Find yourself fidgeting at the mere thought of spending hours lying on a sun bed? Luckily there are many active pursuits in the Canary Islands that will get your pulse racing. Surfers in Tenerife will find numerous waves to ride at the Playa Socorro, a popular black-sand beach with reliably powerful waves on the northern coast between Icod de los Vinos and Puerto de la Cruz.
Just north of the main Playa El Mdano on the south-east coast, Playa Machado is a haven for water sports. The golden beach has a laid-back atmosphere with plenty of cafes and bars and is popular among holidaying windsurfers and kiteboarders, as well as the professionals, who compete here throughout the summer in championship events.
If you've caught the windsurfing bug, the beaches on Gran Canaria, with its breezy weather conditions and consistently warm climate, are almost unrivalled for an exhilarating water sports holiday.
Pozo Izquierdo is located half an hour north from Maspalomas driving towards the airport. This is the place to mingle with the pros and you'll find several schools where you can learn the basics of windsurfing, as well as numerous hire shops, which can rent windsurfing kit to the experienced as well as surfboards for those just looking to get out into the waves.
In Fuerteventura, land-loving sun worshippers will find plenty to enjoy. A beach holiday here need not entail splashing about in the sea. Instead get active with an early morning jog on the flat, compact sands of the Costa Calma beach in the south of the island. Alternatively you could take in the scenery with a hike on the beaches of the Isle of Lobos, just a half hour boat trip from the bustling tourist harbour of Correlejo on the northern coast. The small island plays host to thousands of varieties of winged creatures, from migrating birds to rare seabirds and also boasts crystal clear waters and picturesque beaches.
Just north of the main Playa El Mdano on the south-east coast, Playa Machado is a haven for water sports. The golden beach has a laid-back atmosphere with plenty of cafes and bars and is popular among holidaying windsurfers and kiteboarders, as well as the professionals, who compete here throughout the summer in championship events.
If you've caught the windsurfing bug, the beaches on Gran Canaria, with its breezy weather conditions and consistently warm climate, are almost unrivalled for an exhilarating water sports holiday.
Pozo Izquierdo is located half an hour north from Maspalomas driving towards the airport. This is the place to mingle with the pros and you'll find several schools where you can learn the basics of windsurfing, as well as numerous hire shops, which can rent windsurfing kit to the experienced as well as surfboards for those just looking to get out into the waves.
In Fuerteventura, land-loving sun worshippers will find plenty to enjoy. A beach holiday here need not entail splashing about in the sea. Instead get active with an early morning jog on the flat, compact sands of the Costa Calma beach in the south of the island. Alternatively you could take in the scenery with a hike on the beaches of the Isle of Lobos, just a half hour boat trip from the bustling tourist harbour of Correlejo on the northern coast. The small island plays host to thousands of varieties of winged creatures, from migrating birds to rare seabirds and also boasts crystal clear waters and picturesque beaches.
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