Sports and adventure – Surfing in Fuerteventura

Fuerteventura is a dream destination for surfers, windsurfers and kitesurfers. The most popular beaches for these water sports are Sotavento, Costa Calma and the beaches of the Corralejo Nature Park.

From mid-May to mid-September, the weather is ideal for these sports because the wind is strong and the water temperatures are especially warm.

Fuerteventura’s 150 kilometres of coastline has many stretches that are completely uninhabited and unspoilt, which is perfect for surfers as they won’t have to worry about running into swimmers while enjoying their favourite sport.

Between Costa Calma and Jandía, you could even say that kitesurfers and windsurfers have split the territory between them, as this stretch is blessed with crashing waves, lots of wind and plenty of solitude.

As there are no resorts in the area, the west coast – and particularly the beach of La Pared – is much appreciated by surfers. The wind may be quite light, but the waves reach a considerable height, especially in winter.

The southeast coast of the island is perfect for learning these sports. There’s a lagoon to the south of Costa Calma with shallow and very calm waters, with no risk of coming across deep patches.