Rows of wind turbines are visible from the autoroute when coming from the airport, a sure indication of predictable winds.  The wind effects these windsurfing spots in a similar way, but because of geographic differences, makes for very different sailing conditions. In the winter strong thermal winds sweep across the south eastern edge of the island, creating an acceleration zone,  intermediates and advanced will enjoy sailing. During summer, the winds are lighter at Bahia Feliz, but very powerful in local areas to the north. The destinations of Pozo, Castillo del Romeral (Ketchup), Salinas de Arinaga and Vargas are all suitable only for high wind and wave experts. With the latest kite equipment and the huge progress in skills, the top kiters are flying both Pozo and Ketchup.

Bahia Feliz

Only a 25 minute drive from the airport and close to San Augustin, Bahia Feliz
is a self contained resort, consisting of the Hotel Orquidea, Bahia Feliz Apartments and Playa Feliz. Both are set in attractive sub tropical gardens about 100 - 200m to the Club Mistral centre at the beach, making this the perfect venue for windsurfers.

Pozo Izquierdo

The high wind action venue, not for the feint hearted, this is for you if you want the extreme conditions found in few other venues worldwide. Once visited never forgotten, Pozo is located about 25 kms north of Bahia Feliz and approximately 30 minutes from the airport. This small town is perched at the windward end of a semi-circular bay that ends in a rocky point where the water can get very shallow. It is world renowned for the incessant wind and this notoriously windy spot is the chosen venue for World Cup. The sailing conditions are at times awesome according to the strength of the prevailing wind and sea conditions which sweep across this edge of the island. Pozo is a windsurf destination dedicated to full on adrenalin pumping wave sailing and is not suitable for intermediate or recreational sailors.

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