THE HOME OF WINDSURF: POZO IZQUIERDO

WINDSURFING POZO IZQUIERDO: WIND, WAVES AND ADRENALINE

Pozo Izquierdo is located on the south-east coast of Gran Canaria. It is one of best places in the world for windsurfing, thanks to the strong wind that blows almost all year round. Professional athletes train here and one of the stages of the Windsurfing World Cup is held.

 Why Visit Pozo Izquierdo?

• The wind is constant and powerful, perfect for windsurfing.

• Every summer the World Cup, with athletes from all over the world.

• There are windsurfing schools suitable for everyone,even for complete beginners
  

Watching the champions (or becoming one)

If you visit Pozo in July, you can see the most important competition of the year. Even out of season, it is easy to find professional surfers in the water.
If you want to try, there are schools as reliable as PozoWinds, where you can book single lessons or longer courses.

Even just walking along the beach and watching the surfers in action is a spectacle.

🍽 Where to eat: 

After a day at the beach, you can stop at the El Viento Restaurant, very popular with surfers and locals.

What you find in the menu:

• Fish tapas, such as grilled octopus and fried squid

• Hamburgers with local ingredients

• Cocktails and beers with an ocean view
  

💡 Advice: sand you can, go to the sunset: the view is really beautiful.

How to get there

By car: a 15 minutes from the airport and 25 minutes from Maspalomasthrough the GC-1 .
By bus: lines connecting Pozo Izquierdo to Vecindario and Las Palmas.
On foot or by bike: if you are in the neighbourhood, a walk along the coast is perfect to discover the wilder side of the island.

💡 Useful Tips

• The wind is strong almost all the time: If you want quieter conditions, go in the morning or in winter.

• Bring your camera: moving sails and waves create spectacular landscapes.

• It is not an equipped beach for sunbathing, but it is perfect if you like sport and the energy of the ocean.

If you love rough seas, salty air and want to see one of the world's most famous windsurfing spots up close, Pozo Izquierdo is the place to be.