Windsurfing Holiday in Fuerteventura

Highlights

  • Stay in a fantastic surf hostel in the centre of Corralejo
  • Experience great conditions year-round at this IKO accredited school
  • Includes transport to the best windsurfing spots
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What you'll do

Overview

Go windsurfing in Fuerteventura where you'll spend 7 nights in a fantastic hostel ideal for solo travellers or those on a budget just 5 minutes from stunning beaches; enjoy 5 days of windsurf lessons with superb conditions and fantastic weather, Europe’s best location to windsurf.

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Go windsurfing in Fuerteventura where you'll spend 7 nights in a fantastic hostel ideal for solo travellers or those on a budget just 5 minutes from stunning beaches; enjoy 5 days of windsurf lessons with superb conditions and fantastic weather, Europe’s best location to windsurf.

Go learn to windsurf in Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands where you will be surrounded by stunning beaches and superb windsurfing conditions all year round.

If you want a place to learn this fantastic sport or to improve your technique then Fuerteventura with warm sunshine and consistent winds is the ideal destination.

This great value windsurfing holiday includes 7 nights’ accommodation in one of two fun, modern and well equipped windsurf hostels in Corralejo close to the beach and the town centre. You’ll have transport provided to and from the windsurfing harbour and use of top quality equipment that is suited to you individually, ensuring you get the most out of every lesson.

Taught by highly qualified and experienced instructors, this windsurfing course is aimed at beginners who want to quickly develop their windsurfing skills and gain confidence in the water.

Learning to windsurf over four days gives you more time to get to grips with this exciting sport and you’ll take your wind surfing skills to the next level as you indulge your need for action and adrenaline. And by joining a group of adventurous travellers like yourself, this makes the perfect singles activity holiday in Spain.

*From price is based on a bed in an 8 bed dorm room. Rooms are mixed gender with shared bathrooms.

Arrival Day

You will be picked up from Fuerteventura airport and taken to the windsurf hostel.

You’ll have time to check into your room, meet your fellow windsurfers and make your own arrangements for dinner in the evening.

Enjoying staying at the Surfers’ Retreat boutique style hostel, located halfway between Flag Beach and Corralejo town centre in a tranquil location just across the road from the Campanario shopping centre with supermarket, bars and restaurants as well as a bustling Sunday market.

There are 3 modern bathrooms with shower, and common areas include living room, fully equipped kitchen to make your own meals, and al fresco dining area for all and a BBQ offer a friendly and relaxing vibe after a day on the beach.

The two terraces and private pool with sun loungers is great for afternoons away for the bustle of town.

 

Windsurfing

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before getting ready for your windsurf lessons.

Lessons might take place at the lagoon in El Cottillo which is about a 40 minute drive depending on weather conditions.

You will have 4 hours of windsurfing lessons each day for 5 days.

You will set out with your instructor in the morning to find the best wind and all transport is provided to the day’s windsurf spot.

Please note: the exact time of your windsurf lessons will be advised on arrival and are subject to the wind conditions that day.

A packed lunch and plenty of water is provided.

You are free to take breaks when you want, if you feel tired you can sit on the beach and soak up some sun.

Departure Day

After breakfast, check out of your room by 10am ready for your transfer back to Fuerteventura airport taking home with you some new found windsurf skills that will stay with you long after the holiday is over.

What's included

Included

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • Transport daily to and from the windsurfing spot of the day (Please note: Lessons might take place at the lagoon in El Cottillo which is about a 40 minute drive depending on weather conditions)
  • 20 hours of windsurfing lessons spread across 5 days (Please note: You'll have around 4 hours of windsurfing tuition each day but please note this is dependent on the wind so lessons may need to be on separate days or all on the same day)
  • Windsurf board, rig and wet suit according to experience level
  • Suitable for complete beginners
  • Daily continental breakfast and packed lunches on days 2 to 7 if staying at Sol y Mar only

Accommodation

8 Bed Dorm or Private Room

Surfer's Retreat hostel and it is located half way between Flag Beach and Corralejo town centre in a tranquil location just across the road from the Campanario shopping centre with supermarket, bars and restaurants as well as a bustling Sunday market.

The property can accommodate 14 people in either dorm rooms (bunk beds) or private single or double/twin rooms.

There are 3 modern bathrooms with shower.

Hostel Facilities Include:
Outside:
Two terraces and private swimming pool with sun loungers
Rooftop terrace
BBQ

Communal living room with TV

Communal fully equipped kitchen which consists of:
Microwave
Kettle
Toaster
Fridge freezer
Hob/Stove

Additional:
Hair dryer
Wifi
Bed linen and towels

Dorm Room:
The 8 bed dorm contains 4 bunkbeds and sleeps up to 8 people. It is located on the lower ground floor and has its own bathroom in the hall.

The room is a mixed dorm.

Next to each bed there is a reading light, phone charging socket and light switch.

There are also another two bathrooms located on the other floors.

Private Room:
These can be booked on a single occupancy or double/twin occupancy.

There are three shared bathrooms available throughout the house.

4 Bed Dorm or Private Room

Sol y Mar Surf Hostel is located a 3 minute walk from Corralejo Beach.

The property has dorm rooms and private rooms with shared bathrooms.

The property can accommodate 14 people in either dorm rooms (single beds) or private single or double/twin rooms.

Hostel Facilities Include:
Continental buffet breakfast is served daily, featuring juice and cheese.

Outside:
Terrace with sun loungers
BBQ

Communal living room

Communal fully equipped kitchen which consists of:
Microwave
Kettle
Toaster
Fridge freezer
Hob/Stove

Additional:
Hair dryer
Wifi
Bed linen and towels

Dorm Room:
The 4 bed dorm contains single beds.

The room is a mixed dorm.

Private Room:
These can be booked on a single occupancy or double/twin occupancy.

The property has a couple of shared bathrooms.

Your local host

Rachel

Located on the beautiful Flag Beach just outside the vibrant town of Corralejo, this school has been offering a variety of water sports courses since 1988. With highly qualified, multi-lingual staff the school is has a wealth of experience teaching beginners to seasoned pros, it is a perfect spot for learning to surf, kitesurf and windsurf.

Located on the beautiful Flag Beach just outside the vibrant town of Corralejo, this school has been offering a variety of water sports courses since 1988. With highly qualified, multi-lingual staff the school is has a wealth of experience teaching beginners to seasoned pros, it is a perfect spot for learning to surf, kitesurf and windsurf.

Location

Located just outside the vibrant town of Corralejo on a 400m long bay, protected by reefs at both ends, this beach front water sports school is perfectly situated for near perfect conditions for all kinds of watersports year round.

Features
– Surf school beach front location
– New equipment every 6-9 months
– Multi-lingual staff and highly qualified instructors
– Shop selling new and used equipment to buy or rent
– Kiosk on the beach selling cold drinks, ice creams, fresh sandwiches & sun cream
– Bar serving food and drinks just 50 meters from the beach
– WiFi is available in the hostels
– Daily breakfast
– Fully equipped kitchens for self-catering plus BBQ area
– Swimming pool at the Surfers’ Retreat hostel

Nearest airport: Fuerteventura (FUE)

 

FAQs

Who is this suitable for?

- Suitable for complete beginners
- Must be able to swim
- Minimum age 18
- Windsurfing is great fun for everyone but it’s best to bear in mind that it can be physically demanding at times

What can I do in my free time?

- With 300 days of sunshine a year, over 150 beaches and many beautiful reefs there is a lot to explore in Fuerteventura be it on foot or by sea
- You can spend your evenings in any of the lively bars the many great restaurants or take a stroll along the beach

Windsurf equipment

- You will be kitted out in top quality wetsuits
- Windsurf  brands a plenty from Fanatic, NewWave, AllWave, Eagle, FreeWave, Shark and Viper with varying lengths from 233 - 280cm and a range of volumes. There is also a great selection of top quality rigs, North Natural, North Duke and North Ice and a range of sizes are available to you from 4.2 - 7.0

Wind conditions in Fuerteventura

- Stunning Fuerteventura offers ideal conditions and mild weather for both beginners and experienced sailors year round
- Water rarely dips below 19 degrees and gets to 22 degrees in the Summer months
- For safety reasons, lessons can only take place if the weather conditions permit so please be sure to check the weather conditions with the school in advance of arrival
- In the unlikely event that the conditions mean you cannot take a lesson, lessons will be offered on alternative days and you will be given free surf equipment for the day

What should I bring?

- All windsurf equipment will be provided so just bring everything you would normally take to the beach
- Don’t forget sunscreen, swimmers, a hat and a beach towel

What is the difference between the two properties?

Surfer's Retreat Hostel contains bunk beds in the dorm room (maximum of 8 people) whereas Sol y Mar Surf Hostel contains single beds in the dorm room (maximum of 4 people.

Surfer's Retreat Hostel is self catering and Sol y Mar Surf Hostel has breakfast and packed lunches included.

Surfer's Retreat Hostel has a small pool whereas Sol y Mar Surf Hostel has no pool.

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