Adventure Brief
Learn windsurfing on the sheltered lagoon at El Cotillo with a four‑hour beginner course. Expect onshore breezes, small swell, hands‑on instruction, and wetsuit and boots provided.
4 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Learn windsurfing on the sheltered lagoon at El Cotillo with a four‑hour beginner course. Expect onshore breezes, small swell, hands‑on instruction, and wetsuit and boots provided.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
The lagoon at El Cotillo dares you to step onto its glassy surface: shallow, protected water framed by black volcanic rock and pale sand where steady trade winds riffle the surface. A minivan from Puerto del Rosario or nearby resorts eases you along the coast, depositing you at a lagoon chosen for its flat water and predictable onshore breeze — the quiet side of the island that teaches first-time sailors the basics without being pushed into open swell.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Light to moderate fitness; able to stand, balance and paddle for short intervals
Wildlife
History
El Cotillo developed as a modest fishing village; the lagoon and nearby volcanic benches have been used by locals for centuries for fishing and salt extraction.
Conservation
Operators typically emphasize low‑impact practices—avoid stepping on seagrass beds, carry out waste, and use reef‑safe sunscreen to protect the lagoon's ecology.
Reserve your spot on the Half Day beginner windsurf course today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive hydrated
Bring a full water bottle and sip regularly—coaching and sun combine to dehydrate quickly on a half‑day session.
Wear booties
Neoprene boots protect feet on the sandy and occasionally rocky lagoon edge; the operator may supply them.
Sun and wind protection
Use high‑SPF, water‑resistant sunscreen and a windproof layer for the drive home when winds cool you off.
Listen to safety briefings
Instructors tailor practices to wind strength—follow their cues when releasing or reefing the sail.
Wetsuit (short/full)
Keeps you warm during on‑water drills in cooler spring mornings
spring
Neoprene booties
Protects feet on rocky patches and gives grip when rigging on sand
Reef‑resistant sunscreen
High SPF and water resistance protect skin during prolonged sun exposure on the lagoon
summer
Windproof light jacket
Blocks cooling onshore breeze after the lesson and during transfers back to town
fall