“Fuerteventura?! You can’t do anything but lie on the beach there.” That’s a pretty common opinion on the beautiful Spanish island that is home to one of our Star Surf surf camps and surf schools. Why I personally think this opinion is wrong? Well, that’s because this sunny island has so much to offer! Besides beautiful beaches, gorgeous lagoons, fantastic surf for all levels, delicious local restaurants and more, there’s always some sort of festival going on that’s pretty unique. So, why it’s worth a holiday, I’m going to tell you now.
The small fishing village El Cotillo might seem all quiet and sleepy at a first glance, but then surprises its surf holiday guests and other holiday makers with its unique events all year round: whether you see millions of colourful kites in the sky, you hear live music in the air or find yourself in the middle of a wild water battle, there’s just always something going on! It’s great fun for everyone. And, whether you’re into surfing or not, you certainly get to dive into the Spanish culture with fiestas, sangrias and more! Let me introduce you the three most famous events in El Cotillo:
The first one is the “Festival de cometas”. This international kite festival takes place in El Cotillo and Corralejo every autumn since 1987. The typical trade winds that pass over the island in October and November are used to create a spectacular and colourful show up in the air. Around 250 kites of different sizes, colours and shapes can be observed when dancing with the wind. The designers of the kite also participate in a contest of two categories, technique and freestyle or artistic value.
Fuerte Música is probably the biggest music festival on Fuerteventura and it’s not only free, but literally on the doorstep of our surf apartments and our surf house on Fuerteventura, where our surf holiday guests get to experience this massive fiesta first-hand and right on the beach behind our Star Surf School. Here, among the “blue lagoons”, the sun loungers are replaced by big stages and countless camping tents. With artists such as the band Calle 13 from Puerto Rico, the festival rightly attracts people from all over the island and Europe’s mainland. If you’re planning a surf holiday to Fuerteventura in June or July, be sure to check the festival dates as it’s a spectacle not to be missed!
Last but not least is the “Fiesta del Agua” which is 100% Canarian! It’s a party celebrated all over town to honour the local patron saint, in Fuerteventura’s case, Nuestra Señora del Buen Viaje. The whole village gets turned into a battle field for water bombs and fireworks. Highlight this year was also the massive water slide on the central plaza of El Cotillo.
Thanks to such a wide range of fiestas, fun, culture and more, you can be sure to not get bored after your surf lessons on Fuerteventura. Quite the contrary will more likely be the case when you’ll be faced with the difficult decision whether to go for an evening surf session or a night on the town. We believe that a healthy balance is the solution, haha! Surf in the morning, party in the evening during your surf camp holidays on Fuerteventura!
We cannot wait to be surfing and partying with you!
Amelie & the Star Surf Camp Team Fuerteventura





