Pájara will host once again the 2024 Windsurfing and Wingfoil World Championship, one of the leading sports events in Fuerteventura and the Canary Islands, which will take place on Playa La Barca (Sotavento), in Jandía, between July 25 and August 3.
During these days, Pájara will become the epicenter of these types of sports activities, which will have the presence of the best specialists in the world, as well as the music that will entertain the public in the tent set up on La Barca beach.
Playa Barca, part of Sotavento, is considered the perfect windsurfing spot in Fuerteventura. It is located only 200 m away from the Hotel Melia Gorriones and directly at the tidal lagoon where the World Cup takes place.
Rene Egli is the company that organizes the event in Fuerteventura each year and the complete program includes parties in the evenings and events suitable for the entire family.
Location: Playa Barca - Sotavento
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You can also rent equipment for both surfing and kitesurfing and you can check the prices online on the Rene Egli website.
The Jandia peninsula is considered the best area for windsurfing in Fuerteventura and Costa Calma is the most popular choice for accommodation in this part of the island. If you don't want to stay at the Melia Gorriones Hotel, which is situated right on the beach, with the best position possible for participating in the event, then Costa Calma is the second option, with more choices for hotels and apartments available.
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DID YOU KNOW THAT... Jandia is home to some of Fuerteventura's most amazing beaches, so you will have plenty of places to explore in this southern part of the island.?
The tidal lagoon at Playa Sotavento has optimal conditions for all levels of windsurfing skills, so it's ideal for beginners and intermediates. The entire length of the lagoons extends to over 4km long and it's up to 200m wide, so it's a huge space to practice and learn.
The Windsurf & Wingfoil World Cup in Fuerteventura is a highly anticipated event, where all the popular stars of surfing reunite in one place to offer advice and a breathtaking show in the days of competition.