If you have long been drawn to the feeling of gliding across the surface of the ocean using the power of the wind, the Kitesurf programme is a good opportunity to take your first steps in a safe environment - or take your existing skills to the next level. Lessons are available for complete beginners, intermediate riders and more experienced kitesurfers alike, so you do not have to follow a predetermined template: the lesson is adapted to your current level and goals.
The location is El Médano, one of Tenerife's best-known stretches of coastline for wind sports. The surf centre is located directly on the oceanfront, less than 50 m (164 ft) from the entrance to the kitesurfing zone, so you do not need to walk far with the equipment: the lesson can start almost directly next to the centre.
If you are trying the sport for the first time, the lesson is built up gradually. You learn the most important basics of how the wind works and how to control the kite, learn safe launching and landing, and then first begin to feel on shore how the kite responds to your movements. Once you can do this with sufficient confidence, practice can continue in the ocean, where the initial focus is on controlling the pulling force of the kite, followed later by your first starts on the board.
If you already kitesurf, you do not need to start again from the basics. The instructor can adapt the lesson to your own goals, whether you want to improve riding upwind, turns, board control or move more confidently in stronger wind. This means the lesson can also be valuable if you already arrive with independent experience.
A particularly useful part of the lesson is the BBtalkin radio system, which allows the instructor to stay in contact with you while you are moving. You do not need to return to shore for every correction: you can receive instructions and feedback directly while practising, which can make the learning process smoother.
The centre provides the necessary equipment. Kitesurfing equipment, a wetsuit and a harness are provided for the lesson, and equipment insurance is included in the price of the lesson. Storage facilities for valuables, toilets and an outdoor freshwater shower are also available at the centre, allowing you to change and freshen up more comfortably after the ocean session.
With a 1.5-hour session, you can try what the world of kitesurfing feels like, while the 3-, 6- or 9-hour packages give you more time for the skills you learn to build on each other. Everyone progresses at a different pace, and wind conditions also affect how far you can get during each session - this is why the focus here is not on a pre-promised result, but on gradual progress adapted to your own level.
WHERE AND WHEN?
El Médano
Every day of the week
You’ll find the available start times in the booking section, making it easy to choose the one that best fits your plans for the day.
The programme must be started on the day and at the exact time specified in the booking.
PARKING (if you are not staying in the area)
PARKING (Google Maps) (on the street, free of charge)
⚠️ do not leave valuables in the car
LOCATION (on foot)
ENTRANCE (Google Maps)
Check-in is at the office.
PROGRAMME TYPE
Outdoor
PREGNANCY
Participation in the programme is not permitted during pregnancy.
ACCESSIBILITY
/wheelchair or pushchair/
No
PETS
Pets are not permitted to participate in the programme.
ORDER OF ARRIVAL
The order of arrival does not matter.
TOILETS
Available at the office.
SMOKING
Not permitted during the programme.
Smoking is possible on the beach before and after the programme.
HOW DOES THE PROGRAMME WORK?
Arrival: you arrive 10 minutes before your booked time
After check-in: the instructor assesses your kitesurfing experience and adapts the equipment and the focus of the lesson to the conditions of the day and your skill level
Safety basics: as a beginner, you first learn the most important basics of the wind window, kite control, safe launching and landing, and how to use the quick-release system
Practice on shore: you learn to control the kite, manage its power and coordinate the necessary movements
Practice in the ocean: exercises suited to your own level follow; as a beginner, you can progress from using the kite's pulling force in the water towards your first starts on the board, while as a more experienced participant you can focus on developing specific technical elements
During the lesson: the instructor can also give you direct feedback and instructions via radio communication
At the end of the programme: you return the equipment; showers, toilets and storage space for personal belongings are also available at the centre
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Medium - average physical fitness recommended
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
Staff: Spanish, English, German, French, Italian
Language skills are required to participate in the programme.
INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR BOOKING
From the person making the booking:
• name as shown on official documents
• email address
• phone number
• billing address
• preferred language
From each participant:
• body weight
RECOMMENDED BOOKING PERIOD
2 months - 14 days in advance
BOOKING DEADLINE
7 days in advance
RECOMMENDED BOOKING PERIOD
2 months - 14 days in advance
BOOKING DEADLINE
7 days in advance
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• children aged 0-7 cannot participate in the programme
• children aged 8-17 can only participate in the programme when accompanied by an adult
• participation in the programme is only possible on the day and at the exact time specified in the booking
• participation in the programme requires language skills
• no previous kitesurfing experience is required to participate in the programme, the instructors help you learn the necessary techniques
• the programme is also an excellent choice for advanced and highly experienced kitesurfers
• swimming ability is mandatory
• the centre is located directly on the oceanfront, close to the kitesurfing zone
• every participant must arrive at the programme sober
• before the session, a safety briefing is given about the conditions on the day and the rules to follow in the water
• following the safety briefing and the instructor's instructions is mandatory
• the provider supplies all necessary equipment, the wetsuit and the harness
• kitesurfing lessons also include insurance covering damage to the equipment
• during the lesson, a BBtalkin radio system supports two-way communication between the instructor and the participant
• taking photos and videos with your own device during the programme is prohibited for safety reasons
• you will get wet during the programme, so it is not advisable to take jewellery, a phone or other items that can easily be lost or damaged by water with you during the programme - it is best to leave them at the centre
• storage space and lockers are available for personal belongings
• long hair should be tied back securely
• toilets and showers are available at the centre after the programme
• in extreme weather conditions, the programme may be modified or cancelled (details: FAQ)
HEALTH INFORMATION
• the programme is not accessible
• participation in the programme is not permitted during pregnancy
• difficulty level: medium - average physical fitness recommended
• participation in the programme is not permitted in case of rheumatic or musculoskeletal problems
HOW SHOULD YOU PREPARE?
• swimsuit
• beach towel
• head covering (for a bald head or short hair: close-fitting head covering that can be securely fastened
• hair tie (for long hair)
• waterproof sunscreen (due to strong UV radiation)
• mineral water (min. 2 litres (approx. 68 US fl oz) per person)
• a small amount of food or an energy-rich snack
OPTIONAL
• change of clothes
FINESTPASS™ PRO tip
• leave some flexibility in your holiday plans, because for kitesurfing the right wind is much more important than sticking to a fixed time at all costs
• if you would like to learn the basics more seriously, it is worth considering a multi-session package instead of a single trial lesson; the centre itself recommends the 6-hour package for those who want to gain practical theoretical and hands-on foundations
• with a multi-session package, ask whether you can continue with the same instructor whenever possible, so that each new session can build more easily on the previous one
• tell the instructor or the on-site team as precisely as possible what experience you have and what you would like to practise; the personalised assistance and equipment adapted to your skill level
• do not take your personal valuables with you onto the water; lockers and storage spaces are available at the centre
• your own towel and dry clothes will be useful after the programme, and after returning the equipment you can also take a shower on site
PARKING | on the street (free)
CHECK-IN
en 
El Médano
1.5 / 3 / 6 / 9 hours
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