Windsurfing is increasingly popular water activity. This type of sailing requires certain weather conditions, namely wind, and waves, so if you want to master windsurfing, you need to carefully choose the best place to go. Our experts have found the best windsurfing beaches in Europe to facilitate your search.
Sotavento is considered to be one of the longest coasts of Fuerteventura. The total length of the beach is 30 kilometers. It has been Sotavento for many years in a row that has been the center for a variety of sports competitions, and the beach has gained special popularity among surfers. In addition, Sotavento was awarded the Blue Flag for its cleanliness and high environmental performance.
The picturesque beach of Valdevaqueros is located in Tarifa. Valdevaqueros is considered the center of kitesurfing tourism, annual competitions are held here, surfers gather from all over the world.
Los Lances Beach is located in close proximity to the southernmost city of Tarifa in Spain. Its length is more than 7 km, width – about 120 m.
Prasonisi Cape is located in the southern part of Rhodes Island, on the border of the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas. You can see the Aegean and the Mediterranean Sea from Prasonisi Cape. The first is dark blue, the second has pale turquoise shades.
Guincho is one of the most famous Lisbon Riviera beaches, formed by the Guincho Oytavush dunes system. It is located not so far from Cape Roca, in the reserve Sintra-Cascais area. The long beach line is divided by rocks into several sections. From Cascais you can reach the beach by bus, rental car, bicycle or by foot.
Located in the eastern part of the island, the small beach of Medano is a paradise for lovers of windsurfing and kitesurfing. It is the windiest beach on the island.
The beach of Bolonia is located in the province of Cadiz and belongs to the city of Tarifa. This Spanish city is located closest to the shores of Africa, so from here in good weather you can see the mainland.
Martinhal is a favorite of surfers, windsurfers and bodyboarders. It has its own surf club, where you can also go snorkelling and kayaking. This extreme water paradise is located east of Sagres and is the largest beach in the area.
Zavial is a beach in a bay surrounded by cliffs and low dunes on the outskirts of the city of Sagres. You can get to Zavial by rented car from Sagres, Lagos and other cities in the Algarve. There is parking nearby.
If you like quiet places to relax, where you can lie on the sand, without worrying that you’ll hit your neighbor’s head with heels, Kefalos was created just for you! It is beautiful and sparsely populated, and swimming in the sea will bring true pleasure.
Meia Beach, awarded the Blue Flag, is located on the west coast of the Algarve in the city of Lagos. A long line of high sand dunes with steep slopes stretches along the beach.
The resort and beach area of Psalidi is located east of the capital of Kos at a distance of about 3 kilometers from it. It is 25 km from Kos International Airport "Hippocrates" to the beach, the transfer time is relatively short. The proximity of Psalidi to the thermal springs and Agios Fokas resort attracts many tourists who, resting on Psalidi, can get acquainted with the surrounding beauties, entertainment facilities and attractions of the island.
Located on the south coast of Lefkada and is the highlight of the resort of Vassiliki, which is a real mecca for lovers of windsurfing and sailing. The wide sheltered bay is famous for its midday wind called Eric, which blows at a speed of 30-40 miles per hour with relatively little disturbance. Thanks to such ideal natural conditions, Vassiliki is among the ten best beaches in the world for windsurfing, and a small fishing village has become the second largest resort in Lefkada.
Keros (Keros Beach) is the long 4-kilometer beach of Lemnos, which is very popular among lovers of water sports. It is located between two freshwater lakes, in the picturesque bay of the same name on the eastern outskirts of the island, 2 km from the village of Kalliopi.
Located on the southern coast of Cyprus on the road from Limassol to Paphos, marked with the Blue Flag. Previously, there was a fishing port belonging to the small village of Pissouri, located in the neighborhood, but recently the resort has been actively developing and building up. Modern hotels and other real estate properties have grown on the coast that attract foreign tourists and investors who want to buy housing here. Despite this, Pissouri managed not to lose his charm and maintain a unique Cypriot atmosphere. The village often hosts "Cypriot nights" with national songs and dances, as well as harvest festivals, which bring together guests and residents of the island.