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Gran Canaria - Famara
Dramatic cliffs and powerful Atlantic swells
Wind reliability
9/10
Water
Wave beach
Season
Year-round
Skill level
Intermediate & advanced
Local schools
7
About this spot
A spectacular 5km beach on the northwest coast of Lanzarote backed by dramatic cliffs. Strong and consistent trade winds funnel down the cliffs creating excellent kite conditions. The beach faces north-northwest and receives Atlantic swells, making it a wave riding gem.
Kite schools & services
Volcano Kite School
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IKO-certified school established in Caleta de Famara since 2013, offering kitesurfing, wing foiling, and surf courses; also assists with accommodation bookings.
Red Star Surf & Kite School
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Located in Caleta de Famara; offers IKO certification add-on, accompanied kite rental with Cabrinha kites (5–12 m), and wetsuits from Rip Curl and Xcel; certified instructors are also qualified lifeguards.
Lanzarote Kite (lanzarotekite.com)
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Operating at Famara beach since 2000; founded by Alessandro Lovo; offers kite, surf, and SUP; reviews suggest Italian-speaking instruction is available.
Surf Famara (surffamara.com)
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IKO Level 2 certified and accredited by the Canarian Kitesurfing Federation (FKI); kite camps include accommodation 100 m from the sea; courses all year round.
Epic Lanzarote Surf & Kite School
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IKO-certified kite instructors at C/ Cangrejo 11, Caleta de Famara; also offers surf, SUP, and wing foil; equipment rental and surf house accommodation available.
Surf Lanzarote (surflanzarote.com)
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IKO/FKI-accredited kite school in Famara operating since 1998; coaching follows RFEV (Spanish Sailing Federation) standards; Ozone Kite official center; accommodation (surf house/apartments/bungalows) available.
Kite Surf Camp Lanzarote (kitesurfcamplanzarote.com)
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Offers kitesurfing, wing foiling, and surfing lessons in Famara combined with beachfront private houses and apartments; targets beginner to advanced riders.
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