The Best Windsurfing Spots

                Windsurfing is becoming increasingly popular with lovers of watersports and those wanting to try out something new and exciting. The feeling of cutting through the water with the sun bearing down on your and the sea breeze in your face cannot be matched and is both a great way of keeping fit and unwinding. Technically windsurfing can be done anywhere with enough water and wind, but there are obviously places which are favourites for windsurfers, so to help you choose a destination for your activity holidays here are a few ideas.

                Lake Garda – Here you can find some of the most exciting windsurfing in Europe, if not the world. The huge scale of the lake attracts windsurfers and sailors from all over the world to one of Italy’s finest resorts for both beauty and wind sports. The beautiful nature of the location is enough to draw many visitors annually, whilst the quality of the windsurfing is enough on its own. The geological makeup of the mountains channel wind through the lake, making it one of the best non-tidal locations in the world. And the fact that it’s non-tidal means it is both safe for beginners to learn and perfect for the expert to hone his or her skills. Companies such as Alpine Elements run single or multi-day lessons, making it easy to get into at a decent price.

               South Africa – The South African coast is a great spot for windsurfers and is renowned for the challenge it poses. Some days the waves can be small enough for relative novices to have a go in a tidal climate, and others give you waves so big even the experts wonder exactly what they’re getting themselves into! But the undeniable quality of the windsurfing in South Africa is what draws many lovers of the sport there year after year.

                Devon & Cornwall – For those Brits not wanting to venture too far, the two surf hotspots of the UK also offer great windsurfing opportunities. Newquay’s fistral beach, in Cornwall, is perfect for windsurfers, although care must be taken in the summer because of how incredibly busy the water can become. A fantastic place to windsurf closer to home.

               All holidays carry a degree of risk, but with watersports the risk obviously increases. Usually there is nothing to worry about if you are careful but it is always recommended that you take out some decent travel insurance with a company like Go Travel before you travel.