VISAS: Generally not required for stays of up to 90 days; some nationalities will need a Schengen visa. Contact a Spanish embassy or consulate before travel for more details. CURRENCY: EUR PRICES: Beer:€2-3 Food: Lunch: €5-20 Accommodation: €18-100 per night Kite Lessons: Approx €100 per 3hrs (per person in paired or group setting) Kite Gear rental: €65-75 per day LANGUAGE: Spanish INTERNET: Most accommodations provide free WiFi, for better internet connection buying a local SIM card, or European roaming capable SIM, is recommended. TRAVEL ADVICE: Rental cars are cheap on Lanzarote with the cost of 1 week rental of a small car being similar to the cost of a taxi leaving and returning to the airport.

NEAREST TOWN: Famara & Teguise NEAREST CITY: Arrecife NEAREST AIRPORT Arrecife (ACE) AIRPORT TO FAMARA Driving: LZ-2 Towards Arrecife, then LZ-20, Then LZ-402 to Famara Taxi: €40 each way (Depending on car size and duration of stay, a rental car is generally the better option. Bus: Monday to Friday: Take the airport line 22 to reach the central bus station and once there the line number 20 to reach Caleta Famara Weekends: During the weekends the route is a little longer. Take the number 23 line at the airport to the central bus station. Once there take the No. 3 line to Costa Teguise Costa Teguise and from No. 3 line to Caleta Famara. GETTING AROUND: It is advisable to get a rental car so that you can explore more of the island. A small car for a week it approximately €70. If staying in Famara, the public end of the 3km beach is within walking distance but the kiting area is at the far end. A car will make it a lot easier to transport any equipment you need each day.

Trade winds, called Los Alisios, blow from the North East across Lanzarote. The main windy season runs from March to August with it’s peak months, May to August, having wind from 12 to 35knots almost daily. Commonly used kite sizes range from 6m to 12m Winds blowing onto Famara are most typically Northerly and North Easterly blowing cross-onshore and cross shore. North Easterly winds are accelerated as they are channeled by the cliffs and can turn a slightly mediocre forecast into ideal conditions for a session. North Westerly winds are onshore at the kitesurfing end of the beach. From September to February, Lanzarote still has decent wind statistics that can make it a viable option for anyone after a short, last minute kite trip. During these months, Famara receives a larger groundswell producing great waves for anyone who likes to kitesurf and surf. A wetsuit is required year round. During the Summer the air temperature reaches towards an average of 27ºc while the water temperature ranges from 19-22ºc. A shorty 3:2 will suffice, or full length suit if preferred. From Autumn to Spring, when water and air temperatures cool, a 4:3 full length suit will be plenty to keep you warm. There is plenty of sunshine all year round, and the weather is warm, but a sweater and a pair of jeans will come in handy after sunset. WIND DIRECTIONS: NW, N, NE WINDIEST MONTHS: March, April, May, June, July, August

Famara beach has specific zones for surfing, kitesurfing and fishing. Kitesurfing is permitted at the North Eastern end of the beach. A sign marking the zones can be observed at the entrance to the beach near the edge of Caleta de Famara. The kitesurf area of the Famara beach has stones at its edge. High tide reaches the stones leaving no beach space to launch and land. Beach space is lost for 1hour either side of high tide. At high tide, advanced and local kiters may be seen launching within the area of bushes and stone ‘wind breaks’ directly in front of the car park. This is a hazardous area to launch. Winter kiting conditions have larger swells with waves up to 3m. Large wave conditions not suitable for beginners though the low tide conditions are more forgiving. Riptides are very strong. Famara is a permanent red flag, no swimming, beach. * If you need kite related service like kite repairs, lessons or beach assistance please contact with the locally operating kite centre or camp. ** We always recommend seeking for additional knowledge about the spot from local kite school and qualified instructors.