Tenerife,
the largest island of the Canaries group lies approximately 200 miles
from the coast of North West Africa and enjoys a climate sometimes described
as "eternal spring". Dominated by Spain's highest peak, Mount
Tiede, the Island has two distinct differences in landscape from the lush
green vegetation of the North to the drier sunny South with its characteristic
volcanic landscape.
El Medano is situated on the southern side of the island about ten to
fifteen minutes from the airport and approximately twenty minutes by car
from the varied nightlife of Playa de Las Americas. Originally a small
Spanish fishing village, renowned for its consistent annual wind record,
has developed slowly and comes alive during high season with windsurfers
from all over Europe. However, the town still manages to retain an uncommercialised
and relaxed atmosphere with bars and restaurants to match together with
one of the largest natural beaches on Tenerife.
Windsurfing
in the resort takes place in either of two "U" shaped bays which
are separated by a point and harbour wall. The Northern bay, often the
venue for regular windsurfing magazine test trips, has excellent conditions
for the advanced windsurfer produced by the strong North East trade winds
and Atlantic rollers. The South bay, however, offers slightly more sheltered
conditions for improvers and intermediates with an easier access point
by way of the excellent sandy beach. There are two hire centres in the
South Bay,
Surf Center Playa Sur and The OTC Centre. Also in the south bay there
is an excellent kite surfing school with tuition and equipment rental
available. Alternative recreational activities in the resort include diving,
mountain biking, body/surf board and kayak rental.
Available equipment at Surf Centre Playa Sur:
Boards are from Naish: Wave 62, 72, 80 and 85,
Global
Wave 78, 83, 87, 98, Global Freeride 95, 104, 115, 130, 145 SP 110.
Sails are from Naish (Force and Sprint) and are rigged on Naish Carbon masts (Firestick or
Formula 750) and Naish booms.
Available equipment at OTC:
Boards from Exocet, F2, Fanatic, Goya, JP Australia, Mistral, RRD,
Starboard, T1, Tabou, Witchcraft and sails from Ezzy, Gaastra, Naish, Neil
Pryde, North Sails, Severne, Simmer, Tushingham.
Tenerife,
the largest island of the Canaries group lies approximately 200 miles
from the coast of North West Africa and enjoys a climate sometimes described
as "eternal spring". Dominated by Spain's highest peak, Mount
Tiede, the Island has two distinct differences in landscape from the lush
green vegetation of the North to the drier sunny South with its characteristic
volcanic landscape.
Windsurfing
in the resort takes place in either of two "U" shaped bays which
are separated by a point and harbour wall. The Northern bay, often the
venue for regular windsurfing magazine test trips, has excellent conditions
for the advanced windsurfer produced by the strong North East trade winds
and Atlantic rollers. The South bay, however, offers slightly more sheltered
conditions for improvers and intermediates with an easier access point
by way of the excellent sandy beach. There are two hire centres in the
South Bay,
Surf Center Playa Sur and The OTC Centre. Also in the south bay there
is an excellent kite surfing school with tuition and equipment rental
available. Alternative recreational activities in the resort include diving,