Wing Foil, Windsurfing, and Surfing in Gran Canaria, Escape the European Winter in Canary Islands

Experience the ultimate watersports adventure in sunny Gran Canaria in March! Having lived there for half a year during my sabbatical in 2022, I was out on the water nearly every day, wing foiling, windsurfing, and wave surfing, it's truly awesome! I'm returning for a two-week wing foil and snorkeling vacation, and inviting 3 TripMates to join the adventure (wing foil / windsurfing equipment and wetsuit are included in the course). Besides watersports, we'll snorkel in crystal-clear waters, explore the iconic 90-meter high volcanic rock Roque Nublo – a UNESCO World Heritage site, swim in breathtaking natural pools surrounded by volcanic rock, hike the legendary Maspalomas Dunes, and visit the charming "Little Venice" – Puerto de Mogán. And of course we will indulge in the mouthwatering Canarian cuisine. Join me for an unforgettable journey! WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT In this 2-week trip, I’ve planned 13 days of activities (since the first day is for arrival and getting to know each other). The main theme of this trip is wing foiling/windsurfing. No previous experience is needed, and all levels are welcome. You can choose either option. Five 2-hour courses are included, and the days we take these courses will depend on the wind conditions. In addition to these five wing foiling courses, we could either add five more wing foiling/windsurfing courses or mix in wave surfing courses, depending on everyone's interest and the weather. Note that these extra courses are not included in the price. Since we can't predict the weather, it's best to decide during the first week of our trip. That totals 10 days of wing foiling/windsurfing/wave surfing courses. We'll take one 2-hour course per day. On those days, we'll also have plenty of time for fun activities near our island home in Arinaga on the West Coast: - Explore a magical canyon in the nearby mountain. - Snorkel at a beautiful spot within walking distance of our accommodation. - Hike near Playa del Cabrón and snorkel if conditions allow. - Enjoy yoga and stretching on our spacious roof terrace or at sea platforms within walking distance. - Swim in a natural pool surrounded by volcanic rock within walking distance. - Snorkel at Playa de Tufia in a quiet little town. - Take a sunset hike on a nearby volcanic hill. - Visit the cozy town of Agüimes, an open-air museum with bronze sculptures. - Explore Salinas de Tenefé in Pozo Izquierdo, beautiful salt flats by the sea. - Have a BBQ on our terrace. On calm, sunny days with no wind or waves, we'll go on full-day excursions: - One full-day excursion to the North East, visiting the picturesque town of Firgas, swimming in a secret natural jacuzzi, and snorkeling at Playa de Sardina del Norte. - One full-day mountain excursion, including short hikes, a visit to Gran Canaria's highest point, Pico de los Pozos de la Nieve, and the iconic 90-meter high volcanic rock, Roque Nublo. - One full-day excursion to the South East and South, visiting the beautiful town of Puerto de Mogán, snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, and hiking the legendary Maspalomas Dunes. Note that we'll choose each day's activities based on weather conditions like wind and waves. Therefore, the watersports courses and the full-day excursions will be interspersed throughout the 13 days. If we encounter more calm days without wind or waves, we'll have the opportunity for additional excursions and snorkeling instead of watersports courses. This flexibility is why only five courses are included in the price, the extra courses will be decided during the first week of our trip. For wing foil / windsurfing / wave surfing courses, the school will provide all necessary equipments and wetsuit for you. For our own snorkeling experience, you need to bring your own snorkeling gear (tube and goggles). For shared expenses, such as groceries for BBQ on our spacious roof terrace, we'll use the Splitwise app to evenly distribute costs during the trip. JoinMyTrip covers travel insurance for German and Austrian citizens, for others please make sure that you have your own travel insurance.