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El Medano, Tenerife

Tenerife is a fantastic location of kitesurfing as the wind blows pretty much all year and during the summer months your can expect 25mph each day.

El Medano is located just ten minutes drive from Tererife's South Airport making it a quick and easy connection to your hotel or apartment while in Tenerife.

The location is home to ex world champion Mark Shinn who left the UK in favour of the warm waters and consistant breeze. Now far from a secluded spot, El Medano is one of the UK biggest importers of kitesurfer!

There are two main beaches in El Medano, Cabezo which is locals only and more geared for windsurfing and then south beach. South beach is a slight walk out from the small town, 5 minutes max slow walk and is protected by a huge bay so if you fall the kite you can easily swim back without danger. The water conditions are slightly choppy most days but if there is swell then expect some waves.

If you are more advanced then you can tack upwind to a small reef near to the harbour wall where you shall find waves for riding.

There are a number of kitesurfing schools offering kitesurfing lessons so if you are a novice then book a lesson during your stay in Tenerife.

If you plan to hire either kitesurfing equipment or just hire a kitesurfing kite or kite board during your stay, El Medano has a at least three local places which can be found by visiting our Shop section of the site.

Hotels and places to stay

Accommodation in Teneirfe is mostly Hotels, but in El Medano which was once a sleepy fishing village offers a number of great self catering apartments at affordable prices.

Apartments offer a relaxed atmosphere and some even offer wet storage for kitesurfing kit, what a bonus!

Our conclusion

Windy most of the year while in summer months ensure to pack a 7m. 4 Hours from London by plane so grab a ticket and ride...

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