ZOCO KITEBOARDING ADVENTURES

KITEBOARDING IN TENERIFE

Being an island, there are only two ways to get to Tenerife. Most people prefer to fly into one of the two airports, as this is the quickest and most convenient option. Tenerife is well connected to the rest of the world with regular flights from Madrid and other cities in Europe. The other choice is to take a ferry. The services are good and at least one boat per week arrives at Tenerife from Cadiz on the mainland and even more frequently from La Palma.

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Getting to tenerife By car

Tenerife is an island but you can arrive by car. Ferries frequently run from Cadiz on the Spanish mainland as well as from the other Canary Islands. You can drive your car right on to the boat. You can also rent a car on the island at the airport, but it’s advisable to book your car hire online ahead of time to avoid disappointment and to save money on the rental rate.

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Getting to Tenerife By ferry

There are several ferry options when travelling to Tenerife. Trasmediterranea is a large ferry company which offers services from Cadiz to Santa Cruz once a week. The trip takes 48 hours, but ships are equipped with children’s play areas and comfortable sleeping quarters (tel: +34 922 84 22 44). There are also more frequent ferries which run between the other Canary Islands and Tenerife with Naviera Armas, Fred Olsen (tel: +34 922 62 82 52) and Trasmediterranea. The trip from Las Palmas takes 3 hours and there are 14 crossings each week. There are four crossings to Santa Cruz de la Palma a week and the journey takes 6 hours. The ferry from Puerto del Rosario runs once a week and takes 14 hours.

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GETTING TO Tenerife BY AIR - FLIGHTS

There are two airports on the island of Tenerife, one in the north of the island (Tenerife Norte, TFN, also known as "Aeropuerto de Los Rodeos") and the other in the south of the island (Tenerife Sur, TFS, also known as Aeropuerto Reina Sofía). Both airports are at about 2.5 hours flying time from Madrid, and about 3 hours from Barcelona.

All international flights and some domestic flights go to the TFS airport. On the other hand, most domestic flights go to the TFN airport. Most people travelling on scheduled flights will have to fly via Madrid or Barcelona and then onto the northern airport.

Please book your flights early!. Scheduled flights as well as charter flights from some european countries can be heavily booked at certain times of the year.

N.B. The Tenerife kitesurfing Centre is situated less than 10 minutes drive from Reina Sophia airport - Tenerife South. So please book your flight to this airport if possible.

The following airlines serve Tenerife Sur airport:

Flights to Tenerife FROM THE UK

Flight time: 4 hours
There are numerous charter companies offering flights directly to Tenerife from every major UK airport.

The main change over day in Tenerife for British clients is Friday.
However there are also plenty of direct flights to Tenerife on Tuesdays and Sundays and some during the rest of the week.

Whilst we cannot book your flights, our team can offer you a few tips on how to get here. Departures are from most UK airports. Times of flights may vary throughout the year. You can also fly to Tenerife via Madrid or Barcelona or even via one of the other Canary Islands. Check out these options if you are restricted by the dates you can get away. British Airways now operates scheduled flights to Tenerife on a regular basis.

Prices for flights to Tenerife vary greatly, to find a good deal and compare the prices from various airlines click here: Compare flight prices to Tenerife

Other useful websites for UK clients:
www.firstchoiceairlines.co.uk
www.thomascookairlines.co.uk
www.thomsonflights.co.uk
www.avro.co.uk
www.flightline.co.uk
www.ba.com
www.xl.com

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Flights to tenerife FROM EIRE

Flight time: 4 hours
The main arrival days in Tenerife for Irish clients are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Many Irish clients find it is cost effective to travel to mainland UK on one of the budget airlines then catch one of the charter flights mentioned above.

Many of the charter companies operating out of the UK, also offer services from Eire. Aer Lingus also operate directly to Tenerife. www.aerlingus.com

RyanAir fly direct from Dublin to Tenerife North (TFN). Bus connections are available to several destinations around the island. Buses depart the airport approximately every 30 minutes. Bus No. 340 leaves four times per day for Tenerife South Airport (Reina Sofia); the one-way fare is €4.95. Taxis are plentiful outside the terminal, and charge €52 to Tenerife South Airport.

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Flights to Tenerife FROM EUROPE

Many national airlines operate direct flights to Tenerife for at least part of the year. If not, it is also possible, and easy to fly via Madrid or Gran Canaria.

Below are some useful websites:
www.klm.com
www.airfrance.com
www.airberlin.com

For connecting flights from Madrid or Gran Canaria
www.bintercanarias.com
www.iberia.com
www.spanair.com

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Flights to the CANARY ISLANDS FROM THE REST OF THE WORLD

The best way to get to Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria & Fuerteventura from a non European starting point is to fly via Madrid. Most national airlines fly to Madrid and connecting flights can be purchased from one of the companies mentioned previously.

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GREENSEAT - CARBON NEUTRAL* FLIGHTS

Zoco supports the efforts made by GreenSeat, and ask you to do the same. We realize that surfers, windsurfers and kitesurfers all do far more travelling by air than your average person. The surf trip is an integral part of the boardriding lifestyle and this is why we encourage you to compensate for the emissions related to your flight by making yours a GreenSeat.

*Carbon neutral means that, for each flight, enough trees are planted to ensure that the net effect on the atmosphere is zero, or as close to it as possible.

More information | Click here to compensate

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VISAS, Travel and Health Insurance

European Union citizens can enter the Canary Islands with just their passport. No vaccinations are needed. Whilst there are reciprocal health agreements within the European Union a separate travel and health insurance should be considered essential. Please ensure your insurance covers your for dangerous sports especially surfing. We also recommend you bring a valid EHIC card.

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Boards, Baggage and Dings

Most airlines will charge either a flat fee (e.g. Surfboard 45 Euros) or an excess baggage charge per kilo. Normally you have to pre-book equipment prior to departure. Make sure you check about bringing equipment when you book your ticket. Check your travel insurance for equipment cover whilst in transit. Don't forget to pack a ding repair kit.

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