Fuerteventura is one of the Canary Islands just off the northwest coast of Africa. With it's chilled and laid back Spanish origin culture and the year-round wind, flat water, small waves and sun; it's a haven for any water-sports enthusiast. Kitesurfing and Windsurfing around Costa Calma is a lifestyle here. This location is perfect for beginners and advanced riders; travelling alone, in a group or with a family. The constant cross off-shore/off-shore winds coming over the dunes create amazing flat to a slightly choppy water condition, depending on where you are in the lagoon. All kitesurfing schools and centres provide all needed facilities and safety boat cover so that you will be in good hands. For a non-windy day (and there are not many) you can trek up one of the nearby volcanoes or go on dune buggy excursions around the island from Corralejo or take a ferry trip to Lanzarote (30 min away). Additionally, sailing, surfing, SUP, snorkelling and kayaking are available for water-sports lovers. The closest entertainment can be found in the Costa Calma, the main place to meet and enjoy a few drinks and snacks is The Fuerte Action Bar. For more nightlife and evening adventures, head to Corralejo (1h away).

There are two main kitesurfing spots around Costa Calma: South of the town, you will find the well known Playa Sotavento, huge open kiting lagoon offering spectacular, turquoise, mirror flat waist deep water and wide and sandy beach for kite launch. The open kiting area, directly off the beach offers conditions between flat water, chop, rolling swell and waves depending on the time of year and local conditions. This lagoon is tidal on the weekly bases, therefore you can experience different condition every day. Note that extreme low tides may leave you with very shallow or no water in the lagoon and you may need to go over the sandbank to the open sea to enjoy a kite session. The lagoon has two main entry points, Rene-Egli kite centre on the north side of the lagoon, additionally, you can find ION CLUB centre in the South of the lagoon in Risco del Paso. North of the town you will find a unique place called Matas bay, where the tides don’t influence the water conditions and due to the unique position of the bay water is always flat and get gradually deeper, making this bay perfect for hydrofoiling. Due to the cross-offshore winds, jet-ski rescue offer is recommended from the kite centres costing around €90 per week or €50 per rescue. This spot is most suited for those wanting a flat to slightly choppy water conditions, for waves, you will need to drive to La Pared, on the west coast of Fuerteventura or to Jandía Lighthouse. The air temperature can reach 28°C / 82°F and more in the summer months and can drop to 19°C / 66°F in January. There is plenty of sunshine all year round, and the weather is warm, but a sweater and a pair of jeans will come in handy after sunset. AMENITIES: Kite School, Gear Rental, Rescue Jet-ski, Beach Assistance, Gear Storage, Kite Shop, Kite/Gear Repair, Toilets, Shower, Parking, Accommodation.