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Kitesurfing El Médano

Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Wind & Conditions

Black-sand beach on Tenerife's south coast, 20 minutes from Reina Sofía Airport; constant NE trade wind delivers side-onshore conditions at 15–35 kt, strongest July–August. Sandy seabed, easy water entry, lifeguard rescue service with jet-ski. Designated kite zone on the right side of the beach.

About El Médano

El Médano is a town in the municipality of Granadilla de Abona, on the island of Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands. It is located about 11 kilometers from the town of Granadilla, reaching an average altitude of 75 meters above sea level.

Best Season

Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at El Médano.

World Ranking

Regional

Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.

Location

El Médano, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Spain

Lat: 28.046, Lon: -16.535

Facilities & Services

What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:

Kite school Restaurant Bar / Café Parking Toilets Showers Drinking water

Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn

  • AzulKiteboarding Kite school
  • Sunset Kite Center Kite school Instagram
  • Al Pomodoro Restaurant
  • Baldestein Restaurant
  • Barrio Cabezo Restaurant
  • Boomerang Restaurant
  • Cocina Mamá Restaurant
  • Enxebre Restaurant
  • Agua Café Bar / Café
  • Bar Medano Bar / Café
  • Café Ubuntu Bar / Café
  • Cafetería Doña Vaniri Bar / Café
  • Flashpoint Bar / Café
  • La casa del Crèpe Bar / Café
  • Casa grande surf hostel Local business
  • Daydream El Medano Coliving Local business
  • Hotel Médano Local business 6.12-11.49
  • Médano Nest Hostel Local business Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 · Instagram · Facebook
  • Pika Local business
  • Ventus Local business

Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors

When is the best time to kitesurf at El Médano?

Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at El Médano — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.

Is El Médano suitable for beginner kiters?

Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.

What wind direction works at El Médano?

Black-sand beach on Tenerife's south coast, 20 minutes from Reina Sofía Airpo... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.

What kite size do you need at El Médano?

El Médano delivers consistent wind, so most riders use a 9–12m kite under typical conditions. Exact size depends on your weight and the day's strength. Breeza calculates the right kite for your specific setup and gives you a rideability verdict before you head out.

Is it safe to kitesurf at El Médano?

Safety at El Médano depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.

See if El Médano is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.

Free · launching on iOS & Android

You've already got wind data — the hard part is knowing what it means for you. Most kiters end up checking two, three, four apps and still asking: can I actually go? Breeza was built by a kiter who had the same problem. Feed it your gear, weight and level and it tells you if El Médano is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.

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