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FUERTEVENTURA
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KITE OPTIONS?
In the summer, bring a 5 and 8. Any other time, bring a 9 and a 12.
WHICH WETSUIT?
A 3/2 shorty will do the trick.
BEER
Local beer costs around €2.
TYPICAL DINNER
Canarians love their food. Go get some papas arrugadas, seafood, or goats cheese and delicious meats.
LATE NIGHT…
If you fancy heading out, then the Fuerte Action Bar in Costa Calma is where it’s at. Bands, burgers, cocktails and delicious ice-creams.
GETTING THERE
Fuerte is a 4-5 hour flight from mainland Europe, landing at the airport near the island’s capital Puerto del Rosario. It’s about 50km to the various accommodation options in resort village Costa Calma, which is just three minutes away from the Rene Egli center.
THE LOWDOWN
The Canary Island archipelago is a volcanic formation of islands located in the Atlantic Ocean, about 120km off the western coast of Morocco. Each island has its own characteristics, and Fuerteventura, the second largest, has a laid back and relaxed atmosphere, in comparison to some of its more touristloaded neighbors. A very convenient short hop from most European airports, it’s also blessed with year round wind, waves and sunshine (approximately 3000 hours a year). The predominantly dry and desert landscape can at first seem harsh, but its charms ring through, and the lush beaches and beautiful turquoise waters are extremely beguiling indeed…
KITING SET UP
The Rene Egli center is in the southern part of the island, right in the heart of the strong-wind zone, set in a palm-fringed oasis at the northern end of beautiful white sand Sotavento beach. The beach lagoon fills depending on the tides of the full and new moon phases, with a shallow water area over 4km long and up to 200m wide. The center itself has a full range of facilities, such as fresh water showers and compressed air to save you needlessly working up a sweat in the morning! The wide beach allows the wind to blow strong and consistently, offering perfect conditions for accomplished kiters, with the sheltered lagoon ideal for beginners.
WHEN IS BEST TO GO?
The wind in Fuerteventura is as dependable as it gets, with consistent conditions and good weather year round – average daily temperatures are between 20 degrees in January, and 28 degrees in August. The south of the island gets the Sotavento wind funnel effect, where optimal geographic conditions allow the prevailing north-east trade wind to accelerate between two ridges. In addition to this, the air on the island is heated by the sun and rises upwards, compressing the slightly cooler trade wind as it pushes itself beneath the warm air. Basically… it’s a yearround destination.
NO WIND?
You can take your pick of a range of activities on this sunny island during any rare times when the wind isn’t playing ball. Surfing is popular here, with a handful of world-class breaks to be found in the north. You can also SUP, kayak, snorkel, take dune buggy excursions, or a ferry trip to one of the outer islands to look at some pretty crazy landscapes… Failing that, you could hit the party towns in Lanzarote, just a 30 minute ferry ride away.
KITEBOARDING HOLIDAYS35 YEARS 1984 - 2019 FUERTEVENTURA melia.com Atmospheric 4**** suites, bookable from 16 years
Kite Center
•Enjoy perfect kiteboarding holidays in the world‘s biggest wind- & kitesurf center • We offer the latest equipment from Cabrinha (annually 650 kites & 250 kiteboards), completely exchanged every 6-12 months • First-class lessons for all levels – exclusively in the lagoon or on the sea with licensed teachers • Excellent accommodation within short walking distance to the centers: choose between the first-class hotel Meliá Fuerteventura 4**** and the adults orientated resort Sol Beach House at Meliá Fuerteventura
INFO & BOOKING:
info@rene-egli.com | Tel: 928 54 74 83 | rene-egli.com (with rotating live-webcam)
melia.com
Excellent 4**** rooms, Miniclub is offered
