Surfing on Fuerteventura
There are perfect breaks to suit all levels of ability and if you are a complete novice, surf schools abound around the island.
Uncrowded beaches, excellent reefs and powerful waves all make the perfect cocktail especially when the large Atlantic swells hit the island during the autumn and winter months.
The north west coast around El Cotillo is very popular with surfers in the autumn when the Atlantic swells regularly hit the coast and occasionally, engulf the north east and south coasts as well.
.When this happens, the height of the waves fall and the experts head further east.
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The
spring and summer has seen the rise and rise in popularity of
kite surfing.
The air pressure systems at this time of year forerun the north easterly
trade winds.The north track is home to some of the best surf areas on Fuerteventura. This unmade, dirt road begins in Corralejo near the Bristol Playa apartments and goes through to the lighthouse at El Cotillo.
Driving it takes about an hour but the surface is very poor and a four wheel drive is recommended. There are no shops along here so take along food and water
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