====== Spain Surfski ====== . **Downwinding Spain** {{randominc>start_movies:spain&max-height:500px&nofooter&nodate&noeditbtn}} ---- ===== Downwind/Paddles ===== ---- ===== Marine ===== (Alphabetical by Autonomous Community/Province) ---- ==== Andalusia ==== * **Barbate ** [[https://youtu.be/hN6qglT57bs|video]] (2023 Nelo says they have a surfski center there) * **Barbate - Canos de Meca** 9 - 10 km * **Barbate - Playa Faro de Trafalgar** 11 - 12 km * **Barbate - Playa de Zahora** 13 - 14 km * **Benalmádena ** (2023 Nelo says they have a surfski center there) * **Surf** * [[https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/El-Sunset-Benalmadena|El Sunset forecast]] * **Cape Trafalgar (Faro de Trafalgar) ** Alex Zumaquero facebook * See "Strait of Emotions" Tarifa - Zahara - Trafalgar * **Marbella** * [[https://www.facebook.com/surfjak/|Surfjak Aqwasport]] (facebook) rentals, sales, lessons * **Sotogrande - Estepona** 20 km * … ---- {{vimeo>262596332}} **Marbella Surfski Trip (thanks Aqwasport)** ---- ==== Tarifa ==== * [[:tarifa|]] (Cadiz/Andalusia) * … ---- ==== Asturias ==== **Downwinds/Paddles** * **Playa de Rodiles/Ría de Villaviciosa ** [[https://youtu.be/7uMre9QAB_8|video]] * … **Resources** * [[https://www.faspiraguismo.com/clubes-asturianos-piraguismo/|Paddle Clubs]] * [[https://www.trovikayak.com/|TroviKayak]] makes sprint kayaks and is NK distributor Ribadedeva, Spain * … ---- ==== Baleares ==== (3 Balearic Islands (Ibiza, Majorca, Menorca) in Mediterranean Sea) **Downwinds****/Paddles** * **Ibiza ** [[https://vimeo.com/147051137|video]] * **San Antonio Bay ** [[https://youtu.be/_SxGa35A3YI|video]] * **Majorca (Mallorca)** * **Downwind** * **Aucanada - Munro **6 km [[https://www.downwind.fun/courses/aucanada-downwind|Downwindfun]] * **Cala Pi - Ses Covetes **13 km [[https://www.downwind.fun/courses/cala-pi-to-ses-covetes|Downwindfun]] * **Mhares Sea Club - Can Pastilla** 11 km [[https://www.downwind.fun/courses/marhes-to-can-pastilla|Downwindfun]] * **Palma Harbor ** * **Palma Harbor - Playa Arenal ** ~12 km * **Palma Harbor - Portals Vells ** ~16 km * [[https://goo.gl/maps/vqCupLUUhw1TZMza7|Playa de Olia]] to [[https://goo.gl/maps/soUSGdrnVWN85cqu6|Kiteboarding Beaches LLosa Del Rei]] 6 km [[https://www.downwind.fun/courses/s-illot-sa-marina|Downwindfun]] * **Resources** * [[https://kayakmallorca.com/alquileres-de-kayak-en-mallorca/|KayakMallorca ]]rentals and lessons * [[https://piraguasgm.com/|Canoe Mallorca]] rental? (reportedly available in the past) * **Menorca** **Resources** * [[https://fibp.org/|Canoe Federation of Baleares]] * [[https://www.rcnp.es/|Real Club Nautica De Palma]] * [[https://www.yakocean.com/outrigger-canoe-rental/?lang=en|YakOcean]] outrigger rental * … ---- ==== Basque Country ==== **Downwind** * **Hondarribia **on border of France and Spain (at the mouth of Bidasoa river and Txingudi Bay) * **AMUITZ - **Allwave distributor and shuttle service * [[https://www.facebook.com/AMUITZexperiences/|AMUITZ Nautical Experiences Facebook]] * [[https://www.amuitz.com/downwind/?lang=en|Downwind Shuttle Service]] * **Hondarribia - Fort de Socoa (France)** 10 km [[https://youtu.be/ocsv4gq_0ok|video]] * **Hondarribia - Géthary (France) **16 km [[https://youtu.be/CiajMac8mWo|video]] * **Hondarribia - Pasaia** 18 km [[https://youtu.be/pyU0zwXxqr8|video]] * **Plentzia Bay ** [[https://youtu.be/5kEU3nDacM8?t=179|video]], [[https://youtu.be/Wwc4h1HxdhA|video]] * [[https://www.piraguismoplentzia.net/|Plentzia Canoe Club]] (seems dormant - check with [[https://www.euskalkanoe.eus/|Basque Canoeing Federation]]) * … **Surf** [[:surf|About Surfski Surfing]] * **Mundaka? ** (we don't have any videos or accounts of surfski surfing here, but maybe there are times and positions where the surfing is good for surfskiers in this world famous surfing location. Bidasoa used to make the "Mundaka" surfski, so maybe that is a good sign also?) * **Ondarreta Beach **- in a protected harbor - when swell is not direct into bay can be good for calm paddling and may provide smaller waves to learn on * **Txingudi Bay (Txingudi Olatua)** [[https://youtu.be/nufqd0r67lo|video]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfwC5XQRswo|video2]] border of France/Spain at the mouth of Bidasoa river **Resources** * [[https://www.euskalkanoe.eus/|Basque Canoeing Federation]] * [[https://www.surfline.com/surf-report/plentzia/6418e40ee072f86c89031c3f/spot-guide|Plentzia Surf Guide]] * [[https://www.rcnss.com/|Real Club Náutico San Sebastián]] * … ---- Nacho Soler Fabre - 4 days paddling in Basque Country {{youtube>kFHPbQGSRP8}} ---- ==== Canary Islands ==== [[:canary_islands|]] ---- ==== Cantabria ==== * **Santander ** * **Downwind** * [[https://youtu.be/LsrK1dwAMwY?t=79|downwind video]], [[https://youtu.be/yvLsJm_d1ZY|downwind video2]] * **Noja - Santander** 21 km [[https://downwindable.com/noja-to-santander-run|Downwindable.com]] * **Surf ** * [[:surf|About Surfski Surfing]] * [[https://youtu.be/RZa4AGbMHnQ|El Sardinero]] * **Resources** * [[https://www.piraguismocantabro.es/clubs/|Cantabria Federation of Canoe Clubs (Club List)]] * **Online Outdoor Guides** * [[https://wanderlog.com/list/geoCategory/833888/paddle-sports|Santander Wanderlog]] * [[https://www.sunbonoo.com/en/santander/watersports|Santander Water Sports Guide]] * [[https://cultureactivities.com/santander-outdoor-activities/|Santander Outdoors]] * [[https://cantabriaspain.co.uk/enjoy-it/sports/surfing-in-cantabria/|Surfing in Santander]] * [[https://www.facebook.com/SurfskiSantander/|SurfskiSantander (facebook)]] * … ---- Borrasca Gloria (Storm Gloria) {{youtube>MC2Mg601LpU}} ---- ==== Catalonia ==== **Downwinders/Paddles** * **Costa Brava/Mar D'Amunt Downwinders ** (some of these extend beyond the "boundaries" of the Amunt Sea) these runs are displayed as if there is the Tramontana (Mediterranean north wind) but reverse runs are also sometimes available * [[https://historiesdemar.org/2021/05/03/la-mar-damunt/|Mar D'Amunt History]] * **Banyuls Sur Mer (France) – Llançà****(Spain)** – 19 km * **Cap de Creus (Spain)** - **Llançà****(Spain) **15 km * **Cerbere (France) – Portbou****(Spain)** – 6 km * **Cerbere (France) – Llançà****(Spain)** – 11 km [[https://youtu.be/tJJsKYW1nEU|video]], [[https://youtu.be/lk7v5cMOqeU|reverse downwinder]] (with [[http://waveruns.com/|waveruns]]) * **Plage de Peyrefite (France) - Llançà ****(Spain)** –15 km [[https://youtu.be/hX1DHjqVbCI|reverse downwinder]] * **Portbou ****(Spain)****– Llançà****(Spain)** – 10 km * **Portbou ****(Spain)****– Port de la Selva ****(Spain)** – 13 km **Laps** * **Port of ****Llançà ** [[https://youtu.be/mfdeayxciRg|video]] * … **Flatwater** * **Aiguamolls de ****l'Empordà ** wetlands in National Park * … **Resources/Rentals/Lessons** * **Barcelona** * [[https://www.barcelonacaiac.com/es/|Barcelona CAIAC]] (Port of Badalona) OC6, Surfski, Dragon Boat, Competition, Lessons (group & private), club subscription rentals - ski, paddle, pfd, leash (Vajda surfskis) * [[https://www.barcelonacaiac.com/en/downwind|Club Downwinders]] * [[http://www.cablepress.com/index.php/cablekayak/surfski-training-camp|Surfski Training Camp]] * [[https://nootka-kayak.com/nootka-sitges-club/|Nootka Sitges Kayak Club]] Sitges (next to Barcelona) Lessons, Rentals, Summer Camps for kids * **Llançà, ****Sant Pere Pescador**, **Portbou & Cap de Creus** * [[https://waveruns.com/|Wave Runs ]](Jordi Patau) surfski lessons, training, downwinders, and downwind camps, Epic surfskis * [[http://www.cnllanca.cat/fr/informacion-meteorologica.html|Llançà Weather]] * **Tarragona** * [[https://cvplatjallarga.org/|Club de Vela Platja Llarga]] Maritime club has a surfski team, provides surfski lessons and equipment * [[https://medkayaks.com/|MedKayaks]] * … ---- {{:locales:spain:llanca.jpg?direct&500x250|llanca.jpg}} **Port of Llançà ** [[https://maps.app.goo.gl/RXawwzZ4D3uyHHf59|google photos - Elsemiguel]] (click on link to view 360 panorama) ---- ---- ==== Ceuta ==== [[:ceuta|]] - an autonomous city/community surrounded by Morocco ---- ==== Galicia ==== See also [[:terminology#ria|Ria]] and [[:northern_spain_videos|coastal inlet videos]] of Northern Spain **Downwind/Paddles** * **Pantin - Valdoviño** [[https://youtu.be/xqIJnoDOHTw|video]] * **Pontevedra** * **Autoridad Portuaria - Sanxenxo **14 km [[https://youtu.be/kMdQqxmWIxQ|Calm SUP video]] * **Ria de Vigo ** [[https://youtu.be/fV9SumCpU6c?t=454|video]] * **Bouzas - Panxón (Panjón) ** ~14-15 km [[https://youtu.be/mMM4JdljvtY?t=274|video]], [[https://youtu.be/QMAa19BAhEk|video]] * **Bouzas - Patos **10 km [[https://youtu.be/hnlOl5fP2Q0|video]] **Surf** [[:surf|About Surfski Surfing]] * [[https://www.surfmarket.org/en/spots/europe/galicia|Galicia Surf]] * **Monte Louro ** [[https://youtu.be/XE1P7jT8MrE|video]] * **O Pedrido, Bergondo (Ria de Betanzos) ** [[https://youtu.be/H0Fz6Ig6n4Q|video]], [[https://youtu.be/poBKsuVEmCQ?t=53|video]] * Javier Paz: "The wave at O Pedrido is the longest in Galicia. You can catch waves up to 1.5 km long. In this case (//the day of this [[https://youtu.be/H0Fz6Ig6n4Q|video]]// ), they were "only" about 1 km and 3 minutes. The best conditions happen with offshore waves over 4 meters and south-southwest winds. In those conditions, the waves inside the estuary can reach up to 2 meters." * **Praia Da Lanzada** * **Cantalapiedra ** [[https://youtu.be/dTHEKoiOh0w|Surfer video]] (break at the end of Lanzada) * **Praia Da Vilar** * **Ria De Cedeira** [[https://youtu.be/bjp_FTk56jQ|video]] **Resources** * [[https://www.nauticocobres.es/|Club Nautico de Cobres]] Pontevedra * [[http://www.fegapi.org/web/2016/?page_id=2140|Galician Paddle Clubs]] * [[https://kayakvigo.es/|Kayak Vigo]] Pontevedra * [[https://polledokayak.com/|Polledo Kayak]] Surfskis, K1&K2, C1&C2 * [[https://www.facebook.com/nauticoportonovokdm/|Surfski Center Polledo Náutico Portonovo (facebook)]] * [[https://kayakweb.jaboweb.com/esp/base.php?idBase=27|Surfski Center Sipre Nautico Portonovo]] * **Nelo** Paramos La Plaza, 5; Tui, 36729 Pontevedra; Tfn: 687 736 561; mail: neloesp@gmail.com * [[https://nauticalia.es/|Braca Paddles]] ---- ==== Melilla ==== like Ceuta an autonomous city/community surrounded by Morocco. 2023 Nelo says they are opening a surfski center (510s) there * **Resources** * [[https://tuguiaenmelilla.com/en/|Guide to Melilla]] * [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/peskayakmelilla/|Peskayak Melilla]] (facebook) * [[https://www.realclubmaritimomelilla.es/|Real Club Marítimo de Melilla]] * … ---- ==== Murcia ==== * **Cartagena area** * **La Azohia** * [[http://Www.azohiakayak.com|Azohia Kayak]] * **Cabo Tifoso** [[https://youtu.be/HubxIT5WHtM|downwind video]] * **Cartajena - La Azohia** 19 km [[https://youtu.be/RLESg2I55jk|video]] * **La Azohia - Bolnuevo Playa **12 km [[https://youtu.be/Ep7ODsF1hJg|video]] * **Surf** * [[:surf|About Surfski Surfing]] * [[https://youtu.be/gteBXsJV0ZI|video]], [[https://www.facebook.com/reel/255039150843737|facebook reel]] * **Mar Menor** * **La Manga Run - Natural Park San Pedro del Pinatar to Cape Palos **23 km [[https://downwindable.com/la-manga|Downwindable.com]] * **La Manga - Los Alcázares **13 km [[https://youtu.be/gy-TLa9pqUA|video]] * **Playa Chica - Los Urrutias** 11 km [[https://youtu.be/4OyXq11COlA|video]] * **Punta Brava (Los Urrutias) to Villa Nanitos (Lo ****Pag****á****n****) **15.5 km, [[https://youtu.be/MEly4Mo4d70|reverse video]] * **Los Alcázares - ****Lo ****Pag****á****n**10.5 km [[https://youtu.be/4IEVCm-cC5Q|reverse run video]] * **San Piedro del Pinatar - Playa Cabo Cervera **23 km [[https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzQxr5LMKIm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==|Instagram map]] * …. ---- ==== Valencia ==== * **Alicante (Southernmost Province in Valencia Community)** * **Costa Blanca** - 200 +km with [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dénia|Dénia]] in the north, beyond which lies the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_de_Valencia|Costa de Valencia]], to [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilar_de_la_Horadada|Pilar de la Horadada]] in the south * **D****é****nia** * **D****é****nia to Xabia (Javea)** 12-15 km [[https://youtu.be/J163A9ALxEQ|video]] * **River el Molinell to ****D****é****nia**15 km [[https://downwindable.com/river-to-club-run|Downwindable.com]] (river forms part of the border between Alicante & Valencia Provinces) * **Oliva (in Valencia Province near Alicante Province)** * **Downwind ** * **Oliva to D****é****nia** 21 km [[https://downwindable.com/oliva---denia-run|Downwindable.com]] * **Oliva to Xabia (Javea) **30 km [[https://downwindable.com/oliva---javea-run|Downwindable.com]] * **Conditions** * [[https://app.weathercloud.net/d0028652862#wind|Club Nautico Oliva Weather Station]] * [[https://www.comunitatvalenciana.com/es/valencia/oliva/webcams/oliva-puerto|Club Nautico Oliva Webcam]] * **Villajoyosa (La Vila Joiosa)** * (2023 Nelo says they have a surfski center there) * **will host ICF Ocean Racing World Championship ****October 9 to 11, 2026** * [[https://www.youtube.com/@Surfski-TV/playlists|Surfski.TV Villajoiosa video playlists]] * [[https://www.icfcanoeoceanracingspain.com/es/|ICF Link]] (more information such as surfski rentals will be filled in as the race gets closer) * **Downwind** * **Benidorm - ****Villajoyosa **9-10 km [[https://youtu.be/WGte99yejaE?t=168|video]] * **Campello - La Vila Joiosa (Villajoyosa)** 16 km [[https://downwindable.com/la-vila---campello-run|Downwindable.com]] * **La Vila Joiosa - Altea** 22 km * **Groups/Clubs/Rentals/Lessons** * [[https://www.campellosurfclub.es/en/|Campello Surf Club]] * [[http://cnlavila.org|El Club Náutico de Villajoyosa]] (we believe that this club which has hosted previous Eurochallenge races will be managing the 2026 ICF Ocean Racing World Championship) (//we also sometimes get security warnings when we try to go to this website?//) * [[https://rcra.es/|Real Club de Regatas de Alicante]] (the website does not mention much about surfskis as far as we can tell, but some of the competition listings and photos indicate there may be an active surfski community here) * [[http://www.surfskischooljavea.es/|Surfski School Javea]] Lessons, Rentals * [[https://www.tonisurfski.com/|Toni Gil]] Lessons * **Conditions** * [[https://windy.app/forecast2/spot/345837/Alicante,+Spain|Alicante Weather windy.app]] * … * … ---- 15 km Downwinder near Dénia {{youtube>_aFwNKdf77w}} ---- * **Castellón (Northmost Province of Valencia Community)** * **Clubs/Groups/Lessons/Resources** * [[https://surferscastellon.com/|Surfers Castellón]] * **Valencia (Middle Province of Valencia Community)** * **Valencia City Local** * **Marina** * [[https://youtu.be/7F4NV5k5h2k|downwind video out of marina]] * **Faro de Valencia - Patacona Beach** 6-7 km [[https://youtu.be/3YArNnHhc3M|video]] (extra distance paddling upwind at the beginning and end getting out of the marina then back in) * **El Grao Viejo (Grau Vell) de Sagunto to Marina **25 km [[https://youtu.be/ZAvruJGa1O4|video]] * **Puebla de Farnals to Marina ** ~12 km [[https://youtu.be/gVco7gkWQbA|video 2021]], [[https://www.downwind.fun/courses/la-pobla-de-farnals-downwind|Downwindfun]] * **Reverse - Valencia to ****Puebla de Farnals ** [[https://youtu.be/e5djp8wyDlM|video 2022]] * **Conditions** * [[https://windy.app/forecast2/spot/42634/Valencia,+Spain|Valencia Weather windy.app]] * **Clubs/Groups/Lessons/Resources** * **​​​​​​** [[https://www.oceanrepublik.com/|​Ocean Republik]] * **Resources** * … * … ---- ===== Fresh Water ===== (Alphabetical by Autonomous Community/Province) ---- ==== Asturias ==== * See [[https://www.descensodelsella.com/|Descent of the Sella Race]] * … ==== Basque Country ==== * **Ullíbarri Gamboa Reservoir** * [[https://youtu.be/kdC1RCJB8NA?t=78|video]] ==== Galicia ==== * **Pontillón De Castro Lake** * [[https://youtu.be/enAuE06-qXE|training video]] ==== Madrid ==== * **Pedrezuela Lake** * [[https://fb.watch/v1mP3fFlUo/|training video]] facebook * … ---- ===== Tide Races ===== * [[:tarifa#tidal_races|Tarifa Tide Races]] * … ---- ===== Conditions ===== * [[:conversions|Numeric Conversions]] (mph, m/s, knots, degrees F, C) * [[https://windy.app/spots/Spain|Windy.app Spain]] * [[https://seatemperature.info/spain-water-temperature.html|Spain Sea Water Temperature]] * [[http://www.researchgate.net/figure/Location-and-direction-of-main-winds-in-the-Mediterranean-region-Note-that-there-are_fig6_228960254|Winds On the Mediterranean Side]] - Affecting Ceuta, Tarifa, and the South of Spain - Catalonia, Valencia, Murcia, Andalusia {{https://surfski.wiki//lib/plugins/ckgedit/fckeditor/userfiles/image/locales/mediterranean/winds_of_mediterranean2.jpg?direct&300x229|winds_of_mediterranean2.jpg}} ---- ===== Videos ===== * [[:spain_videos|Spain Videos]] * … ---- ===== Lessons, Training ===== * [[:training_camps#spain|Training Camps]] * Contact the Clubs listed below and ask about lessons for guests, or if there are short term memberships that provide access to instruction, guides, or lessons * Check the locations above on this page and note where there is a mention of lesson availabitlity * … ---- ===== Clubs ===== [[https://rfep.es/|Spanish Canoe Federation]] (RFEP - La Real Federación Española De Piragüismo) * The following list is just some examples. Above in the various provinces of Spain, there are additional clubs and resources listed. * [[https://www.barcelonacaiac.com/es/|Barcelona CAIAC]] OC6, Surfski, Dragon Boat, Sea Kayak Lessons, Competition * [[https://piraguismopoblamarina.es/|Canoe Club of Pobla de Farnals]] * [[https://www.nauticocobres.es/|Club Nautico de Cobres]] Pontevedra * [[https://kayakvigo.es/|Kayak Vigo]] Pontevedra * [[https://nootka-kayak.com/nootka-sitges-club/|Nootka Sitges Kayak Club]] Sitges (next to Barcelona) Lessons, Rentals, Summer Camps for kids * [[https://www.facebook.com/surfskispain/?ref=page_internal|Surfski Spain]] Nelo Training Center - Nerja, Spain * [[https://www.facebook.com/SurfskiSantander|Surfski Santander]] * [[http://www.surfskischoolvalencia.es/|Surfski School Valencia]] Lessons, Rentals * [[http://www.surfskischooljavea.es/|Surfski School Javea]] Lessons, Rentals * [[http://www.cnlavila.org/|Club Náutico de Villajoyosa]] * …. ---- ===== Races ===== [[:races:races_spain|]] ---- ===== Equipment/Dealers ===== * [[http://www.eliokayaks.com/|Elio/Mazu]] Portugal * **Epic** * [[http://www.surfskischoolvalencia.es/|Surfski School Valencia]] * [[http://www.surfskischooljavea.es/|Surfski School Javea]] * [[http://fenn.fr|Fenn France]] France, Spain, Portugal * [[http://www.neloespaña.com|Nelo Náutica España]] * [[https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=837453605051249&id=100063598510064|Nelo España]] post on facebook 2023 Nelo surfski centers in Spain * **Nordic Kayak** * [[https://medkayaks.com/|MedKayaks]] Tarragona, Spain * [[https://nordickayaks.com/dealers/|Nordic Kayak European Dealers]] look for NK Spain - Asturias * [[https://www.trovikayak.com/|TroviKayak]] makes sprint kayaks and is NK distributor Ribadedeva, Spain * [[https://outriggerzone-europe.com/|Ozone Europe]] Kai Wa'a * [[http://www.thinkkayakeurope.com/|Think Kayak Europe]] * [[:used_boats_equipment#spain|Used Equipment]] ---- ===== Resources ===== [[:rental|General Rental Advice]] * **Rentals** * [[https://www.google.com/maps/search/canoe+and+kayak+clubs+galicia/@43.3306816,-4.7963784,8z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEyOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw==|Canoe & Kayak Clubs]] (click the box that says update results when you move map - this link opens to a map in northern Spain, but you can get more results if you more the map around in Spain) * See clubs and resources for locales above on this page * …