Tenerife, land of Kitesurfing: ‘There is wind and magic. And the Italians … ‘

Tenerife it is a mysterious and fascinating land. But also a land of water sports: “From this point of view it is a small paradise: wing foil, windsurfing and above all kitesurfing. And when there is no wind even surfing ”. Umberto Caglini, instructor and owner of Sognicanarias watersports, a The Medano (southeast area of ​​the island).

IDEAL PLACE – After having traveled the world on a sailing boat (“from 82 to 88 with my family, I have always had a relationship with the sea”), about seven years ago Umberto moved to Tenerife: “I chose this place because it offers 280 days of wind a year and with fantastic temperatures, even during the winter ”. The Canary Island is a popular destination for those who love or want to deepen these sports also because it offers everything else: “It is close to Europe, as mentioned, it has excellent conditions and there is a whole world available from a tourist point of view. I think of the volcano Teide or the possibility of trekking and cycling ”.

THE MAGIC – Even in Tenerife, kitesurfing is expanding: “It is growing for one simple reason: the magic it offers. A double magic: the technical one, due to the speed of the wing that joins the real and apparent wind, creating an incredible power; and the emotional one, because it is the only way that man can fly without using a mechanical means of propulsion ”. So much so that many quickly become passionate: “Also because it is very easy to reach a good level. Here in Tenerife both people who are already passionate come, but also many who try almost for the first time and then never stop ”.

ITALY – And the Tenerife of kitesurfing is also frequented by several Italians: “I consider this island a maritime Italy. Many also come to sail because there is a guarantee of wind. It is a very important nautical center: there are shops, schools, all dedicated ”. In short, all that remains is to pack your bags and try: to discover new passions, but also unmissable places.