Sotavento , Fuerteventura , Canary Islands
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Sotavento , Fuerteventura , Canary Islands
For high wind Sotavento , on the south west coast of Fuerteventura , is a great choice . Playa Sotavento is set just south of the beach resort of Costa Calma , around one hour south of Rosaria Airport , set on a remote beach surrounded by sand dunes . The main wind season is from June to August and if you book early you can stay right on the lagoon and watch the best in the world compete during the World Cup at the end of July . Go outside of these months in May and September and you ’ ll enjoy less strong conditions . The whole of the Sotavento lagoon is tidal so those wishing to sail in the lagoon will have two periods in the month with water in the lagoon and is ideal for beginners and practising your moves .
There is one 4 * hotel on the spot with four swimming pools , kids club , spa , three restaurants plus adults only areas and a nightclub . There are further options of selfcatering apartments , all-inclusive and luxury hotels in Costa Calma just 15-minute drive north . Here you can also find a range of restaurants , bars and shops and a sheltered beach , which is more suitable for beginners in the peak months of July and August . Further south on the lagoon is the third spot of Risco del Paso which is more protected and less busy . Other activities on offer include kitesurfing , stand up paddle boarding , land sailing , cycling and scuba diving . Sotavento offers over 500 of the latest boards from JP and Starboard with over 1000 rigs from Neil Pryde , all completely replaced every year as well as Fanatic and North equipment at Risco del Paso and Costa Calma beaches , available to pre-book at discounted prices through Sportif .
Safaga , Red Sea , Egypt
You can ’ t beat the Red Sea for flat water and consistent wind . With dedicated windsurf centres right on the beach next to your hotel , Safaga is one of the most popular windsurf holiday destinations for all levels of windsurfers year round . Set on a crescent shaped sandy bay the azure water and year round sunshine is ideal . For those wishing to take a beginner ’ s or improver ’ s course the shallow , sheltered area is just by the centre . More advanced windsurfers will enjoy endless turquoise water lagoons and superb wind stats , averaging F4 Beaufort for over 75 % of days and heading up to over 90 % of days between August and October to give you the best chance of maximising your time on the water . Winds are cross shore with very little to no shore break . You can rent the latest Fanatic and North kit where you pre-book your board and are able to swap daily depending on local conditions . You can also windsurf to nearby Toubia Island just 3.5km away . The all-inclusive hotels offer the best value holidays around with warm water 25 ° C + from May up to 28 ° C in August . Other sports and activities
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Sotavento , Fuerteventura , Canary Islands
available including snorkelling , scuba diving , kitesurfing and stand up paddle boarding . From Safaga you can book quad bike , horse riding and cultural excursions to the Valley of the Kings , home of Tutankhamen ’ s tomb or the ancient Egyptian temples at Luxor . There is a choice of 3 *, 4 * and 5 * all-inclusive hotels with prices starting at £ 599pp including flights and transfers and regular special offers including hotel upgrades or early booking discounts with Sportif .