| A windsurfing holiday is what we all dream of: to be | | | | coasts make it renown among windsurfers and one of |
| entertained with outstanding accommodations and | | | | their top seven favorite destinations. |
| spoiled by beauty and perfect winds. But the world is | | | | Legend #5: Aruba |
| such a big place and there are so many choices. | | | | Aruba has the most dependable wind in the Caribbean. |
| Where should we explore next? Here are seven top | | | | Its reliable wind and water temperatures, combined |
| destinations that can help you decide. | | | | with being the easiest island to get to in the Caribbean, |
| Legend #1: Maui | | | | make it a top pick for windsurfers. All this is easy to |
| Perfect weather and nonstop winds have given Maui | | | | say, but the Aruba Hi-Winds Amateur World Challenge |
| its title: Windsurfing Capital of the World. The most | | | | is the proof of it. This event has been one of the |
| prominent pro windsurfing events happen here. | | | | biggest in windsurfing for many years. It is the largest |
| Tropical surroundings and diverse beaches and | | | | and most fun amateur windsurfing event of the entire |
| conditions make Maui a worldwide favorite and one of | | | | Caribbean. |
| the best places to learn to windsurf. | | | | Legend #6: Cape Hatteras |
| Legend #2: Columbia River Gorge | | | | Cape Hatteras can be harsh and austere. Then why |
| Wild winds drive through the vast Columbia River | | | | is it so popular among windsurfers? It is the unusually |
| Gorge while they are dying in many other places. A | | | | diverse wind, water, and weather conditions that bring |
| natural wind tunnel channels air from the hot desert to | | | | them, the same that attracted the Wright brothers. |
| the cool sea creating winds up to 40 mph and waves | | | | It's an enthralling place that tests even the most |
| that reach supernatural heights as the airstream fights | | | | expert watermen, yet can comfort the novice sailor. |
| the river's flow. This makes ideal conditions for | | | | Shallow bays and calm water mixed with huge |
| world-class windsurfing. White-capped waves entice | | | | ocean waves make it satisfying for greenhorn and |
| adventurous souls to experience this legend. | | | | connoisseur alike. Here it doesn't matter which way |
| Legend #3: Cabarete | | | | the wind blows, it is always onshore…or offshore or |
| Cabarete's reputation has risen from the unusual | | | | side shore or however you want it. This makes it a |
| design of its bay. An offshore reef protects it, | | | | premier destination for all looking for a legendary |
| providing beginners and speed sailors a place to play | | | | windsurfing holiday. |
| while, just outside the barrier, experts can tackle some | | | | Legend #7: Baja California Sur |
| the best waves around. The Eastern Trade Winds | | | | Windsurfing in Baja California is more laid back than |
| blow side-shore at 20 knots year round. What more | | | | many other windsurfing holiday destinations. It is wild, |
| do you need? Wind and a challenging but safe, | | | | vast, and open and there are no crowds to fight. It is |
| sandy bottomed bay have turned this quiet little beach | | | | a windsurfing adventure on the wild side. Here it |
| village into one of the best world-class windsurfing | | | | doesn't matter so much if the wind doesn't blow. |
| resorts. | | | | Mountain bikes, kayaks, fishing and diving are capable |
| Legend #4: Greece | | | | of holding your interest for days. Baja California is |
| Would you expect not to find a legend here? Here | | | | inefficient and quixotic. It is definitely worthy of its |
| fabled winds blow across mountainous islands of | | | | legendary windsurfing statis. |
| legend, scattered in the turquoise waters of the | | | | |
| Aegean, Mediterranean, and Ionian Seas. Unique | | | | There you have it, an escapade for every palate. It |
| diversity, a rich, ancient history, and transparent waters | | | | may not be an easy decision but even if you picked it |
| are what typify these famous coasts. The reliable | | | | out of a hat, you are sure not to be disappointed. |
| Meltemi winds, the safety of Greek waters, the | | | | Each one could of these destinations were designed |
| perfect climate and the closeness of the ports and | | | | to bring you a memorable windsurfing holiday. |