If taking a beach break means sizzling in the sand, then think again. Instead, book a break to the Canary Islands this autumn, squeeze into your wetsuit and hit the surf.

Atlantic Ocean facing destinations including Biarritz (France), the coastline north and south of Lisbon (Portugal), and the Canary Islands offer some of the best surfing in the world.  But for year round wave consistency and warmer waters, Fuerteventura is Hotelopia’s top recommendation.

Surfing wanabess will need some tuition, so surf schools are the place to start.  Most provide board and wetsuit hire and lessons to get you going.  From the first lesson, learn to do the “jump-up” and ride the white water.   And if you’ve already got some experience in the waves, the school will take you on a safari to secret surf locations where you can perfect your technique on the big breaks.  Check out the You Tube video for inspiration.

What’s more getting to the island will be even easier this winter.  From the 4th November, easyJet will launch a London-Stansted to Fuerteventura service.  Fares start from £34.99 one way or you can book a package break for 7 nights in a 4* hotel from just £158 per person by logging onto http://holidays.easyjet.com.    A beach break will never be the same again!

Friday 21 August 2009 10:58 | Published by a.smith | Categoriy: Travel News