Windsurfing Holidays 2019. Are your board bags itching to get tagged and passport lusting to get stamped, then check out our travel guide for the lowdown on worldwide wind and sunny shores. We’ve got micro guides to a selection of windsurfing centres around the globe and if you want some help from the travel experts, then Sportif Travel and Planet Windsurf Holidays list their top 5 windsurf spots.
TOP 5 WINDSURF SPOTS
JANE FAUGHNAN
SPORTIF WINDSURF HOLIDAYS WORLDWIDE
www.sportif.travel | 01273 844 919
1. CANARY ISLANDS – FUERTEVENTURA
Best for Slalom | Freestyle | Beginners | Families.
Sotavento on the southeast coast of Fuerteventura offers one of the very best flat water, slalom and freestyle windsurfing locations and each summer the PWA’s elite windsurfers arrive to compete here. The 4 km long tidal lagoon is ideal for windsurfers of all levels. Wind stats are F4 bft 90% of days from June to August and wind throughout the rest of the year. Shuttle available to different spots in Costa Calma and along the lagoon including Risco del Paso. Choose from 450 boards and 1000 rigs of the latest JP, Starboard kit with SUP, kitesurfing, land sailing and activities for kids. Two 4* Hotels on the spot offer family or adults only accommodation from £699 half board including flights and transfers.
PRO COACHING CLINIC with Simon Winkley to Lanzarote, Canary Islands for intermediates + 15-25 March 2019.
2. CARIBBEAN – TOBAGO
Best for Flat Water | Multi Sport | Solo Travellers | Value.
Tobago in the southern Caribbean is one of the very best flat water windsurfing lagoons. The protected marine park at Pidgeon Point provides an idyllic, uncrowded flat water turquoise lagoon with palm trees swaying in the trade winds. You can sail here from November through to June with cross-shore winds and a shallow area for training. The island is not overdeveloped, with pristine rainforest, scuba diving, snorkelling, bio luminescence kayaking and SUP tours. From the centre you can also sail, kitesurf and foil. The relaxed and sociable centre offers free coaching sessions, excursions and welcome drinks, so ideal for solo travellers. 1 week BB starts at £899pp including flights and transfers.
PRO COACHING CLINICS Jem Hall Performance Boost 12-19 February 2019. Peter Hart Masterclass 24 February – 03 March 2019.
3. SOUTH AFRICA – LANGEBAAN
Best for Flat Water | Intermediates + | Culture | Pro Coaching.
Just 1.5 hours north of Cape Town is Langebaan lagoon, with picturesque, white sand beaches and crystal clear, shallow water areas and consistent, cross-shore winds and lack of shorebreak. There are beginner and more advanced spots for practising technique with superb slalom conditions from December and January with winds F4bft+ up to 90% days. Further out, in certain conditions, you can catch an incoming swell. In addition to Langebaan and Cape Town extensions, you can book winelands and garden route tours and safaris to Kruger National Park. 1 week starts at £995pp including flights, meet and greet, transfers and self-drive.
PRO COACHING CLINIC Simon Winkley Langebaan, 21-29 January and 25 November – 03 December 2019 with £100 OFF EB offer.
4. AMERICAS – BRAZIL
Best for Waves | Adventure | Solos | Groups.
Jericoacoara ‘Jeri’, with its streets of sand, waves and dusk to dawn parties, is legendary. There are now luxury spa hotels alongside boutique surf lodges but the vibe remains. The best time is September to January with epic wind conditions for 95% days. The centre stocks the latest JP and Starboard equipment, with bar and restaurant, chill out areas to watch the action and a great place to catch the sunset if you don’t climb the dune. You can now book surf and SUP tours and 4WD buggy excursions to Icaraizinho. 1 week BB from £1195pp including flights and transfers.
PRO COACHING CLINICS Peter Hart Masterclass 10 Days 08-18 January 2019. Jem Hall Performance Boost 30 October – 09 November 2019.
5. INDIAN OCEAN – MAURITIUS
Best for Flat Water and Waves | All Inclusive | Luxury.
Iconic Mauritius with unique lagoon and offshore reefs which offer combi conditions are the lure to Le Morne. Stay on the spot with easy access to some of the widest range of conditions in one place with flat water to chop to small to expert only waves. The best wind is from April to December with an average of 65-70% days F4bft +. Friends and families can relax in luxury hotels with spa and kids clubs. There is also surfing, SUP, kitesurfing, scuba diving, golf and tennis. Additional spots include Bel Mare on the south coast, Belle Ombre and Anse La Raie on the northeast coast. 1 week 4* Hotel all inclusive with flights from £1,349pp.
PRO COACHING CLINICS Jem Hall Performance Boost 30 October – 09 November 2019. Peter Hart Masterclass 10 Days 16-27 November 2019.
Sportif Travel offer ATOL protected flight, hotel, transfers and multi sport discounted packages to 60+ worldwide destinations with over 30 years experience. Call for the latest information and tailor made itinerary. Tel +44 (0)1273 844919. Email [email protected]. www.sportif.travel
MARCUS BULL
PLANET WINDSURF HOLIDAYS
www.planetwindsurefholidays.com | 01273 921 001
1. PORTUGAL
In the northern reaches of Portugal, a wide sweeping bay is home to a fantastic new sports hotel and reliable summer winds, making this a dream windsurfing destination. This is a great spot for beginners, improvers and bump & jump riders who will have endless hours of fun beyond the protected waters of the beach. Further down Portugal’s picturesque coastline, the Algarve is a great destination for families with an amazing resort set right on the beach. Just a few hours from the UK, Portugal offers an authentic, affordable windsurfing holiday destination with luxury accommodation, beautiful landscapes, amazing cuisine and a range of other activities to do when you are not on the water. One week package price per person including flights from £675 in low season.
2. MAURITIUS
Mauritius is without doubt one of the world’s very best windsurfing holiday destinations. The flat water lagoons of Le Morne in the south and Anse La Raie in the north are a dream come true with their warm waters, consistent conditions and miles of space. Wave enthusiasts will also be extremely happy here with some of the best waves in the world. A range of stunning luxury hotels, make Mauritius the perfect destination for families and couples alike. Between the months of June and October, the trade wind shows its best side and the hotels offer great special offers during this time, allowing for an amazing luxury getaway at affordable prices. Planet can offer up to half price at the best luxury resorts on the island during these windy months, even in peak school holidays, beating any comparable holiday in Europe. All inclusive luxury hotel stay including flights from £1645 per person.
3. SOUTH AFRICA
Between November and March, South Africa is the place to be for windsurfing. Offering stunning scenery, sunny days, world-class food, amazing natural and cultural sites and luxury accommodation, you can’t get better than a holiday to South Africa. And the prices are unbeatable too! From the epic waves of Cape Town to the turquoise waters of Langebaan, you will find something to suit your skill levels. A week’s windsurfing at one of these spots can easily be combined with an adventure down the Garden Route or that bucket list safari holiday, making South Africa one of the most versatile destinations for your next getaway. One week holiday from £1299 per person including flights.
4. MOROCCO
Morocco is the ideal all year round windsurfing destination. From
the vast flat water lagoon of Dakhla, to the epic wave spots in Essaouira and Dakhla’s surf beaches, this is one of the planet’s most reliable destinations. Here you can simply, eat, sleep and dream windsurfing with a range of fantastic new accommodation options situated right at the best spots. The choices are endless but all offer very clean and consistent wind. There really is something for all levels in Morocco and Planet offer same day connecting flights to Dakhla, making this amazing location very accessible. Or talk to us about combing the various spots or adding in a tailor made tour to discover Morocco’s rich cultural history and exquisite natural landscapes. Price guide for a week’s stay per person with flights – £850.
5. DUTCH ANTILLES
The Caribbean’s Dutch Antilles offer a number of fantastic windsurfing spots, from St Martin to Aruba. But our personal favourite, Bonaire, is that picture-perfect windsurfing destination. Set away from the mass tourism of other Caribbean islands, Bonaire offers an authentic getaway with some of the best windsurfing in the world. A luxury hotel and brand new windsurf centre is located on a vast turquoise lagoon that is great for learning to windsurf, blasting or practicing new tricks. You can also find great snorkelling and diving spots on the island for an adventurous multi-sport getaway. One week package price from £1349 per person including flights.
For more on Planet Windsurf Holiday’s hand picked and personally visited destinations, see their innovative website (www.planetwindsurfholidys.com) for an immediate online quotation, or get in touch for expert impartial advice on +44 (0)1273 921001 or [email protected]
MICRO GUIDES
AFRICA:
Flag Beach – Corralejo, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
Ion Club – Ponta Leme, Cape Verde Islands
René Egli – Sotavento, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
Tenerife Windsurf Solution – El Medano, Tenerife, Canary Islands
EUROPE:
Club Vass – Vassiliki, Lefkas, Greece
Europa Holidays – Lake Garda, Italy
FeelViana – Viana Do Castelo, Portugal
Gone Surfing Crete – Kouremenos Beach, Crete, Greece
Windsurf Village/MB-Pro Center – Porto Pollo, Sardinia, Italy
Procenter Rhodos – Ialysos, Greece
Sigri Surf – Sigri, Lesvos, Greece
AMERICA:
Club Ventos – Jericoacoara, Brazil
Dunkerbeck Pro Center – Sorobon, Bonaire
Radical Sports – Tobago, Caribbean