Fuerteventura water sports and water activities
Fuerteventura is a great place for visitors to try their hands at water sports because, due to the island's elongated shape, wherever they are on the island they are never far from the coast. From novices to experts, there are plenty of levels of sports and activities for everyone to have a go.
Surfing is one of the island's most popular water sports, as everyone from newbies to surf pros can give it a go. And with surf schools available on the island, there's no reason to miss out riding Fuerteventura's waves. There are those, of course, who'd like to ride the water without getting wet, so luckily there are catamaran and yachting excursions around the island that take in the land and sea views.
The Windsurfing Kiteboarding World Cup - The Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam is held on the island, so of course there's no better place to try one of these adrenaline sports out. Sotavento is where thrill-seekers can experience the strongest winds, but the constant winds of the island means that the entire coastline offers places to windsurf and kiteboard.
The year round warm sea temperatures mean that the coast is always teeming with sea life, which is why many people decide to go scuba diving when visiting Fuerteventura. For beginners, then again there are specialist schools to learn scuba basics, but for those with a PADI, then there are boat trips ready and waiting to take you out to the best diving spots.
For those whose sole purpose it is to dive (or snorkel, which the island is also great for) then it's worth staying on the east side of the island, with Las Salinas del Carmen and Caleta de Fuste being two of the top dive spots. The stretch of water to the north between Fuerteventura and Lobos Island is also a great place to consider diving.
Surfing is one of the island's most popular water sports, as everyone from newbies to surf pros can give it a go. And with surf schools available on the island, there's no reason to miss out riding Fuerteventura's waves. There are those, of course, who'd like to ride the water without getting wet, so luckily there are catamaran and yachting excursions around the island that take in the land and sea views.
The Windsurfing Kiteboarding World Cup - The Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam is held on the island, so of course there's no better place to try one of these adrenaline sports out. Sotavento is where thrill-seekers can experience the strongest winds, but the constant winds of the island means that the entire coastline offers places to windsurf and kiteboard.
The year round warm sea temperatures mean that the coast is always teeming with sea life, which is why many people decide to go scuba diving when visiting Fuerteventura. For beginners, then again there are specialist schools to learn scuba basics, but for those with a PADI, then there are boat trips ready and waiting to take you out to the best diving spots.
For those whose sole purpose it is to dive (or snorkel, which the island is also great for) then it's worth staying on the east side of the island, with Las Salinas del Carmen and Caleta de Fuste being two of the top dive spots. The stretch of water to the north between Fuerteventura and Lobos Island is also a great place to consider diving.