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.
Occupying the extreme south-western point of the European mainland, the Algarve is a rugged outcrop of Portugal that’s popular for sun, sea and fun. In this guide to Algarve adventure holidays we summarise what’s on offer and ask; is it…
Vanuatu is a South Pacific island paradise. A French-speaking collection of over 80 volcanic islands, Vanuatu is all white-sand beaches, lush rainforest and deep blue sea. Although it’s attracting the attention of international tourism, unfortunately not many visit for Vanuatu windsurfing…
Fancy an adventurous deal? Then you are in the right place. We have brought together the best action sport & adventure holiday late availability we could find. With savings of up to £430, these deals are too good to miss. With…
Do you want to visit Southern Europe? Tens of millions of us flock to the Mediterranean each year for the endless sunshine, incredible food, stunning landscapes, laid back lifestyles, and abundant culture. There’s also a lot of fun things to do, so what are the…
Mark Warner have been providing active holidays for over 40 years and have won numerous awards. Their windsurfing holidays in the Mediterranean offer you the chance to windsurf every day or to try other activities such as sailing, water skiing, wakeboarding, scuba diving,…
Waterproof, breathable and fast drying, innovative watersports clothing by Victory KoreDry is changing what we wear in the water. With a range of cutting-edge products designed, developed and manufactured in the US, Victory KoreDry is producing some of the best…
Caribbean windsurfing holidays offers everything windsurfers could want: strong, reliable trade winds, warm water, great weather, flat water lagoons, surfable waves, friendly hospitality and of course beautiful views. With the Caribbean being a top holiday destination, there are great facilities including plenty of…
France has some of the best windsurfing in Europe with a multitude of beaches and resorts providing great facilities and awesome wind conditions. With two very distinct coastlines – The Atlantic and the Mediterranean – offering very different conditions for…
On the northern coast of South America, Venezuela’s warm seas and consistent winds make it a big draw for windsurfers. The coast is fringed with dreamy white sand beaches, while out in the tropical waters of the Caribbean sea, you’ll…
Situated on the northern Caribbean coast of Colombia, close to the stunning city of Cartagena, discover the beautiful beach resort of Santa Veronica. Located on a sandy spit extending out over the dazzling blue bay, the perfect water and wind…
Casa Agua Vela Hostal is located on the Bay of Santa Verónica in Colombia. The hostel has an authentic and friendly atmosphere to make your stay unforgettable. Santa Verónica offers excellent conditions for windsurfing, SUP, kitesurfing and a lot more on the…
Originally called sail boarding, windsurfing was invented by an innovative young man called S. Newman Darby. Legend has it that Darby invented the sport in 1965 on the Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania. Since then the sport has exploded across the world,…
From the iconic Kasbah of Tangier and bustling souks of Marrakech to the enigmatic and vast Sahara desert, Morocco has big cultural appeal. However, it’s perhaps the fact that the best Morocco adventure activities can equal those anywhere on the…
Located in the west of South America, Peru offers adventures as varied as its climate and regions. With arid coastal deserts, cooler Andean highlands and tropical rainforest it plays host to spectacular scenery and exciting activities. This guide to Peru adventure…
Slovenia is often overlooked in favour of larger neighbours including Italy and Croatia. But this Central European country deserves more attention. It’s a fantastic destination for adventure sports of all kinds – including windsurfing. Slovenia windsurfing holidays can combine a visit to…
The world of windsurfing, like many extreme sports, has a range of technical terms, vocabulary and new definitions. So, learning what everything means from a windsurfing glossary of terms can be very useful indeed when out on the water. We’ve…
El Medano is already a well-known name in the windsurfing community. So, just what is it about this small but growing fishing village that attracts thousands of windsurfers and kiteboarders from around the globe each year? This El Medano windsurfing…
Palm Breeze Villa is a 4 Star “Bed and Breakfast” type hotel located beach front on Bulabog Beach Boracay. This beach is perfect for kiteboarding /kitesurfing and windsurfing as it has shallow waters and a steady onshore wind from the…
Windsurfing is one of the most exciting and vibrant watersports available today. Using old techniques to harness the wind’s power, you will gain some serious speed and air (eventually!) from timing your technique and skill to perfection. With the introduction…
Sotavento is a fantastic windsurfing destination on the island of Fuerteventura. Like the rest of the Canary Islands, it benefits from strong Atlantic Ocean winds and warm waters all year round. There are great windsurfing beaches all around Fuerteventura’s coast,…
