Each island offers something different. Lanzarote, nicknamed the ‘European Hawaii’, offers some of the best surfing conditions. Playa de Famara offers the best conditions for all levels of surf, especially as the quaint town of Famara contains a multitude of surf schools, hostels and shops for board & wetsuit hire for those looking to get in the waves on their own. La Santa, further west on the north coast of Lanzarote, offers larger and stronger waves for the advanced surfers looking to be challenged a bit more.
Fuerteventura, known for constant winds and long sandy beaches are a favourite to wind sport enthusiasts chasing the winter sun and swell. The north coast is littered with reef & beach breaks, popular to all levels of surfing, such as El Cotillo and Los Lobos. The town of Corralejo has an abundance of surf hostels & schools, providing an intimate surfers community.
Long sandy beaches are a favourite to wind sport enthusiasts chasing the winter sun and swell
The largest island of the archipelago, Tenerife, is home to surfing spots in the north & south of the island. On the north coast, El Arenal offers perfect conditions for beginners, and in the south of the island near the popular resort of Costa Adeje is El Conquistador, a popular reef break for all surf levels to enjoy.
Playa del Ingles in the south of Gran Canaria holds conditions for beginner surfers, with small waves & beach breaks. Las Palmas in the north, is home to surf conditions fit to perfect your technique & surf style. El confital & Playa de Las Canteras have consistent conditions, with surf schools & hostels lining the beaches of Las Palmas, attracting surfers all year round.
