Paddle Surfing in Tenerife
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Paddle Surf in Tenerife
If you are looking to practice Paddle Surfing in Tenerife you should know that, for the most part, this sport is practiced in the south of the island, since a large part of the companies that offer board rental or courses are located in this area. Paddle Surfing is practicable during most of the year but it is recommended to do it in summer, which is the time when the sea is usually calmer.
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Paddle Surfing is a somewhat unknown activity but it is gaining followers over time. It consists of standing on a larger than normal southern board and moving on it with the help of a paddle, either for walks or to catch waves.
Although it is normal to wear a wetsuit when doing this activity, it is not necessary in the waters of Tenerife due to the good weather and the fact that the water temperature is not too low, especially in summer.
Paddle surfing is practiced for several purposes apart from surfing:
For excursions: Using the larger size of the board that helps its stability, you can go on an excursion with an ease similar to that of moving around in a kayak.
To fish: Most of the fish along the coast of Tenerife are not big enough to destabilize you if you hook them, so you can take advantage and have a different fishing afternoon with your board.
For yoga: A less common application on the island. Paddle boarding is often used in places like California to practice yoga on the coast in a different and relaxing way.
Where can I practice paddle surfing in Tenerife?
If you want to learn how to paddle surf or just try it, here are several options.
Sea Adventure Dive Club Tenerife: Located in El Palmar, This company offers, among a wide variety of activities, excursions to go out and see the turtles and dolphins in the area. Experiences include a snorkeling session.
Nautilo’s Sup: based in Los Gigantes, it offers kayaking and paddle surfing. Enjoy the beautiful views of the cliffs of Los Gigantes, a perfect excuse to visit the area and get to know everything it has to offer.
Arona Tenerife Surf Academy: It’s great to start with. They offer small group classes with a large cast of professional tutors to teach you the sport or conventional surfing.
Ika Ika Surf Camp and School Tenerú: thelast on the list, located in Playa de las Americas, has available to its customers classes at multiple levels both in surfing, with all kinds of boards, and in Paddle Surfing. Offering a flexible schedule and other services such as massages, here you can disconnect from everything and practice Paddle Surfing with the help of professionals while you sail through the wonderful waters of the beach of São Paulo. The Americas.
- Relaxing and Different
- Instagrammable
- Individual or Group
- Various locations
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- 1 - 3 Hours
- Cheap
But... What is Paddle Surfing?
Stand Up Paddle or Paddle Surf is a sport that originated in Hawaii approximately in the 60s. At this time, surf instructors began to use larger boards and paddles to move over the water, partially copying the traditional fishermen of the area who moved in a similar way but by canoe.
It was not recognized as a sport until 2013, when its boom in popularity began to spread its practice around the world. Stand Up Paddle Surfing in Tenerife is something new so it doesn’t have too many followers or services available yet at the moment.
But you can always rent a board and try it on your own, the calm waters of this area of the Atlantic offer a multitude of coves ready to be discovered. If the sea is good, you can try it not only in the southern area, but on any beach on the island. Take a spin in this new and innovative sport!
You can practice Paddle surfing in Tenerife while you enjoy your holidays. Take advantage of the location in the south of the island of the companies that offer this activity, and stay in the splendid hotels in this area. You will find multiple options near the beach.
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Discover Paddle Surfing in Tenerife
If you want to do Paddle Surfing in Tenerife you already know where to go. On the other hand, if you want to combine this activity with others, you can always find all kinds of activities on our website.
Remember that, to practice Paddle surfing, you will need a suitable board in addition to a paddle. You can rent them from several of the companies mentioned above for low prices and use them for the period of time you have contracted. It should be noted that the cold current of the Canary Islands is not as “cold” as it might seem, especially in summer. So make sure whether or not you are comfortable with the sea temperature before you decide to rent.
If you are going to do Paddle Surfing, keep in mind that you can use the areas marked for public use but not those designated for boats. This signage, if it is in force, takes the form of a line of orange buoys that form a perimeter.
If you are in doubt about local laws, please contact us, the coastguard, your rental company or any port authority. We will be happy to clarify any questions you may have about the activity and its limits of completion.
If you want to fish using your Paddle surf, don’t miss our Fishing in Tenerife page. You will find out about licenses, equipment rental, types of fish and their legal sizes… And you will be able to get an idea of which beaches you can go to do both activities and who knows, maybe you will be encouraged to take a boat trip to accompany the days of rowing and change the pace.
We hope you have found this information useful, and we wish even more, to see you on the beach this holiday enjoying this fun sport.