Famara Kitesurf Spot in Lanzarote

Famara Beach is the main spot on Lanzarote with the most consistent winds for kitesurfing and easiest access for kitesurfers of all levels. The best (and luckily most common) direction for the wind is from the North and the best tides are low to mid, as at high tide the beach is narrow and the water is more choppy. In the summer season from May to September the trade winds known as Los Alisios blow across Lanzarote from the northeast. During this time the wind averages between 10 and 25 knots most days, and Famara beach picks up the Atlantic swell making it a perfect place to practice your wave riding on a sandy beach break. You’ll find more consistent waves for surfing in the winter season but the wind won’t be as predictable. A summer wetsuit or a shorty will be ideal here in summer, with something like 4/3 better for winter.

The Northern end of Famara beach has more stones and rocks on the beach and in the water so is recommended for more experienced riders only, but the Southern end is soft sand and perfect for anyone learning that might need to walk up the beach a few times. At low tide there is a larger area where you can stand in the water, making this the ideal time for beginners to learn kitesurfing, and there are multiple kite schools in the area who can get you up and riding.

La Caleta de Famara (the local town) has that natural sense about it, surrounded by wilderness and still has gravel paths, as yet untouched by mass tourism. Travelers can concentrate on the beauty of Mother Nature because there are no businesses other than kite schools, bars, restaurants, and grocery stores. One of the reasons people enjoy this sandy oasis is that it is devoid of the usual tourist trappings. This side of the island and the beach is one of the most picturesque in the entire area. Risco de Famara is the cliff which dominates the entire west coast of Lanzarote and watches over the kite spot at Famara. There are several cliffs including the island's highest peak as well as incredible panoramas, the most popular of which is Mirador del Rio. It looks like a roaring and soaring wave rises above the beach at Famara.

Closest Airport to the Spot is Lanzarote Airport (ACE), about half an hours drive. The nearest Town is Caleta de Famara. Public transport is generally not great but it is possible to get the bus to Famara. However we’d recommend renting a car and being able to move around yourself, as not everything is within easy walking distance on Lanzarote.