Surfing in Las Palmas

Nuria Narváez

03 AUG 2023

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has it all for you to enjoy the most while surfing: an amazing climate all year round, delicious food, dreamy landscapes, phenomenal waves, and plenty of surf schools to choose from. Don't miss it!

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Is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria the best option for surfing in all of Europe? The answer is simple: yes.

The capital of the paradisiacal Canary Islands has all the attractions for you to fully experience riding the waves: an unbeatable climate all year round, delicious cuisine, idyllic landscapes, phenomenal surf spots, a wide and growing range of surf schools, surfboard rentals, surf camps, and more.

No matter your skill level, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a reference point in the Canary Islands when it comes to surfing.

But let's take it a step further. Instead of just spending your holidays surfing in the Canaries, how about staying for a while and working remotely while enjoying the waves? Sounds (very) good, right?

Working remotely from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has become an enticing experience that captures the hearts of digital nomads and remote workers from all over the world each year.

Best Surfing Spots in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

The island of Gran Canaria boasts nearly 60 km of beaches and an impressive diversity of waves, with a variety of beaches, from golden sand to black sand and rocky shores. This environment has earned it the nickname "the European Hawaii" for surfing, along with Portugal's coast and Nazaré.

Another key aspect is that, in general, beach access is not difficult. In fact, you can easily reach them by car and access them on foot with ease.

So, what are the best surfing spots in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

Without a doubt, let's start with the iconic Las Canteras Beach. The flagship beach of the capital, a surfer's oasis.

And the star of the show is La Cícer. This mythical surf spot in the Canary Islands offers waves of all sizes, catering to all tastes and ages. Spacious and extensive, La Cícer is the perfect combo of waves, flow, sport, and a cosmopolitan and friendly atmosphere. Undoubtedly, the best place to surf in the Canary Islands.

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El Confital is another top spot for surfing in all of Europe and one of the most notable reef breaks on the continent.

Its long and perfect right-hand wave is pure bliss for experienced surfers. An incredible and wild area located in the heart of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, which has been the venue for some of the most important world surfing championships.

The beach in the San Felipe neighborhood is also a good option for surfing, enjoying its scenic charm and almost untouched tranquility.

Venturing out of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and heading towards the rest of the island, powerful and spectacular waves await the most seasoned surfers at El Frontón, located on the outskirts of Gáldar.

In El Puertillo (Arucas), the fury of the northern sea is the main draw for surfers. This is in stark contrast to the southern part of the island, where the famous Playa del Inglés in Maspalomas offers the ideal setting for beginners to enter the world of surfing. Its waves, no more than 2 meters high, are suitable for all audiences and skill levels.

Surf Schools in Las Palmas

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, from El Confital to Las Canteras, has had a clear mission for the past few years: to become a World Surfing Reserve.

Why is Gran Canaria a perfect place to learn to surf?

There are several reasons that explain it.

  1. Las Canteras Beach concentrates one of the best surf spots in the archipelago for learning and practicing surf: the area around La Cícer, with more than a dozen different waves throughout the bay, making surfing possible for anyone, even in an urban beach setting.
  2. Certified surf schools: In the last two decades, the rediscovery of the Canary Islands and Las Palmas as dream places to live and surf has led La Cícer to have nearly a dozen certified surf schools. This area of Las Canteras is where most residents and tourists surf, and where surf schools are concentrated.

And if that's not enough... let's not forget the high variety of places to practice and try out this sport, as well as the excellent climate that the island enjoys all year round!

In short, Las Palmas is becoming one of the best cities in Europe for surfing.

Surf schools in Las Palmas offer various courses, from group or individual lessons to perfect your technique, to multi-day courses, paddle surfing, summer camps, surf camps for kids, and more.

In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, it's easy to find surf courses for all ages and levels, from beginners to advanced surfers. These "temples" of surf wisdom know all the ins and outs of the lefts, rights, swells, and secrets of the Atlantic.

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Accommodations for Surfers in Las Palmas

From a warrior's rest to a surfer's rest. After a full day on the waves, it's time to pack up your board and return "home" to recharge.

If you're looking for accommodations in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for surfers, we have two excellent options for you.

At Tusity YEAH, we offer private or shared apartments with bathrooms, kitchens, and living rooms. Whether you're traveling for work or you're a digital nomad seeking long-term accommodation in Las Palmas, you can book your stay for days, weeks, or months. And most importantly: Tusity YEAH is literally less than 200 meters from Las Canteras Beach, with all kinds of shops and restaurants nearby.

If, in addition to seeking privacy, tranquility, and freedom, you have traveled to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for work or to spend a few months living and working remotely on the island, Tusity WOW is the place for you.

Why?

Because it brings together all those characteristics that surfers and digital nomads increasingly seek and long for: a private or shared apartment with all amenities, high-speed wifi connection, a rooftop terrace with sea views, and less than a 3-minute walk from Las Canteras Beach.


Who writes

Nuria Narváez

Soy una viajera curiosa y me encanta compartir mis descubrimientos por el mundo.


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