Fuerteventura Kite Festivals and Events 2026: Full Calendar
Fuerteventura Kite Festivals and Events 2026: Full Calendar — 2026 is the busiest year ever for Fuerteventura kite events. Three World Cups, four pro camps and dozens of local jams. This is the complete calendar so you can plan your trip to coincide with the best events.
1. PWA Windsurf World Cup - July
18-27 July on Sotavento. Slalom, freestyle, foil. 40 years running. Free entry. Live streaming on pwaworldtour.com.
2. GKA Kite-Surf World Tour - Late July/August
Date confirmed mid June. Freestyle, big air, surfkite categories. Free entry, autographs available. Athletes to watch: Mikaili Sol, Andrea Principi.
3. Getting There
- All World Cups at Sotavento beach, 1h from FUE airport.
- Local jams in Corralejo at Flag Beach.
- Book accommodation 8-10 weeks ahead for World Cup weeks.
4. Wingfoil World Tour Stop - August
Third year on Sotavento. Combined with PWA / GKA. Athletes from 25+ countries. Pro freeride and freestyle wingfoil categories.
5. Local Jams and Pro Camps
IKO Pro Camp (March), Duotone Demo Days (April), Cabrinha Test Week (June, at Rene Egli), Red Shark Boat Camp Week (October), CBCM French Camp (November).
6. Recommended Nearby Spots for Each Event
- Sotavento - all 3 World Cups.
- Flag Beach - local jams and demo days.
- El Cotillo - wave kite contests (off-season).
- Risco del Paso - Ion Club freestyle camps.
7. Did you know...
Sotavento is the only beach in the world hosting three IFCA-sanctioned World Cups for three different wind sports in the same season: windsurf, kitesurf and wingfoil.
8. Quick Practical Tips
- Book accommodation 8-10 weeks before any World Cup.
- Free entry to all events.
- Bring hat, water, SPF 50+.
- Best viewing on the dune at Hotel Melia Gorriones.
- Live results on event app.
9. FAQ
When is the PWA Sotavento 2026?
18-27 July 2026.
Free entry to World Cups?
Yes, all three Sotavento World Cups are free to spectate.
Where to stay during the events?
Costa Calma and Sotavento area. Book early.
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