The Canary Islands are considered the paradise of Spain and a particular paradise for surf lovers. The quality of the beaches and waves and especially the weather conditions, that enable to practice surf any day of the year, make Tenerife one of the best surf spots in Spain and Europe.

Spain has many locations where practice surf, a water sport that every year is becoming more popular. Here you can find the main spots to do surf in Tenerife, the beaches where surf schools are established and tips to consider before doing surf in Tenerife.

We leave you all the info so that you further know how it feels like to surf on different beaches of Tenerife.

Surf is a lifestyle rather than a water sport. It makes you love water and waves, challenge yourself to become better each day and try new dares. Surf lovers warn about the addiction that this sport causes. Once you have tasted it, you will never let it go.

Surf consists of catching the waves while standing up on a surfboard. For this to happen, wind and sea conditions are essential. However, before reaching that part, surf learning must begin on the land, to train balance and coordination. In the sand, we must also find if we are regular or goofy-footed surfers. This means which feet we will position in front of the surfboard. The most usual test to find it out is to let been pushed by a mate, and the feet that we use before to maintain ourselves will be the one that will go in front on the surfboard.

After this training, we will be able to go into the sea. The first thing is learning to catch the waves and take advantage of their force to been moved and traveled. The first time it will be made whilst lying down the surfboard. Once that we have been familiarized with the movements, it arrives the best part: trying to stand up on the surfboard and catch greater and greater waves.

To get started in this water sport, the only requirement you have to meet is knowing how to swim. Children usually learn faster than adults, but if you want to, surf can be learned at any age.

Tenerife has different locations where practice surf along the island, as Playa de las Americas, Arico, Adeje, Poris de Abona, La Laguna, Puerto de la Cruz, La Orotava, Arona, El Medano, El Sauzal, Punta de Hidalgo, Callao Salvaje or Los Realojos.

The best beaches to do surf in Tenerife are:

- In the area of La Laguna, you will find one of the best spots to do surf in Tenerife: El Charco. Its waves are higher during autumn and winter. If you are looking for a place where get started in surf, El Socoro beach, in Puerto de la Cruz, is a good option. La Izquierda, in the so-called town of Playa de las Americas, has awesome waves that will delight expert surfers. In the Medano area, La Tejita beach is the star. Las Galletas is a suitable beach for beginners and expert surfers, which has better conditions in spring and summer.

- In Playa de las Americas, you have personalized surf courses, adapted to every level and need. There are 2 and 3-hour surf courses for beginners, to learn the surf basics, and surf courses for intermediate and advanced surfers of the same duration. They also carry out bodyboard lessons and 3-days surf courses. Besides, you will have the possibility of finding surfaris: a safari on the surfboard. It sounds great, doesn’t it? Click here for more information..

- In Adeje coast, you will be able to book private or group surf courses of 2 hours, always adapted to the level of the participants. Another spot to take advantage of waves freely is Medano, where 3-hour personalized surf courses are carried out. Here you will also find naccomplished surf tours to find the best waves of the area and catching them for 3 hours and a half. Click here for more information..

- Finally, we propose to do surf in Puerto de la Cruz where the instructors will take you to the best beaches, such as Playa Jardin, El Socorro or El Poris, where you will be able to take private or group surf courses. 3-day group surf courses are also carried out here. They are arranged in groups of up to 3 people, to make the training easier. Click here for more information.

Come to discover all the possibilities that Tenerife offers!