surfing. You won't find an inhabitor of the island (who are called 'Majerero's') that doesn't surf, windsurf of kitesurfs. Everybody has a dangerous level of stoke. The islands' name already says it: "fuerte" translates to "strong" and "ventura" to "wind".

The different spots of the island also have to be explained. So here it goes.

Flag beach: easy spot, cross shore, nice swell, can be crowded, huge beach.
El Cotillo: advanced spot, cross shore onto huge stone walls, huge incoming walls of waves which have to be crossed to kitesurf, not crowded - but don't go out alone!
Faro de Tóston: intermediate spot, on shore, beach/reef break, can be crowded
El Buro: lays 5 minute drive south of flag beach, intermediate spot due to more swell, cross shore, not so crowded, more constant winds than flag beach.
Sotavento: probaly the most popular spot everybody knows, when the wind is 14 knts up north it can blow 25+ knts at this spot, cross offshore with rescue services, flat waters and a lagoon (check tides), awesome spot to go to when the wind up north is down.
La Pared: located near Sotavento, absolute advanced spot with big swell, reef break, don't go in alone, amazing beautifull spot.
Puerto Lajas: intermediate spot, cross onshore, crowded under locals, nice swell for kickers.

Kite Info

Kite shop

Has a Kite Shop

Kite spots

Flag beach; El Cotillo; Faro de Tóston; El Buro; Sotavento; La Pared; Puerto Lajas

Best months

january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december

Dominant boosting direction

Either direction

Wind Strength, Consistency, Wind Quality, Density

It gets Strong (Up to 30 knots) It's windy Every day Pretty steady Warm and Cold wind

Water temp

Cold (You need a wetsuit)

Water conditions

Flat, Choppy, Waves

Crowd factor

Some waters users around

Woo Record

19.3 by Alex Dorta (Sotavento)

Travel and life info

How easy is it to get there?

Easy to visit (< 2 hours from airport)

How do you get there?

Fly to Fuerteventura; rent a car at Orlando rent a car and pay full insurance (you're going over sandy roads); book a stay in the town called Corralejo.

Daily cost

Affordable ($20-50 /day)

Party Destination

Not a party destination

Do you need a car?

Yes

Family friendly?

Yes

Other fun and activities

Surf
windsurf
diving
waterpark
sup
fishing
bars
restaurants
surf lounges

How easy is it to find cuddle company?

Heaven

Internet Connectivity

Good (video calls and streaming)

Development

High development (many accommodations; hotels; health services and shops)

Thanks to Cas Rammeloo for submiting the destination

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