Kitesurf Lanzarote

 

Kitesurfing in the island of Lanzarote

 

Lanzarote is a great place to come and Kitesurf all year around. The most reliable time of year is summer when the Atlantic trade winds start to blow bringing a prevailing wind of NNE.

By far the most popular place for Kitesurfing in Lanzarote is the beautiful beach of Famara. Famara beach is about 5 kilometres long with golden sand and a dramatic back drop of 650 metre high cliffs.

The wind comes in from the right across the beach, so you go out on the starboard tack. There are normally some nice waves coming in for those wishing to practice kiteing on waves.

Kitesurfing in Lanzarote is not just about Famara beach, although in summer it almost always is. There are some other places on the east of Lanzarote where Kitesurfing can be good. Playa Honda near the airport is much flatter water for kitesurfers and it is the opposite tack fo Famara with wind coming along the beach from the left. Other Kitesurfspots include Matagorda to the north of Puerto del Carmen.

To Kitesurf in Lanzarote you would normally need kites in the region of 10 to 12 square metres for the winds which average in the 20 to 25 knot range.

If you are looking to have some kitesurf lessons in Lanzarote then there are some good kitesurf schools in the town of Famara. The kitesurf shops wil supply all the necessary equipment and instruction to get you up and riding in no time at all.

An ideal place to stay if you come to Lanzarote to Kitesurf are the Famara bungalows which overlook the beach of Famara and all the kitesurfing action.

Summertime is the part of the year when most kite surfers visit Lanzarote. The most popular place on the island is Famara beach. The very best place to stay in Famara, and even Lanzarote, is a Famara bungalow. These magical properties are perfectly located on the hillside up behind Famara beach. The sloping hill allows all the bungalows to have fantastic views of both the beach and sunset. If you rent a bungalow in Famara you will be able to wake each morning with the days conditions right in front of you and there is no better place to be at the end of a great days kite surfing than you terrace. Sit, relax and chat about the day with a few cold drinks and some great company.