Surf is one of the most exiting sports of the world, not many sensations can be compared to reach a wave, to stand up on a surfboard and to ride a breaking wave full of pure energy. Those who try for the first time fall in love and those which are already practising are anxiuos to improve.
The Canarian islands known as the European Hawai have the ideal conditions to practise surf during the whole year.
Today, the south of Tenerife disposes of a surfschool perfect for learning this ancestral sport.

Useful addresses

-Escuela de surf k-16 y el surf shop k-16,
Playa las Americas, Centro Comercial Americas,
Calle Mejico local 1.2. Near to the hotel “Las Palmeras”.
K-16 surf shop Alcala
Carretera General nº 10, Alcala.
Tel: (+34) 922798480 / email: info@k16surf.com
http://www.k16surf.com

The Canary Islands are under the influence of the North-East Trade Winds that blow regularly form moderate to strong. In summer, these prevailing winds get stronger, due to the Azores anticyclone. Tenerife has several Wind Surfing schools for both beginners and experienced sailors. The island guarantees good sailing winds all year round.

The different areas of the island include the famous El Médano, El Cabezo and La Jaquita beaches with incredible conditions for windsurfing. El Médano is ideal for intermediate - high level sailors, whilst the others are for board sailors with more experience. Several World Cup Grand Slam events have been held at these beaches for expression in waves, slalom and course racing events.

Wind force (Beaufort Scale) varies from 4 to 8 in La Jaquita, 4 to 7 en El Cabezo and 3 to 5 in El Médano.

Traditional and native Canary Island sports and games have become very popular in recent years, through federations, associations and groups. They are also supported by the Tenerife Island Cabildo (government), through its programme "Tenerife and our way of life" and the Native Sports School, with a workshop organisation carrying out promotion campaigns on the beaches of the island. Canary Island wrestling has Guanche origins and enjoys firm support from the people of Tenerife. The fixture list covers the whole year. Almost every borough has its own "terrero" or wrestling ring.

Each bout - or "brega" is between two contestants who try to unbalance each other with spectacular trips and throws. The two wrestlers have to remain on their feet, as, if any other part of the body touches the ground, that wrestler is eliminated. This is a regulated sport that is also practised in Venezuela and Cuba; a legacy of Canary Island migration.

Hunting season: from the first Sunday in August to the second Sunday in December. Weapons may not be used for small game hunting in August

Hunting days: Thursdays and Sundays

Kind of hunting: Shotgun, dog and ferret

Small game: partridge, wild pigeon, dove, quail and wild rabbit

Big game: Mouflon

The Island Cabildo (government) sets the hunting regulations for Mouflon in the area of Las Cañadas del Teide, governing the number of people per party. A permit is needed for both the group and the date for this kind of hunting, apart from a hunting licence with the big game surcharge, firearms licence and hunting insurance, all up to date.

Useful addresses

Sociedad de Cazadores (Hunters' Association)
C/ San Agustín, 43 Tel 922 258035
San Cristóbal de La Laguna

Hunting Federation
C/ Pilar, 1 -2º Tel 922 245015
Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Tenerife Island Cabildo (government)
Plaza de España, 1 Tel 922 239500 Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Useful Addresses

Fishing Federation
C/San Sebastián, 76

Casa del Deporte
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Telf.: 22 67 71

Neptuno Fishing Club
C/ Pérez Galdós, 19
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Telf.: 28 13 21