Kitesurfing

The sun is shining, the water is warm and a 22-knot (25 mph) wind is blowing from the east. Your kite barely skims the surface of the water as you gain speed. You hang on as long as you can, pushing your kite to full power and... take off! For a few seconds you glimpse the Red Mountain of El Médano as you tip upside down and, as you drop, you feel that rush of adrenaline shooting through your entire body.

The most popular spot is El Médano. It is well-known among kiters, who flock here from all over Europe to take advantage of its unbeatable coastline. The area hosts national and international competitions.

Aside from El Médano, there are other places that are highly recommended for kitesurfing. Here is our list of recommended spots:

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Weather Today
Maximum: 21º
Minimum: 12º
Granadilla de Abona. The sky will be very cloudy on Sunday morning. In the afternoon light, fine, continuous rain will fall. At night, mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures will remain unchanged.
Next days weather
Useful tips
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  • Check all your sports gear carefully before you hit the water.
  • Don't forget to check the weather conditions before you head out.
  • Make sure you find out about the most suitable places for surfing.
  • Try to avoid kiting on your own, and if you do then make sure someone is aware of what you're doing.
  • Respect the people you are sharing the beach with.
  • Be sure to observe all safety measures while you are out kiting.
When?
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You can go kitesurfing here al year round. The El Médano area affords kitesurfers 300 days of wind a year and the water temperature is always mild. Winds are mostly easterly and north-easterly.

The year is divided into two seasons according to the intensity of the wind:

  • Winter (October to April): from 10 to 25 knots (12 to 30 mph), approximately.
  • Summer (May to September): from 15 to 30 knots (17 to 35 mph), approximately.
What do I need?
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There are kitesurfing centres dotted all over the south of the island where you can rent out all the equipment you need and take lessons.

Remember:

We recommend you take out civil liability insurance.

It is always best to be affiliated.

In rocky spots, it is advisable to wear swim socks.

Do I need a licence?
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You won't need a special licence to go kitesurfing.

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Weather Today
Maximum: 21º
Minimum: 12º
Granadilla de Abona. The sky will be very cloudy on Sunday morning. In the afternoon light, fine, continuous rain will fall. At night, mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures will remain unchanged.
Next days weather
Useful tips
read more read less
  • Check all your sports gear carefully before you hit the water.
  • Don't forget to check the weather conditions before you head out.
  • Make sure you find out about the most suitable places for surfing.
  • Try to avoid kiting on your own, and if you do then make sure someone is aware of what you're doing.
  • Respect the people you are sharing the beach with.
  • Be sure to observe all safety measures while you are out kiting.
When?
read more read less

You can go kitesurfing here al year round. The El Médano area affords kitesurfers 300 days of wind a year and the water temperature is always mild. Winds are mostly easterly and north-easterly.

The year is divided into two seasons according to the intensity of the wind:

  • Winter (October to April): from 10 to 25 knots (12 to 30 mph), approximately.
  • Summer (May to September): from 15 to 30 knots (17 to 35 mph), approximately.
What do I need?
read more read less

There are kitesurfing centres dotted all over the south of the island where you can rent out all the equipment you need and take lessons.

Remember:

We recommend you take out civil liability insurance.

It is always best to be affiliated.

In rocky spots, it is advisable to wear swim socks.

Do I need a licence?
read more read less

You won't need a special licence to go kitesurfing.

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