Located off the coast of Morocco, the Canary archipelago is composed of seven islands whose coasts are perfect for water sports.
It was in the 1970's that the first surfers discovered the Canary Islands' perfect spots for the practice of their discipline. It must be said that with a water temperature of around 21 degrees all year round and an omnipresent sunshine, the conditions are ideal to go in the water and practice a multitude of water sports, whether surfing, windsurfing, boardyboarding or kitesurfing. Snorkeling, scuba diving and kayaking also find a perfect environment for their practice.
On the competitive side, numerous international championships are held here, such as the La Santa spot on Lanzarote, which hosts the Islas Canarias Santa Pro event. The island of Tenerife hosts the annual Punta Blanca Young Series competition. Windsurfing and kitesurfing are not to be outdone, with several PWA World Championship events held at Pozo Izquierdo and Vecindario on Gran Canaria. La Cícer, on Las Canteras beach, hosts the LPA Surf City Open, the final event of the national circuit which crowns the male and female champions of the FESurfing and Iberdrola leagues. Finally, windsurfing is also king on Fuerteventura, with the Fuerteventura Grand Slam, recognized as one of the world's greatest competitions. It has been held in the Canary Islands for over 30 years in the Playas de Jandia area. Below is a list of the best watersports spots in the Canary archipelago, by discipline.
For windsurfing
-Nogales Beach in Puntallana on the island of La Palma.
-El Médano Granadilla de Abona in Tenerife, area located north of El Hierro
-Las Américas beach on Tenerife, between the comunes of Adeje and Abona.
-La Santa in Tinajo, Lanzarote.
-The beach of El Cotillo in Fuerteventura.
For kitesurfing and bodyboarding
-The beach of Pozo Izquierdo in Vecindario on Gran Canaria.
-La Císer. Olage de Las Canteras in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
-The beach of the Caleta de Caballo in Lanzarote.
-The beach of Santiago in Alajeró, on the island of La Gomera.
For windsurfing, kiteboarding and wingfoil
-The beach of El Burrero in Ingenio, Gran Canaria.
-The beach of Sotavento in Jandía on the island of Fuerteventura.
-The beach of Costa Teguise in Lanzarote.
For snorkeling
-The beach of Caleta de Sebo in La Graciosa.
-The beach of Los Cancajos in Santa Cruz de La Palma.
-The beach of Los Cristianos in Arona on the island of Tenerife.
-The small port of Adeje in Tenerife.
-The beach of La Zamora in Fuencaliente on the island of La Palma.
-The island of Lobos in Fuerteventura.
-The beach of Costa Calma in Fuerteventura.
For kayaking and snorkeling
-Coasts of Mogán, Arguineguín and Maspalomas in Gran Canaria.
-The beach of La Goleta in Corralejo on the island of Fuerteventura.
-The beach Blanca de Yaiza in Lanzarote.
-The beach of Papagayo in Lanzarote. Here it is possible to combine kayaking and diving.
-Kayak the southeast of Tenerife, near Los Cristianos in Arona.
For diving
-La Restinga in El Pinar on the island of Hierro.
-The Blanca beach in Yaiza on the island of Lanzarote.
-El Cabrón Marine Reserve on the Gran Canaria coast, in Arinaga.
-The beach of Chinguarime in Alajeró on the island of La Gomera
Vincent Girard 28/01/23