Kitesurfing

• 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.

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.

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.

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