Thomas Cook's Top 5 Winter Getaways to Catch a Wave
Surf's up! Pick of the best short haul surfing destinations
(firmenpresse) - LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (Marketwire) -- 10/19/11 -- The European surfing season is upon us and Thomas Cook's Top 5 winter surfing spots, Fuerteventura and Tenerife (both in the Canary Islands), Portugal, Malta and Cape Verde will give keen novices and hardcore surfers the chance to find the 'perfect break', escape the harsh British weather and get some winter sun.
Fuerteventura
The windiest island of the Canaries attracts even bigger waves than the other islands in winter driven by Atlantic storms. The best surfing spots on tend to be on the north and northwest coast, around Corralejo, where there are plenty of surf schools to help perfect your skills.
Thomas Cook - 7 nights in Fuerteventura from GBP 653 per person
Staying at the 4 star Clubhotel Riu Oliva Beach Resort in Corralejo on all-inclusive, London Gatwick - 9th November 2011
, 0844 412 5970 or visit the nearest Thomas Cook or Going Places
Tenerife
offer consistent 6-8ft swells during November to February and avid surfers flock to this Canary Island to make the most of them. The resorts on the southern coast, namely Los Cristianos or Playa de las Americas, are the closest to some of the best know waves.
Airtours - 7 nights in Tenerife from GBP 432 per person
Staying at the 3 star Hotel Isla Bonita in Playa de las Americas on all inclusive, Gatwick- 11th November 2011
, 0844 871 6636 or visit the nearest Thomas Cook or Going Places
Portugal
The Algarve region alone boasts over 100 sites well known within the surfing community. The best time for surfers to visit Portugal is late winter or early spring making it an ideal destination for escaping the cold UK weather.
Airtours - 7 nights in Portugal from GBP 299 per person - Spring break -
Staying at the 3 star Paraiso Albuefeira in Albufeira (Algarve) on self catering, Manchester - 7th April 2012
, 0844 871 6636 or visit the nearest Thomas Cook or Going Places
Malta
The island of Malta has a fine array of points, reefs and beaches all offering excellent exposure to swell activity suitable for beginners to more expert surfers. The best times to catch the mistral swells and winds are Autumn to Spring.
Direct Holidays Deluxe - 7 nights in Malta from GBP 395 per person
Staying at the 5 star Radisson Blu in St. Julians on bed & breakfast, Manchester - 1st November 2011
or call the dedicated call centre on 0844 879 8173
Cape Verde
Just off the west coast of Africa, so strictly speaking a mid-haul destination, the Trade Winds blowing across the islands of Cape Verde between December and May make this destination a mecca for both surfers and wind surfers.
Thomas Cook - 7 nights in Cape Verde from GBP 579 per person
Staying at the 4 star Royal Decameron Hotel in Boa Vista on all-inclusive, Manchester - 25th November 2011
, 0844 412 5971 or visit the nearest Thomas Cook or Going Places
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