Although you may never have wondered about it, we\u2019re going to tell you why sailing in the south of Fuerteventura is so comfortable and safe.<\/p>\n\n
There\u2019s a \u2018trick\u2019 to sailing around the south of Fuerteventura that not everyone knows about. Sometimes, whilst the wind is blowing strongly and the sea is choppy in the north of the island, here at the Morro Jable<\/a> quay the water is as smooth as glass. It\u2019s neither coincidence nor luck; it\u2019s pure geology and what we sailors around Jand\u00eda call the \u2018island effect\u2019.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n The Jand\u00eda Peninsula <\/strong> acts as a colossal shield. Its peaks, with Pico de la Zarza<\/strong> reaching a height of 807 metres, act as a physical barrier that slows down the prevailing north-easterly trade winds<\/sup> This ancient massif, which 15 million years ago was a separate island, creates a \u2018shadow\u2019 zone on the leeward coast. <\/sup><\/p>\n\n For us, this terrain is our greatest asset: it ensures a smooth ride, ideal for those prone to seasickness, and makes our bays the perfect haven where mother dolphins come to rest with their calves.<\/sup> Sailing here means choosing the most sheltered spot on the Atlantic, where the mountains embrace the sea, so that your only concern is enjoying the breeze.<\/p>\n\n Fancy joining us on a boat trip? Experience the south of Fuerteventura from the sea with our boat trips. <\/p>\n\n