SURFING HOLIDAYS & SURF CAMPS IN GRAN CANARIA

THE BIRTHPLACE OF CANARIAN SURFING

Situated off the west coast of Africa, the volcanic island of Gran Canaria is ideally located to recieve North Atlantic swells. It’s low lying nature means that average swell sizes are generally smaller than the more northerly Canary Islands and it’s round shape provides travelling surfers with a choice of coasts that will work under a variety of wind/swell conditions.

This combined with it’s «Eternal Spring» climate and relatively balmy water temps makes it an ideal destination for beginners and intermediate surfers especially when the bill chill hits the rest of Europe in winter.

Learn to surf or improve your surfing

Ideal for single travellers or friends who want stay in the capital city of the Canaries, Las Palmas. Learn to surf or improve your skills on Las Canteras beach, one of Spains best city surf beaches. Explore the city by night.

Suitable for Advanced/Experienced Surfers

Discover the best surf breaks in Gran Canaria accompanied by the 3 times Spanish surf champion Eduardo Acosta. Gran Canaria is a great location for surfers looking for an introduction to surfing reef break, theory room & video coaching included.

Suitable for surfers of any ability

Why not let us customise a surf trip for you. We can provide you with accommodation, equipment hire, car hire, surf tuition, guides & all the info. you need for a cracking surf holiday.

Suitable for Sup surfers of any ability and level

If you want to live a completely new experience, come and enjoy this complete Hawaiian sport, in the wonderful reefs of Canteras Beach canary Islands Capital, getting in shape and learning quickly and safely with the leading SUP school in Las Palmas. Are you ready for the challenge? We offer Sup Lessons , Paddle Yoga , Night Sup , Trips & Routes in the Wonderfull European Hawai.

SURFING IN GRAN CANARIA

The most unique geographical characteristic of the island is its round shape. This provides travelling surfers with a choice of coasts that will work under a variety of wind/swell conditions.

From Novemebr to February powerful north atlantic ground swells unleash their power on the many world-class reefs and beaches located between the capital of Las Palmas in the North West to Galdar in the North East. The capital of Las Palmas has the largest surf population on the island, has lot’s of surf shops and is home one of the most INFAMOUS waves in the Canary Islands – El Confital.

The west coast is rumoured to have some epic waves and if you spend some time exploring the island you will score some good quality un-crowded waves.

The southern coast offers a complete contrast to the north and mainly comprises of mellow beach breaks.

THE SURF EXPERIENCE

For beginners our Learn-2-Surf programme is ideal. The course follows the guidelines laid down by the FES – Federación Española Surf (Spanish Surf Fedaration) and the instructors are qualified lifeguards ensuring you learn and progress in a safe and fun environment.

For intermediate surfers Gran Canaria is a great place to take your surfing to the next level. We have put together a special Surf Clinic Programme aimed people who are already catching green waves and who would like to work on specific techniques and experience surfing a wider range of less intimidating waves with easy access.

For experienced surfers looking to hone their reef surfing skills our Guided Surfaris provide you with a local knowledgeable surf guide who will make sure you surf the best waves on any given day. The guides are there to drive you to and from the surf, show you the ‘ins and outs’, supply vital local information and to ensure you spend as much time in the water as possible.

WHO WILL IT APPEAL TO?

The diversity of the waves, the climate, tourist infrastructure and short flights times from most European cities makes Gran Canaria a suitable destination for all levels of surfers.