THE SURF
Situated off the west coast of Morocco and open to North Atlantic
swells, Lanzarote
could have been
designed with surfers in mind. The volcanic nature of the islands
has produced world class
lava reefs which
is why it's earned
it's reputation as the "Hawaii of Europe". Lanzarote and the
outer islands has something to
offer everyone
from short and
hollow to long and mellow, it's got it all.
La Santa has a deserved reputation as one of Europe's hotspots.
With six lava reef breaks in between the villages of La
Santa and Caleta de Caballo there's usually a quality wave somewhere
during the winter season. Wave types range from fun through
heaving tubes to open ocean peaks. It can be crowded, there
are heavy locals who demand respect at some breaks and the rocks
and sea urchins can make life difficult. However, if you get
this stretch on you'll be STOKED!
The Playa Famara region is a good training ground for beginners
and intermediates.
It's a long natural
beach situated
in a large protected
bay which has numerous
peaks that work
on different swell,
tide and wind conditions.
The mellow nature
of the waves in
certain parts provide
a safe environment
to learn how to
surf. However there
are other peaks
that offer more
challenging conditions
for intermediates
and experienced
surfers. The local
vibe is good and
crowding is not
generally a problem
as there is always
an empty peak further
down the bay. There's
also a handful
of classic reefs
in the area including
San Juan a left-hand
reef break that
plays host to the
annual WQS 4 star
Pro. surfing competition.
The East Coast is not as consistent as the north shore but
gets waves in huge
or north swell
conditions. There
are sandy beaches
in Arrieta and past Orzola that get good smaller waves.
If you're looking
for something more
challenging the
jagged lava of
this area forms many little reefs. Rumour has it that
there's some epic
surf here, you've
just got to have
a look around...
WHAT'S ON OFFER & WHO'S IT FOR?
The 'Lanzarote Surf Experience' is located on the north west
coast of the island
in the small but
beautifully formed
fishing village
of La Caleta de
Famara overlooking the bay of Playa Famara and protected
by the 'Los Riscos'
cliffs.
SURF CAMP
The Surf Camp in Lanzarote is a great base for people who want to immerse themselves in the surf travel lifestyle and learn how to surf or perfect their surfing techniques with likeminded people. The Surf Camp has a friendly chilled vibe and is ideal for single travellers. The long established Canarian Surf
School has
perfected it's
Surf
Tuition programme
over the years,
it employs BSA
qualified Surf
Instrcutors and
has the widest
range of surf equipment
all from leading
surf brands.
SURF CLINICS
The Lanzarote Surf Clinics are ideal if the main focus of your holiday is your surfing tuition. This clinic is run by a BSA level 4 instructor and is a fully accredited BSA surf school. Guests at the surf clinic get a choice of private accommodation and free car hire.
LONGBOARD CLINICS
The Lanzarote Longboard Clinics are specifically designed for longboarders and the tuition is aimed at helping you to perfect or learn new longboarding techniques. The cross step, noseriding, drop-knee turns... This clinic is run by a BSA level 4 instructor and is a fully accredited BSA surf school. Guests at the longboard clinic get a choice of private accommodation and free car hire.
SURFARIS
If you are an experiencd surfer looking for more challenging
waves then stop
wasting time driving
around looking
for that perfect
uncrowded break
and join one of
our Winter Surfaris.
Our
local Canarian
Surf Guides will
give you a safe
introduction
to the more challenging,
lesser known surf
spots in Lanzarote
and the outer islands.
Whatever your preference,
short and hollow
or long and mellow,
you'll find it
in Lanzarotevwith
the help of our
local surf guides.
ACCOMMODATION
There are 2 choices of Surfing holiday accommodation available
in La Caleta de
Famara.
In La Caleta de Famara you
can stay in our
communal Surf
House which is
centrally located
a short walk
away from the
main peaks and
local amenities.
This option is
ideal for single
travellers.
If you prefer a bit more privacy and are on a surf clinic, then you can choose to stay in one of our private 1, 2 or 3 bedroom Apartments also in the village of La Caleta de Famara. All apartments are again centrally located within short walking distance of the beach and local amenities.
WHO WILL IT APPEAL TO?
The quality and diversity of the waves, the pleasant climate
all year round,
excellent tourist
facilities and
short flights times
from most European
cities combine to
make Lanzarote a
suitable destination
for all levels of
surfers all year
round.
Experienced surfers will find a wide range of challenging waves
from October to
April when powerful
Atlantic swells
produce heavy,
consistent waves
with near Hawaiin
power
on the reefs and
points dotted around
the north west
and north east
coastlines. There's
also the outer
islands of La Graciosa
and Los Lobos to
explore plus some
hidden gems!
People new to surfing and beginners will prefer
the
waves in
Playa Famara that
typically break
over a sandy bottom
and are mellower
than their couteparts
especially during
the summer months
from May to Sept.
Intermediate surfers
will find more
challenging conditions
in the Autumn time
from Sept. onwards.
