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Los Abrigos, Tenerife (ES) - Santa Cruz de Tenerife (ES)

28 January - 04 February 2017

7 days, Eye of the Wind

From € 875,-

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Eye of the Wind:
Los Abrigos, Tenerife (ES) - Santa Cruz de Tenerife (ES)

28 January - 04 February 2017

Sail around Tenerife – the Island of Eternal Spring at the Canarian Islands.You will have a good view from the seaside at the vulcano “the Teide”. Enjoy sailing in good winds and under a warm sun, take walks on a beach and go for a swim in the ocean. Visit the lively Santa Cruz de Tenerife and discover the local culture and customs. Enjoy a little well-deserved vacation in the middle of winter. Open for all Windseekers, minimum age 15 years.

Programme Outline

Ports

Los Abrigos is a small fishing village on the south coast of the island of Tenerife, in the Canary Islands archipelago. Unlike many party places in the islands, Los Abrigos is a hidden gem, a slice of real Tenerife, and not a tourist destination. Here you can visit local family restaurants and eat some fresh seafood, lunge back on a volcanic beach and take a stroll through authentic Canarian plaza before you sit down in one of the small cafes.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the shared capital of the Canary Islands, together with Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The central square Plaza de España is a real eye-catcher, situated between the ocean and the old, bustling city centre. Lose yourself in the crowded alleys, find a spot on one of the terraces, or leave town and discover the rugged volcanic landscape. The museum of Nature and Man is worth a visit. Chances are you’ll find pilot whales in the waters around Tenerife, so keep an eye out!

  • Santa Cruz de Tenerife (ES)

Key points

  • Dates: 28 January 2017 - 4 February 2017
  • Embarkation: 19:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years (age 12-15 at request)
  • Windseekers joining: maximum of 12
  • No sailing experience required!
  • Official language on board: English
  • Price includes: accommodation and meals, excludes drinks at the bar
  • Price excludes transportation costs to-and from the ports. Our travel counsellor can advise you and book your transfers
  • One-off registration fee €25
  • Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
  • Contact your fellow-Windseekers via Windseeker facebook
  • You will sleep in a bunk/cabin

  • "I learned a lot about both sailing and sustainability, and the social life was amazing."

    Thea (20), Denmark

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Shipping type: Brigantine
Homeport: Jersey
Date built: 1911
Trainees: 12
Length: 40.23m
Height of mast: 26,30 m
Sail: 750 m2

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