René Egli Center 1
At the northern end of the mile-long lagoon and only 200 meters from the first-class hotel Melia Gorriones ****+ the Rene Egli Windsurfing Centre I is located in a dream oasis.
The beach of Sotavento is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe and is known far beyond the borders of Fuerteventura for its unique spaciousness. With a wind-protected location, the Center, with its luxuriant palm trees offer plenty of shade for a relaxing windsurfing holiday.
For the ultimate surf –fun, the most current material of our top partners Starboard, NeilPryde, JP is ready for you. 400 current 2011 boards and 1000 sails of 2011 no requests stay open.
Whether freestyle, slalom, speed or comfortable freeriding, we have the right setup on the beach. Our experienced team center is happy to advise you and help you with any questions!
The Rene Egli Centre disposes of a person rescue service. Sentinels, being replaced every two hours, observe permanently the action on the sea and coordinate routinely and quickly the rescue by our jet skis.
The center offers you several amenities to make your stay as pleasant as possible.
The integrated beach bar serves delicious snacks and cool drinks and has a free wireless hotspot.
Several fresh-water showers, toilets, reserved sun loungers and a professional service offer pure relaxation and a completely carefree vacation.
Fuerteventura Windsurfing World Cup
René Egli is organising the Windsurfing & Kiteboarding World Cup at the Playa Sotavento for the 27th consecutive time in 2012.
Come join us watch the windsurfing & kiteboarding elite perform their spectacular moves on the water right in front of the René Egli Center I from July 20 to August 4 to celebrate the new champions. There’s nowhere like the High Wind Spot in Fuerteventura for experiencing the stars up close and personal.
Watch breathtaking manoeuvres and exciting races on the sea and enjoy delicious specialties from local restaurants, live music and an exciting programme for the whole family in the day marquee. Nightlife enthusiasts are sure to have a blast at the legendary World Cup party events.
Center I Features
- freshwater showers in the interior and exterior
- sanitary facilities
- professional advisory on boards and sails
- beach bar for drinks and snacks
- free Wireless Hotspot
- free sunbeds
- sheltered sun-islands
- shady palm trees
- manned lookout towers for safety
- rescue service
- massage and physiotherapy on the beach
- photo service

- An oasis of relaxation

- Latest equipment

- A perfect spot for freestyle, slalom & speed






