Aringa (Gran Canaria)
Aringa Windsurfing
The sailing in Arinaga takes place at Bahia de Formas, a quiet beach about 1km from the centre of Arinaga.
The wind is usually similar to Pozo, and therefore has consistently high winds that blow over 20 knots (force 5) 200 days of the year. However, Bahia de Formas is a very versatile windsurfing location for a variety of different levels. Protected by a windward tongue of land, it offers flat water on the inside, wind chop in the middle section for easy jumping, and then longer swells further on the outside.
Because of its flat area on the inside, and the lighter winds in the mornings, the area is ideal for learning. As the wind rises through the day, it becomes a perfect environment for intermediates to learn water starts, jibing and other manoeuvres. Advanced sailors can then enjoy the windy afternoons in the small chop.
The beach is of made up of pebbles, but further into the water it becomes sandy.
There is no infrastructure at the beach of Bahia de Formas. However, the town of Arinaga has a far greater holiday infrastructure than Pozo, with plenty of bars, restaurants, supermarkets and accommodation options. There are also a number of diving schools.
Despite this, it is still a lot quieter than the resorts 20km to the south.
Best Suited To
- Beginners and improvers in the mornings
- Intermediate and advanced sailors in the afternoons
Hazards
- It can get very windy
Best gear to use
- Large wide boards for beginners
- Freeride boards
- Slalom and speed boards
- Freestyle boards
- Wave boards when windy
- All sail sizes depending on discipline and experience
Aringa Kitesurfing
There is no kitesurfing at Aringa
Windsurfing Centres
- Services Overview:
- Premium Gear Rentals
All-inclusive packages, car rental, windsurf rental (Witchcraft, F2, Ezzy, Loft) Read more... - Services Overview:
- Premium Gear Rentals
- Beginners Gear Rentals
- Kids Gear Rentals
- Adults Lessons
- Kids Lessons
Other equipment for rent:- SUPs
Surrounded by palm trees, the Fanatic Boarders Centre is located directly on the beach next to the Hotel Orquidea within the Bahia Feliz Resort, and is open every day for windsurf equipment rental and windsurfing tuition. The centre also has a rescue boat on standby. There is also limited space available (approx. 4-5 persons) for those with their own equipment Read more... - Services Overview:
- Premium Gear Rentals
- Adults Lessons
- Repair Shop
lessons (all levels), rental (Tabou, JP, Starboard, Severne, Gaastra, Ezzy) and repairs. Read more... - Services Overview:
- Premium Gear Rentals
- Beginners Gear Rentals
- Kids Gear Rentals
- Adults Lessons
- Kids Lessons
Other equipment for rent:- SUPs
- Surf Boards
Pozo Winds is located at Pozo Beach and provided windsurfing lessons (all levels), plus rental gear (Fanatic, Quatro, Goya, Simmer & North). They also rent surfboards & SUPs and have good range of retail items. Read more...
Pozo Accommodation
There is no accommodation near Aringa however Pozo is only a few kms away. There is the Centro International de Windsurf windsurfing hostel overlooking the beach that also has windsurfing storage. There are also apartments to rent out in Pozo, but at busy times in the summer, particularly during the PWA world cup in July, accommodation in Pozo may be hard to find, and it may be necessary to search for some in Arinaga, or the big resorts to the South between Bahia Feliz and Maspalomas.
The accommodation options in Pozo are not family or resort style. They tend to be more budget oriented and are more suited to dedicated windsurfers that have come to Pozo to sail only.
Featured Accommodation
- Star Rating:
- Unrated
Beach Access:- Beach-front
Room Types:- Single
- Twin
- Double
- Triple
- Quad
Room Facilities:- Kitchen or kitchenette
- Private Bathroom
- Balcony or Terrace
- Non-Smoking
Property Facilities:- Communal Lounge Area
- Street Parking
50 Knots Hostel is located on the beachfront on the North end of Pozo and is for 18 year olds+ Rooms contain 2 single beds or double bed plus bunks and a self-cater kitchen. There is a shared lounge/tv area and outdoor terrace. Free wifi is provided and free on-street parking is available. Read more... - Star Rating:
- Unrated
Beach Access:- Beach-front
Room Types:- Single
- Twin
- Double
- Triple
- Quad
- Family
Room Facilities:- Kitchen or kitchenette
- Balcony or Terrace
- Non-Smoking
Property Facilities:- Communal Lounge Area
- Street Parking
Guesthouse Ca Artu is located near the beach in Pozo and offers single bunk beds in 6-bed dorms, double rooms and family rooms for up to 4 guests. All rooms used shared bathroom facilities. There is a communal lounge area with TV as well as communal kitchen. An Italian breakfast is included in the nightly rate. Towels are provided and Read more... - Star Rating:
- Unrated
Beach Access:- Beach-front
Room Types:- Single
- Twin
- Double
- Triple
Room Facilities:- Views
- Non-Smoking
Property Facilities:- Outdoor Pool
- Communal Lounge Area
- Communal Kitchen
- Street Parking
CIW Hostel is located right on the beach at Pozo and doubles as a diving resort. It has bedrooms for singles, twin/doubles and triples all with shared bathroom facilities. Rooms have either pool views or sea views. There is a communal lounge / TV area and a large pool for guests. Free street parking is available in the area and Read more...
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- Flat Water Blasting
- Bump and Jump
- Freeride
- Freestyle
- Foiling
- Longboard Cruising
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- May
- Jun
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- Aug
- Sep
- Flat Water
- Chop
- Open Sea
- Bay
- Moderate Temp Water
- Salt Water
- Sand
- Pebbles
- Easy Launching
- On-site Parking
- Free Parking
Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria
35119
Spain
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