Welcome to our windsurfing travel guide. If you want to know where to windsurf check out the holidays, courses, experiences, accommodation, discounts and articles below.
But what is windsurfing?
The sport is a fusion between surfing and sailing with experts being able to ride waves, get huge air and reach speeds of over 50 mph. Windsurfing began in the 1970’s and quickly grew to have worldwide popularity by the 80s.
Worldwide more than 20 million people windsurf as it is relatively easy to learn and progress. Beginners start on a larger board (offering more stability) and improve from there.
The real thrill of windsurfing comes from plaining, where the board picks up enough speed to skip across the water. This can take a bit of persistence to master – which is why windsurfing travel is so popular as you can go on holiday and hit the water every day.
Once plaining windsurfers can perform a plethora of tricks and manoeuvres ranging from easy to extremely technical. This means the sport always has something new to challenge you.
There is a great social scene involved with windsurfing as well as the chance to explore the world to sail in jaw dropping locations. If you want to know where to windsurf check out our top 10 articles for inspiration.
Jutting out into the North Sea, the Netherlands has no shortage of water. While its waters can’t compete with destinations further south for inviting warmth, when the wind gets up (as it often does), the Netherlands can offer some great…
Bulgaria has shot up many people’s list of top beach destinations in the last few years. Once hidden behind the Iron Curtain, Bulgaria is now a country on the up, and it shows. The country’s Black Sea resorts get more…
Barcelona is one of the world’s premier city break destinations plus it’s got lots of beaches and some great windsurfing. With stunning views of the beach and the city in the background, a Barcelona windsurfing holiday is a unique experience. There…
Oman is the surprise star in the Middle East’s windsurfing scene. With a long Arabian Sea coast, it is less protected from the wind than many of its neighbours. Oman draws windsurfers from across the Middle East, as well as…
Sri Lanka has long been a destination for overlanding and it is beginning to become popular against after the 26 year civil war against the Tamil Tigers finished in 2009. Sri Lanka overland trips offers some of the best jungle…
With one of the longest coastlines in Europe it’s no surprise that windsurfing in Italy is popular among locals and tourists. It might surprise you to learn that the main windsurfing destination though isn’t on the coast. Instead it’s in…
Anguilla is a British-owned paradise island in the Caribbean. Surrounded by warm blue seas, and fringed with picture-perfect beaches, it is a fantastic place for a holiday in the sun. And if you want to get out on the water,…
The glamorous city of Marbella draws visitors from across Europe to its golden beaches and upscale nightlife. But life in Marbella is about more than just topping up the tan and the cocktail glass. The city lies on the warm…
Malaga is one of Spain’s favourite coastal cities, a popular holiday destination with plenty to do and see. The city is popular for its golden beaches, nightlife and rich cultural scene. The weather is warm all year round, and the…
Peru is a dream windsurfing destination. The country’s long Pacific coast offers a great mix of protected flat water bays and big waves. The Andes reach almost to the ocean’s edge along the southern part of the country’s coast, creating…
The Seychelles are well known as a tropical paradise and if windsurfing here you won’t need a wetsuit. Strong winds from May to September mean great conditions and even outside the season of the trade winds regularly make windsurfing here…
Cape Verde is a fascinating and colourful island nation, 500m off the coast of Senegal. Once Portuguese-owned, the islands are a heady mix of Mediterranean and African culture. They are also one of the best places in the world for…
The central American country of Nicaragua has long coastlines on both the Atlantic and the Pacific, with lots of great beaches that draw in the crowds. Many of them go to sunbathe…but many go to get out in the wind…
You don’t have to look too hard for reasons to take up windsurfing. It’s a great way to get exercise, to make friends, to travel and to experience sheer enjoyment. However, sometimes people are put off because they think it’s…
Mormaii’s Flexxxa wetsuit has received a whole bunch of accolades since its inception. In particular, during 2012, the suit won the Alma Surf Magazine Wetsuit – Best of the year award. Read this Mormaii Flexxxa wetsuit review (2013 version) to find…
Panama is best known for its canal, but there is much more to this tiny Central American country than that. Panama is a tropical paradise of rainforests and beaches, with a strong and growing tourist industry that attracts adventurous visitors.…
Antalya is a busy port city on the Turkish Riviera. It has some gorgeous architecture, an upbeat nightlife and arts scene and a relaxed feel. It is the jumping off point for trips to resorts along the coast, and has…
Amorgos is one of Greece’s lesser-known, but most beautiful islands. Without an airport, visitors arrive by boat from Athens or other nearby islands, in search of sun, sea and seclusion. Being relatively late to the tourism party, Amorgos is still…
Antibes is an attractive resort town on the French Riviera coast. Lying between Cannes and Nice, it’s right in the heart of this glamorous, sun-soaked region. Antibes is set around a natural harbour, with several spectacular beaches in and around…
Biarritz is known to many as the European capital of windsurfing with peeling waves between four and six feet. With great conditions year round alongside a fabulous town with beautiful beaches – the only downside to the resort of how…
