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SURFING ON TENERIFE
Powerful waves hit the Canary Islands all year around and along the coastline of Tenerife you can find good surfing. There are two beaches in Puerto de la Cruz and a number of great spots nearby.

PLAYA MARTIANEZ - PUERTO DE LA CRUZ is situated just two minutes walk from the school, next to the Lago Martainez. It is an impressive curving beach, protected by a breakwater with two surf spots where the waves break over sand/rock bottom. The first, a right-hander known by the locals as La Derecha, is good for beginners and longboarders. The second, called La Baja, is a shorter, faster wave which works best with a bigger swell.

PLAYA JARDIN - PUERTO DE LA CRUZ is found west of the Old Town. It is a long beautiful beach, with rocks dividing it into two parts. The waves here are less consistent but when the swell is too big for Playa Martianez, this beach break works well. It suits surfers of all levels.

PLAYA SOCORRO. Outside Puerto de la Cruz there are a number of beaches good for surfing. Playa Socorro, which is 10 minutes by car or by bus west of Puerto, is one of the best. This secluded beach has some powerful waves and is extremely consistent.

LA CALETA is found further west along the coast - just outside the little village Garachico. These rights and lefts work up to 9 feet all year round.

BAJAMAR. The small town Bajamar is situated a little further east of Puerto de la Cruz. Here you will find a majority of expert surfers and if you are not one of them it is a great place to visit to watch and be inspired

EL CHARCO is a big long left for experienced surfers - best in autumn and winter.

FUERA DE LA BAJETA is a very good long right-hander that needs a North-North West swell to hold good size.

LOS DOS HERMANOS. This break is set in a spectacular bay and has powerful rights and lefts. It is popular with more experienced surfers.

THE SOUTHERN PART OF THE ISLAND. There are world-class surf spots all over Tenerife. You can rent a car for a day with a group of friends and effortlessly explore the outstanding spots of the southwestern side of the island such as La Izquierda, K16 and El Conquistador.