Spain has a total of 17 autonomous communities and one of them is the Canary Island. Also called the Canaries, it is a Spanish archipelago or a group of islands that are found at a short distance from mainland Africa. And one of the most prominent of those islands in the canaries is Lanzarote. The majority of visitors to the region arrive with almost a singular purpose – to enjoy Lanzarote surfing holidays.
With a coastline of over 200 km and with an area of over 850 square km, Lanzarote is the fourth largest island in the canaries. History says that the island was born out of volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. One of the regions that has been at the centre of some of the greatest of volcanic eruptions is the Timanfaya National Park, composed entirely of volcanic soil and declared a biosphere reserve by the UNESCO. Though with restricted entry, it offers a visual treat with unique, but delicate, flora and fauna.
It is this picturesque land that lets you enjoy Lanzarote surfing holidays, what with the entire set of Canary Islands proving to be one of the hotspots of surfing and sailing. Lanzarote has surfing hubs all around its long perimeter, with the best seasons to surf ranging from November to March of the year. And the unique coastline that is serrated offers arrange of surfing experiences. So, whether you are a novice, an amateur, or are a professional surfer, you could enjoy Lanzarote surfing holidays in style.
Lanzarote has surfing spots around the island, as in the case of El Quemao where the wind direction is from East to South, and where you could go for left as well as right surfs. However, this one is known for short and powerful swells that could turn out to be pretty dangerous for the unsuspecting and the inexperienced. On the other hand, La Derecha tends to be comparatively light with waves of long walls, letting even medium experienced people enjoy Lanzarote surfing holidays without much risk.
In general, beginners would like to go for the Famara Beach that is known for mild waves that would not be too overpowering for the inexperienced. However, you need to watch out for the strong currents. As is obvious, there are so many options to go for, letting everyone enjoy Lanzarote surfing holidays and challenge their limits.
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