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On the northwest coast of the island of Lanzarote, in the fishing village of La Santa, is a spot which can be surfed all year round. Not a wave for beginners, the left of La Santa is one of the most sought after waves both by local surfers and visitors because of its consistency and quality. Situated in an area of steep volcanic coast and strong waves, it is easily accessible from the village itself. Vehicles can be left in a car park across from the spot.

On the north-east coast of the island of Tenerife, near the village of Igueste de San Andrés, one of the best left waves for surfing on the island can be found. Its sections allow the surfer to choose each stretch according to his ability, without having to enter the main break, making the Igueste surf spot the perfect place for all levels. The wave is opposite a pebble beach where you can park without any problem.

The most famous surf spot on Fuerteventura is El Hierro in the north of the island, next to Majanicho beach. Its fame is due to the regularity and quality of its breaks and it has become one of the busiest spots for surfers on the island. To get there you can take the dirt tracks that connect the area to the centre of Corralejo and El Cotillo or from the tarmac road from Majanicho to the village of Lajares. If you need to park, you can leave the car close by.

El Confital is regarded as one of Europe’s top waves and is north east Gran Canaria and within the capital city of Palmas de Gran Canaria. Its long, right break is fantastic for accomplished surfers. The spot links to the city via a walkway popular with locals and visitors and is accessible on foot and by car. The El Confital break has hosted world class surfing events such as the ASP WQS and the Red Bull Rival.

On the south-west coast of Lobos, a small islet north of Fuerteventura, you’ll find the longest wave in the Canary Islands. Los Lobos is an unusual wave but when the ideal conditions converge it becomes the perfect wave in its length, varied sections and quality. To access the spot you have to take a boat that sails from the tourist resort of Corralejo to reach Los Lobos and follow a track from its port for about an hour until you have gone around the Montaña Caldera volcano.

Bristol Shooting Gallery is located on the outskirts of Corralejo in the north of Fuerteventura. The popularity of this windsurfing spot is due to its demanding break, only suitable for advanced level windsurfers. The left wave is very consistent, while the right is shorter but with big walls and hollow sections. Be careful when entering and exiting the water, there are strong currents that can drag kit into a dangerous zone.

El Quemao, one of the best surfing spots in the world, is on the northwest coast of the island of Lanzarote. Across from the fishing village of La Santa, powerful waves and perfect tubes break on the days there is groundswell. The village of La Santa has a good choice of accommodation and restaurants as well as surfing schools and shops that hire and sell sports equipment.

Pozo Izquierdo in southeast Gran Canaria, close to Vecindario, offers reliable wind and waves throughout the year. A world-class windsurfing spot that challenges experienced windsurfers, it’s on the PWA (Professional Windsurfers Association) World Tour. Pozo’s long wave breaks to the right with on shore wind from the NE that is strongest during the summer.

This route is situated in the southern part of Lanzarote. It is a run along the coastline with easy trails next to the Atlantic Ocean, where the ocean meets the trail.

The route first takes you down to the Atlantic ocean along technical trails, through the volcanic mountains. The descents are complicated with loose rocks. Arriving at the Atlantic Ocean the route climbs back up on wide dirt trails. Making your way back up towards Femés by long and hard ascents you have spectacular views of ocean and rolling, dry mountains and valleys.