Will it be windy tomorrow? In El Médano you can enjoy about 300 days of wind a year. The water is warm in both winter and summer. In this area of the south of the island, athletes from all over the world meet to practice windsurfing and wing foiling. There are national and international windsurfing championships and there is an atmosphere of tranquillity and passion for these water sports, which make it completely unique.
The best-known place in Tenerife for windsurfing and wing foiling is El Médano. Its national and international windsurfing championships have put it on the map around the world as a unique place to practice these sports. In addition, it has been, for decades, a meeting point for the best windsurfers from all over Europe.
Tenerife is famous for its world-class windsurfing spots. There are windsurf schools in different areas in the south of the island, where you can rent all the equipment you need and receive training classes. Some of the most recommended spots for windsurfing are:
You can windsurf all year round in Tenerife, as it is one of the best windsurfing spots in the Canary Islands. The winds are usually from the east and northeast. Depending on the intensity of the wind there are two seasons for windsurfing:
You don't need a special permit to windsurf, but we recommend that you are always accompanied by a professional from a windsurfing school or, at least, someone who knows that you're sailing.
