Nature
Protest Surfschool is proud to be the first surfschool in Europe to obtain the Clean Ocean Project GREEN LABEL !!! Clean Ocean Project is an official non-governmental organization that makes people aware of their impact on nature, and preserves the beauty of our beaches by organizing clean the beach actions all over europe. Check www.cleanoceanproject.org for more info!
Together we work on a program to make visitors and inhabitants of Fuerteventura aware of ways to avoid pollution. Here are a few of the things we do as a surfschool… Any suggestions are always welcome by mail on contact@protestsurfschool.com!
- during our surfclasses we keep our impact on the beaches zero and take waste we might encounter with us
- we only use ECOLOGIC WAX on our surfboards
- in the Protest Surfhouse we separate the garbage, try to make our customers aware of Nature and only use refillable water bottles
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Clean Ocean Project
At the roundabout next to the football field. For years already Clean Ocean Project is organising clean the beach days to make people aware of our consumption based society that is making Mother Nature very sad. In their shop you’ll find clothing with a message. They also sell recycled goodies and ecological wax.
Paradise Surf Shop Corralejo
Corralejo. Two shops, the biggest one close to Hyperdino supermarket and the little one at the end of the mainstreet. Discount store that combines very low prices with an excellent service. New and second hand surfboards, rental service, clothing, gadgets… check it out!
Wilalegre
She’s doing hats, it makes her happy! Crochetted hats made by hand by a very sweet surfgirl. Different models and colors available, also for kids! Ask for them at the Protest Surfhouse or visit www.wilalegre.com. You’ll also find them on the weekly markets in Lajares and Corralejo.
Island Steps
On the mainstreet. Surfing Belgian Yves has got a passion for sandals and recently started his own little company Island Steps. Handmade and good quality. Beautiful little shop with a very nice owner.
Magma Surfshop
At the roundabout near supermarket Inpescasa. Alongside their wide range of surf-, kite- and windsurfgear they also sell the newest collection of Protest Clothing. Their kitesurfschool is the best on the island and offers lessons on open water with rescue boat and radio helmets.
Witchcraft Windsurfing
Next to the U-turn surf bar.
All about windsurfing.
Known for their high performance and undestructable custom windsurfboards. They also sell Ezzy Sails and recently opened a rental center.
North Shore
At the roundabout near the football field. One of the oldest and most known surfshops on the island, run by the Honscheid family. Alongside their big collection surfboards you’ll also find windsurfgear and clothing.
Wenzel Surfboards
Opposite the Protest Surfhouse! Buying a board is always something special. Wenzel shapes his boards with his soul and this you’ll feel while surfing. Don’t hesitate to come and have a look in his workshop, he ‘ll love to explain you how his boards are made. Make your own design or choose one a la carte.
Wenzel Surfboards also repairs your board and has a little shop next to the shaperooms.
Pastelo
On the mainstreet. Breakfast, pastry and yummie sandwiches on a big terras with a very friendly service. Serves the best coffee in town.
One of the favourite stops of the Protest Surfschool bus!
Mana Café
On the mainstreet. A real French pancake house in Fuerteventura. Salted or sweet pancakes and a wide choice of fillings. Also very nice hamburgers and sandwiches.
Also this is a favourite stop for the Protest Surfschool bus!
Bar los Piratas
On the mainstreet. The place to be for typical Canarian food such as Tapas or Paella. At noon they serve good and cheap meals that will fill your belly all day long. Los Piratas is the oldest bar in town, where local Majoreros and tourists meet to watch football and enjoy a little beer or rum…
Rojo Tomate
Behind the village square.
Real Italian pizzas in a nice setting.
Also take-away, you’ll find the menu and phonenumber in the Protest Surfhouse!
Canela Café
On the mainstreet.
Cosy restaurant with good food.
Also English breakfast and a healthy lunch-menu.
There’s a nice windfree terras in the back.
After dinner you can relax in the lounge bar.
U-Turn Surfbar
On the road to Corralajo close to the Protest Surfhouse. Hamburgers, burritos and other nice food.
Sometimes on friday specials with BBQ, Greek night, Mexican, …
U-turn Surfbar
On the road to Corralejo close to the Protest Surfhouse. The one and only surf bar in Lajares. Each night surfers gather here to tell each other about their sessions. On weekends it’s party time with often live local bands or a DJ. There’s also a computer to check your internet free of charge (max 10 min).
Canela Café
In the center of town on the mainstreet.
English lounge bar.
Surfvideos.
Often live music or DJ on saturday nights.
Free WIFI.
Corralejo Party Town
In Corralejo there’s party every night! Ask in the Surfhouse for more info. Corralejo is about 12 km from Lajares.
Taxi costs 12 euro in daytime and 18 euro in the night, and fits up to 5 people.
Online Surf TV
Cirque Belgique
Board TV Italia
Online magazines
Swell magazine
Freeze magazine
Travel Agencies
Rent a Car/Campervan
sleep ‘n drive
Payless (from Airport)
Netto Cars (from Corralejo)
Surfing
Protest Europe
ASP
California Sports (Protest Italia)
Kitesurfing
Windsurfing
Macaronesia
Monthly magazine in English/Spanish with lots of info and the latest news on our lovely island, with a special focus on the life around Lajares.
Also with tide calendar.
Find it at the Protest Surfhouse!
Sleep ´n Drive
An alternative way of discovering Fuerte is to rent a nicely furnished VW-van and choose yourself on which beach you’ll spend the night! You can also combine this with classes at the Protest Surfschool! www.rentacampervan.es
Wilalegre
She’s doing hats, it makes her happy! Crochetted hats made by hand by a very sweet surfgirl. Different models and colors available, also for kids! Ask for them at the Protest Surfhouse or visit www.wilalegre.com. You’ll also find them on the weekly markets in Lajares and Corralejo.
