Sporting Activities

Tenerife offers a host of other activities should (God forbid!) the wind fail to cooperate or if kitesurfing alone isn’t enough to satisfy your sporting needs. Many of these are right on your doorstep in El Médano, but none are more than a short drive away.

Paddle Boarding (available through the Shinn Centre)

The Shinn Centre has a number of paddle boards available for rent. This new water sport is ideal when the wind does let you down. Stand-Up Paddle boarding is not only great fun, but a fantastic “core” exercise, working all major muscle groups, whether you are cruising round the bay or riding any little waves.

Surfing (available through the Shinn Centre, Las Americas)

For those new to the sport, El Médano can on occasion, throw up the odd fun size wave in front of the centre.

For those with a little more experience – Las Americas is the place to head to (15mins by car). There are left and right hand reef breaks. The fact that the ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals) holds world qualifying series events here is testimony to the quality of the waves.

Windsurfing (El Médano)

Naturally the conditions that make El Médano ideal for kitesurfing are hugely appealing to windsurfers alike. The Shinn Centre shares its premises with OTC (The Official Test Centre), which boasts boards and sails from all major windsurfing brands. For more information on OTC visit www.otc-windsurf.com

Mountain Biking (El Médano and beyond!)

With Mount Teide, which at 3718m is the highest mountain in Spain, dominating the landscape of Tenerife you just know that the mountain biking is going to be epic. Bike Point, based in El Médano, stock quality bikes for rent and offer guided bike tours for all abilities, whether it is adrenaline fuelled downhill runs or a scenic ride through the island’s national parks. For more information visit
www.médanobike.com

Physiotherapy & Massage (next to the Centre)

Should you need some relief from aching muscles or require a little more serious treatment a range of therapies and massages are available right next to the Centre. Just call Pascale Bohm ++34 679 973 449

www.tenerifephysio.org

Other Activities include:

Climbing
Golf
Scuba diving
Hiking
Horse Riding


In fact the list of potential activities is endless. Ask any member of staff for advice