07.07.10
Posted in Famara surf at 9:38 am by admin
There is a new Famara surf shop to support all the resident and visiting surfers and kite surfers from around the world.
Zoo Park Famara is the name of the shop. You will find it easily as it is the first surf shop on the left as you enter Famara village.
Zoo Park are fully stocked with all the surf and kitesurf equipment you will need. There is a good selection of kites, kiteboards, surfboards, clothes and associated accessories.
If you are visiting for a surfing or kitesurfing holiday then there is also a full range of equipment to rent including a Famara surf board hire facility. Now there is no need to lug all of that potential excess baggage through airports and customs checks. Just pack a normal case of clothes and let us take care of the rest.
Anybody visiting Famara for the first time stands a good chance of being impressed by all the waterspouts carried out in the area. Surfing and kitesurfing are two very enjoyable sports both to watch and participate in. If your imagination becomes captured then Zoo Park can offer you surf lessons in Famara and kitesurfing courses.
Want to learn how to Kitesurf?
No problem, Zoo Park have an experienced team of instructors to get you up and riding in no time at all.
Famara beach is a very good place for you to learn to kitesurf. The five kilometers of beach offer ample space for all. Most days have a steady Northerly wind which is a perfectly orientated cross onshore wind in which to learn. There are very few better places for beginners to the sport to embark upon kitesurf courses in Famara. Unlike other parts of the world Famara is not overrun by the sport. The local atmosphere is an amicable one and there is plenty of space to relax and concentrate on your new passion.
Famara is thought of by many as a magical place with a strong and positive energy. Set at the foot of the giant ‘El Risco’ cliff the huge beach of Famara curves into the distance. All along the beach you will see the amazing gyrations of learning and skilled practitioners of sports that only need to harness the natural energy of nature for participation. Surfers balance fluidly on and in moving crystal sculptures. Waves whose energy was transferred from stormy winds thousands of miles away into moving walls of water. Kitesurfers who harness the local winds by controlling huge inflatable kites which act as tow boats pulling across the surface of the water and sometimes high into the air.
A casual walk along the golden sand of Famara’s beach leave many a passer by open mouthed and in awe of what these amazing athletes make possible in, under and above this constantly changing seascape.
Few places in the world have so many amazing facets of nature colliding into such a beautiful myriad of movement and harmony. The rugged beauty that Famara has to offer really is a special thing that visitors cannot help but to cherish and be drawn to.
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07.01.10
Posted in Famara surf at 9:15 am by admin
The small and tranquil fishing village of Famara located on the North West coast of Lanzarote is fast becoming a bit of a surf mecca. Visiting surfers and people keen to learn surfing are flocking to this special place located at the foot of the awe inspiring 650 metre cliffs of El Risco.
Famara’s popularity is hardly surprising once you get to know the place. It has everything a surfer, budding surfer or tourist on the hunt for wild nature, could ever want.
Visiting surfer and surf enthusiasts really are spoilt by the quality and selection of great surf spots. From rank beginners to world class wave warrior Lanzarote has more than enough to keep everyone happy. The main places to find Famara surf are the sand bottomed beach of Famara and the reef bottomed San Juan. The beach is the perfect place to learn to surf. In town you have at least four surf schools to chose from. All the schools are happy to hire equipment and give lessons to suit your level and needs. San Juan is for advanced experienced surfers only.
The town of Famara
The town is relatively unaffected by the ravages of tourism and still very much has all the qualities of a small and rambling fishing village. There are a few local shops, bars, restaurants and shops to cater for all your surf and kite surfing needs. Only a few roads are even tarmaced, many are still just dirt.
Accommodation in Famara
There are plenty of apartments to rent in Famara. The main areas to stay in are the town or set 500 metres away on the west facing lower slopes of the main cliffs are the Famara Bungalows. The luxury accommodation option is considered a Famara rental bungalow. Although slightly more expensive, but not always, the bungalows have so much more to offer than the apartments to rent in the town or Caleta de Famara. Have a look around and see what option you prefer.
Surf breaks in Famara in detail:
Famara beach:-
The best known and most popular place to surf in Famara is the beach. Seven kilometres of golden sand with the awesome back drop of the huge vertical cliffs of El Risco. The waves on Famara beach and sand bottomed and therefore break more gently than reefs but cannot hold as much size. The beach is a great place to learn to surf. There is a good selection of quality surf schools in the town of Famara for you to chose from. You can surf anywhere along the full length of the beach. Most of the surf schools take their students to the nearest spot to the town possible to surf, however once you become a little more advanced and can go off surfing on your own you will find a higher quality of wave further along the beach. Because the beach is sand bottomed the exact place the best surfable waves can be found changes, but normally they are found where the track that starts up behind the bungalows goes down and meets the beach. There is a flag pole to mark the spot. This is where the locals normally congregate and surf. Best waves are found either side of high tide.
San Juan: This is a hard breaking, reef bottomed wave for surfers that have a lot of experience. The wave itself breaks left. The take off is steep and fast, about half way along there is a section which often forms into a very nice and deep tube section. You paddle out from the beach to the peak in deep water and arrive at the take off spot with dry hair. The wave breaks best before and after low tide. On low tide the wave can be a little too steep on the take off. At high tide there is too much water and wave become mushy and weak. On a good day with a solid ground swell and off shore winds San Juan is one of the best waves anywhere. The level and skill of the local surfers is testament to this. Before taking to the water take a few minutes to watch from the beach what is going on in the water. At certain times of day it can get very competitive in the water with the best surfers fighting for the best waves. If you are new to the area it might be advisable to take your time and wait for the crowds to calm down a bit.
Surf Famara summary
Famara is a beautiful, natural and relaxing place for anyone to have a holiday. The surf is very consistent all year round for beginners wanting lessons. The best and most consistent waves are to be found in winter time. This is the time of year when storms form out to sea to the North West of Lanzarote and send over large clean surf. Local conditions on the west side of Lanzarote are of much lighter winds with clearer and sunnier weather, perfect for the surf.
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10.01.08
Posted in Famara surf at 1:43 am by admin
Famara beach in Lanzarote offers the family and surfer some great conditions, secenary and sunbathing all year round. The beach is set against the dramatic back drop of the cliff of the El Risco which rise up vertically some 650 metres to their summit. Famara beach is a 4 kilometre stretch of golden sand beach with varying surfing conditions all along its stretch.
Famara Surf
The surf along the beach is varied as is the access to the beach. At the very beginning of the beach nearest to the local town of Caleta de Famara are several surf shops where you can buy or hire all the equipment necessary for a great time surfing the waves on the beach or other nearby reefs. From the beginning called ‘El Codo’ (the elbow) you will find differing quality of waves right to the very end called Papalios which is accessible via a track. Normally the Famara surf is smaller at either end of the beach and bigger and more powerful towards the middle. The most popular area for experienced surfers is at the bottom of the track that starts up behind the Famara Bungalows.
Learning to Surf at Famara beach
There are several surf schools that will be more than happy to teach you how to surf. You will see them on the beach or easily find their offices in the town of Famara. The surf schools will supply all equipment and instruction necessary to get you up and running on your own.
Famara beach is a great family destination and a favourite for many people that find themselves returning year after year to enjoy all that the beach and surrounding areas have to offer.
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