8-Day Yoga and Kitesurfing Retreat on Lanzarote Island in Spain

Name: 8-Day Yoga and Kitesurfing Retreat on Lanzarote Island in Spain
Start: 2022-04-12
End: 2022-07-13T00:36:24Z
Location: Red Star Surf

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Basubu says

This retreat will literally blow you away. Escape the bustle of the city and experience yoga with a thrilling dose of kitesurfing in sunny Spain. Set on the idyllic island of Lanzarote in the Canaries, beginner and seasoned kitesurfers can plunge into endless blue waters, sunsets and restorative yoga sessions in paradise. You’ll stay in a peaceful fishing village just a short distance from the beach and have the opportunity to meet like-minded ocean lovers with a range of cosy accommodation available. During the day, you'll learn how to master radical turns, nasty rips, wave riding and more with a highly experienced instructor. You can also fill up your free time with adrenaline-pumping mountain bike rides or surf lessons.

Hatha Yoga

Suitable for beginner, intermediate, and advanced practitioners

Yoga sessions

Transfer from school to the spot

Kite equipment

Kitesurfing lessons

Full medical insurance

Instruction in English

Max. 3 participants

Organiser also speaks Spanish

If you have never tried surfing or kitesurfing before, Lanzarote is the place to take the first step. For intermediate or advanced surfers and kite surfers, Lanzarote offers a wide variety of locations that work in all different conditions throughout the year.

Yoga at Red Star Surf is very popular, our relaxing classes will have you cleansed and energized. Amazing sunrises and sunsets with the help of yoga will leave you feeling reborn. Take in the fantastic sceneries and explore this magical place whilst enjoying all Lanzarote has to offer.

Prices are based on a 8-day, 7-night stay, vary by season and are indicative only.

People

Double Room

Private room | Shared bathroom

$1,149

$775

Program

Kitesurfing with Red Star Surf

Red Star Surfs teaching methods are based on the successful educational approach of IKO - International Kitesurfing Organization. They will help you to define real goals in kitesurfing and to achieve them step by step. The speed of the learning process during the lesson will depend on your experience, fitness level, determination, and persistence.

You don't need any background knowledge at all to start learning how to kitesurf. The aim of the course is to help you to get to the level where you can kitesurf on your own. Without any pressure step by step, you will learn everything you need to achieve it.

All people are different, but we are absolutely sure that everyone can learn to kitesurf. You will acquire basic knowledge about kitesurfing security and weather conditions, first on the beach and then in the water.

Experienced kiters can also rent their high-quality equipment and go kiting assisted by one of the instructors. They also organize kite trips to different spots in Lanzarote and the neighbouring islands. If you are not a beginner in kitesurfing and want to brush up your knowledge, moving to the next level, the advanced kite course is just for you.

Red Star Surfs kitesurfing course goals

Riding from the beach in the direction of the open ocean and back
Going upwind
Getting back the lost board in a rip
Radical turns
Speeding techniques (even when the wind is weak)
Speed control
Self-rescue
Freeride
Jumping
Wave riding

Yoga with Red Star Surf

Professional surfers like Kelly Slater, Stephanie Gilmor, and Cory Lopez practice yoga to improve their performance in the water and to stay flexible and relaxed during competitions.

Yoga and surfing are the perfect combinations for every surfer. Surfing and yoga both make you flexible and strong and open your eyes to the beauty around you, as both put you in excellent harmony with your surroundings. The yoga classes meet the physical needs of surfers at all levels and will support your learning experience to the maximum.

The evening yoga sessions focus on relaxing asanas (physical exercises) to regenerate the body after a day of surfing. A mixture of stretches and relaxing exercises help your blood circulate through the body more freely, so you can enjoy the next days' surf session without feeling sore or physically tired.

Balance exercises ease your body into inner peace, strength, and stability. You will also greatly improve your balance when you are riding the waves. A couple of breathing and relaxation exercises at the end of the yoga class will relax your body and mind. This can also show you how to calm down in the ocean, which is the perfect metaphor for life.

According to the ancient yogic text, the Yogasutra of Patanjali, yoga means The waves of thoughts come to rest in the spirit The same will happen to you while you are in the waves of the ocean.

Optional activities
Mountain biking

Lanzarote is a true paradise for lovers of cycling. Many tracks pass through the station in Famara. Either cruising along the coastline, to the neighbouring island La Graciosa or to the volcanoes. No matter which route you choose, you will always be touring, while being accompanied by stunning sceneries of this island!

Red Star Surf bike centre offers you a choice of high-quality mountain bikes, beach cruisers and helmets. The mountain bikes have an aluminium frame with special wheels or contact pedals that can be equipped when required. They don't rent out cycling footwear due to hygienic reasons.

Spanish school

Learning Spanish in Spain is without a doubt the fastest and most effective way of getting to know the language. Studying a language abroad allows us to put our new knowledge into practice every day, which accelerates language assimilation. Learning a new language will always be much more effective if it is combined with cultural immersion. Red Star Surf Spanish School offers you the opportunity of studying Spanish in one of the Atlantic Oceans' most beautiful islands

Red Star Surf Language Academy is located about 100 meters from the beautiful Famara beach and several surf spots. The Academy is fully equipped with everything needed for quality learning: a comfortable environment, modern equipment, free Wi-Fi, a small library and above all, impressive views of the cliff. In Red Star Surf Language Academy, all the teachers are experienced and trained as foreign language teachers.

Surfing

The surf school is located in Caleta de Famara, Lanzarote, just in the middle of the Natural Reserve Parque Natural del Archipelago Chinijo, protected by UNESCO. A unique place in Europe with warm and pleasant weather surrounded by the endless ocean which provides us waves all year round.

They offer individual and group sessions with up to 8 students per instructor/lifeguard. Their attitude to surfing is making everything possible. They will always find the appropriate approach for each student - you will love surfing! Surfing is not just a sport, it is a culture. They offer you to get acquainted with the culture of surfing in informal conditions together with our crew. Open all year round and every day!

Surfing lessons for children

Children over 6 years of age, who can already swim can take part in the surf lessons. Children and adults will benefit in many ways from each other and can learn together better and faster. Without any stress or pressure, the kids are introduced to their first steps in the water. The surfing students get used to the ocean and the waves, then they learn to glide on the water and then come to the surfing.

Classes are always held in a secure waist depth area where you can stand and always close to the instructor. The class usually lasts for 4-5 hours which includes lunch and a short break. Red Star Surf also offers private coaching for all levels. Famara beach is one of the best places in Europe to learn to surf with great waves, with nice weather most of the year and an experienced Red Star Surf team to guide you all the way.

Surfari

If you are an experienced surfer, you can try the surfari option. Come with Red Star Surf to the best or most uncrowded reefs, points and beach breaks, which can offer Hawaiian style powerful waves most of the year.

Accommodation

Beach setting

Dining area

Terrace

Board rental

Free Wi-Fi

Kitchen

Yoga studio

Free parking

Check-in

14:00

Check-out

12:00

Red Star Surf is located in Caleta de Famara, it is a small laid-back fishing village on the territory of a Natural Reserve. It's a perfect place for practising water sports and yoga in a beautiful and peaceful environment. There are several comfortable surf houses which are located close to the beach and the town centre. There are 3-4 rooms in each surf house for 1-4 people each. We offer single rooms, mixed shared rooms (up to 4 people), twin rooms with individual beds, double rooms with double beds, and a private room for 2-4 people. All the rooms come with shared bathrooms and one double room has an ensuite bathroom.

The common area of the surf houses such as kitchens, living rooms, bathrooms, and terraces is available for all the guests of the hostel. Every surf house provides free wifi available on the territory of the surf house. Fully equipped kitchens are great for those who are keen to cook their own food during their stay. However, we recommend eating out as well as in Caleta de Famara you can find lots of small restaurants with fresh local food for every taste. Comfortable living rooms with sofas and TV will be a great place to hang with new friends.

The camp is open all year round. Surfing and yoga lessons run from Monday to Sunday. It is possible to join the course any day of the week or choose flexible dates. Red Star Surf offers accommodation in shared single/double rooms in the surf houses, as well as accommodation in private apartments. If you want to make the most of your stay, meet new people from all over the world and make new friends, do not hesitate to stay in one of the surf houses.

Double Room

Private room | Shared bathroom | $775

Food

Red Star Surf doesn't offer meals. You will be able to cook your own meal in the surf house or eat out. All surf houses in Famara have a fully equipped kitchen, which you can share with other guests. The small local supermarkets provide a good selection of international and local products.

For dinner, Red Star Surf still recommends going out. Most of the local restaurants and bars are good, inexpensive and provide international menus. Famara offers a choice between cheap and quick Canarian local fast food to fine cuisine. Ask the friendly team for recommendations.

Exclusions

Meals are not included in the package offered.

Location

Red Star Surf will get you far away from mass tourism into a small quiet fishing village, called Famara Beach, located on the north coast of Lanzarote (Canary Islands, Spain). You will be surrounded by waves, mountains, and pristine landscapes. The whole north of Lanzarote is a nature reserve protected by UNESCO. Lanzarote and the neighbouring islands are provided with waves from all directions because of the volcanic formation and the favourable geographical location. This allows for the best surfing in all weather conditions.

Life in Famara is all about surfing and kite surfing. You will find people everywhere walking up and down the streets carrying surfboards under their arms, wearing wetsuits, walking bare feet or just skating with a longboard. The beach, Playa Famara, is just a few minutes' walk from any part of the village. Famara is truly a surfers paradise. You have the choice of a lot of surf spots just by walking a couple of minutes. There are beginner beach breaks, reef breaks, point breaks, and a couple of tow-in big wave spots.

Nearby Towns

Teguise

6 km

Arrecife

17 km

La Oliva

66 km

How to get there

Arrival by airplane

You can get to Lanzarote via some European cities (Madrid, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich, Milan, Bologna, London, Barcelona etc.). Every traveler can choose among the wide range of flight options offered by airline companies. The main airlines flying to Lanzarote are listed below:

www.ryanair.com

www.airberlin.com

www.tuifly.com

www.condor.com

www.iberia.es/gb (via Madrid / Barcelona)

www.spanair.com/web/en-gb (via Madrid / Barcelona)

www.aireuropa.com/uk/en/default.html (via Madrid / Barcelona)

www.easyjet.com/en/ (via Madrid)

www.beintercanarias.com (flights between the islands)

Airfare may vary significantly depending on the season, conditions of the ticket refund, possibility of changing the flight and personal data, and your general preferences as to the class of traveling on board of an airplane. The average round trip ticket from Central European cities to Lanzarote is 50-150 EUR.

From the airport, the most convenient way to get to the surf school is by a taxi cab. The ride will take you 25-30 minutes, and will cost about 35-40 EUR. Taxi is available at the airport 24/7. Or, you can request for a pickup for 100 EUR where Red Star Surf will meet you at the airport.

Arrival by bus

From the airport, if youre on a shoe string budget, you might want to take a bus to Caleta de Famara. Despite the attractive bus fare, the ride will take you a great deal of time because the bus line frequency is fairly low. The total price of a bus ride will be about 5 EUR. Tickets are sold on the bus. Don't forget to name the bus stop you are traveling to as this is what the price of the ticket will depend on. The maximum banknote accepted on the bus is 10 EUR, so you are better off having some coins on you.

Monday to Friday:

Bus line # 22 from the airport to Arrecifes main bus station Intercambiador, then change to bus line # 20 to Caleta de Famara.

Weekends:

Bus line #23 from the airport to Intercambiador, then change to the line #3 from Intercambiador to Costa Teguise. The bus stop that you need is Playa Bastian. There you change to bus line #31 to Caleta de Famara.

When planning your bus trip, you are strongly recommended to check out the official website of Lanzarote public transportation http://intercitybuslanzarote.es/.

Nearest airports

ACE Lanzarote Airport

Transfer not provided

19 km