Sailing Conditions

The Canary Islands are a Spanish archipelago located just off the northwest coast of mainland Africa, 100 km west of the border between Morocco and the Western Sahara. The archipelago consists of seven large and several smaller islands, all of which are volcanic in origin.

A yacht charter in the Canary Islands offers the opportunity for great winter sailing conditions and good winds. The average temperature here stays above 20°C all year (with the lowest temperatures similar to summer in UK)

• Temperature: Avg temp 20°C to 27°C
• Best time of year to sail: April to September
• Type of mooring: Marina, Buoy, Anchor, Jetty
• Wind speed: 5 to 20 knots (6-23 mph)