Piedras Caídas Playa De Jandia
Spain · Îles Canaries
The beach of Piedras Caídas, located at Playa de Jandía in the south of Fuerteventura, is a small stretch of sand and stones wedged between a cliff and the sea. It connects the beach of Butihondo and that of Matorral, with hotels overlooking the area from the heights.
It is a discreet spot protected by its cliffs, away from the crowds of the larger nearby beaches. Locals sometimes visit for its tranquility, even though kitesurfing is not the main activity here.
The spot works best when the wind is strong and offshore, typical of the southern conditions of the island in winter.
Historical averages by month — not a live forecast.
The spot of Piedras Caídas mainly works with strong south or southeast winds, in offshore wind mode that pushes out to sea, ideal for avoiding bathers but to be monitored closely. Launching is done directly from the narrow sandy and stony beach, with a navigation area that opens up to the sea once past the first waves.
The beach is south exposed, so the wind comes side-off or pure offshore when blowing from the south, creating a water surface that can quickly become choppy with chop and short waves near the shore. There is no dedicated launch area, you place the kite on the sand or pebbles, being careful of scattered rocks and the cliff that limits the space upwind.
In summer, the wind is often unstable and thermal, better to go in winter from November to March for more reliable wind. The current can linger near the rocky points, and the absence of rescue services requires being 100% self-sufficient. Tides have little influence on launching, but at low tide, the rocks are more exposed.
Sources :lineupfuerteventura.com · spiritkitesurf.com · buscokite.com · minube.com
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