Fornells Bay

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Location

Menorca
Spain
40° 2' 58.632" N, 4° 7' 39.576" E
ES
General info: 

The Fornells Bay is the best bay in menorca for windsurfing. At least for the beginners. The winds are not too rough and bay provides shelter from the bigger waves.

At the marker location, there is a windsurfing school called Wind Fornells. The waters around the surfing school are really good for learning surfing as they are shallow enough so students can stand in the water but deep enough so that surfing is possible.

If you are into windsurfing, this is the best place to start it in Menorca. This place is however not suitable for kitesurfing if that is your passion.

There are also SUP and sailing lessons and rentals available.

Getting there: 

Easiest by own/rental car. There is a parking lot next to the surfing school.

Costs: 

One teaching session is from about 60€ to 89€ depending how many lessons you will take and if you will book together with someone or alone.

The rental price of windsurf equipment is 53€ for two hours but discount is given if you take more hours/days.

Interesting places nearby

The Meije Glacier cable car opens the doors to a ski area which is not actually a ski area. This magical skiing landmark is one of the world's last true holy grails in which skiers can be free and truly live by their passion.

The Loge des Gardes ski resort in loacted in the so-called private://Montagne Bourbonnaiseprivate://, between Vichy, Roanne and Thiers.

A charming and typical village, situated on the left hand side of the Matterhorn Valley and surrounded by meadows and forests, La Magdeleine tells you a lot of things about mountain traditions.

With less than 600 year round residents, the resort of Isola 2000 is nestled at the gateway to the Mercantour National Park; only 4km from the Franco-Italian boarder (not open through the winter).

This mountain village is a winter holiday resort too. The beautiful skiing area is open to skiers of all categories and ages. There is an illuminated cross-country skiing trail and many popular stops for ski tour enthusiasts.

BASE: 5413ft
SUMMIT: 6561ft
VERTICAL DROP: 738ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 9
Gondolas: 2
Chairs: 8
Surface: 5