Estrenamos año nuevo y con ello vienen nuevos propósitos, como aprender a surfear o bien como viajar a nuevos destinos de surf por descubrir, como Lanzarote. 

Si has surfeado anteriormente ya sabrás que las Islas Canarias son sin duda un paraíso surfista. En alguna ocasión hemos hablado del surf en Fuerteventura, de sus olas y de la riqueza de la isla. 

En esta ocasión me gustaría hablaros de un destino que estoy deseando conocer: Lanzarote. 

Como ya sabéis a la hora de conocer un destino surfero siempre me gusta hacerlo de la mano de profesionales, sobre todo si es la primera vez que visito un lugar. 

Para mi lo mejor es realizar al menos una semana o unos días haciendo un surf camp en Canarias o en el destino que elija para sumergirme de lleno en las olas del lugar de la mano de locales.

En el caso de Lanzarote recomiendo hacerlo de la mano de SurfCanarias. 

Surf en Lanzarote: Playa de Famara

Tanto si quieres aprender a surfear como si quieres progresar con tu surf, sin duda Famara es el mejor spot que puedes encontrar en la isla de Lanzarote. 

Una playa de arena en una isla rocosa, con surf constante, un regalo para surfers de todos los niveles y sobre todo una playa perfecta tanto para aprender como para mejorar tu surf. 

Dada su orografía la hace una playa perfecta para aprender a surfear, ya que sus olas son constantes y largas por el centro de la misma. 

Si por el contrario eres todo un pro y lo que quieres es disfrutar de olas más rápidas donde poder maniobrar, los extremos de Famara son perfectos para tu, ya que el fondo más rocoso crean olas más huecas y rápidas donde disfrutar sobre la tabla.

Uno de los puntos positivos de este spot es el buen rollo y la buena convivencia de surfistas novatos con otros más experimentados. También destaca por su belleza y su distintivo color de arena volcánica. 

Surf Canarias: La escuela de surf de Lanzarote

Como recomendación para conocer mejor esta playa y esta isla os presento la escuela de surf y surfcamp “Surf Canarias”. 

Esta escuela lleva 25 años dando servicio a tanto nuevos como experimentados surfistas, y lo mejor de todo es que se encuentra a 100 metros de la playa. 

Por supuesto son una opción perfecta para realizar un curso de surf en Lanzarote y aprender de mano de profesionales. Así como alojarte en sus instalaciones en caso de que seas un surfer experimentado y prefieras ir por libre, o realizar otras actividades complementarias como yoga, kayak u otras actividades recreativas. 

Es por ello que además de sus surfcamps para adultos o niños tienen viajes dedicados para empresas o grupos. 

Aprender a surfear en Famara

Si estás buscando opciones para dar tus primeros pasos en el surf o bien para mejorar los conocimientos medios que ya puedes tener, lo mejor es seguir un curso de surf. 

La escuela SurfCanarias ofrece varios formatos según el tiempo disponible que tengas (aunque por experiencia te recomiendo quedarte al menos una semana). 

Los días se dividen en 2,5h de clases de surf por las mañanas dejando las tardes libres para realizar otras actividades como yoga, voley playa, turismo o simplemente recorrer este increíble paraíso. 

Cuando ir a surfear a Famara

Canarias es sin duda un destino de surf para ir todo el año. Según tu nivel podrás esperar unas condiciones u otras en el agua, pero lo que si es seguro que en Lanzarote encontrarás buenas condiciones todo el año, sea cual sea tu nivel de surf. 

A título personal te recomiendo ir fuera de la temporada estival, simplemente porque es una gozada disfrutar del sol y de las cálidas temperaturas sabiendo que en el resto de la península el resto de tus colegas van con abrigo y botas  

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2020 was a year like no other in living memory, and even the sesh-sanctuary of Ibiza wasn’t immune from the massive repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic. Last year was the first time since the inception of the clubbing scene on the Balearic island that the Ibiza superclubs were unable to open.

Which is exactly why 2021 has the potential to be massive.

Vaccines, increased rapid-testing and the nature of the virus could prove to be a turning point, giving hope that the end (of the pandemic) is nigh, filling us with the confidence of a man telling the bouncer he’s sober after his third pinger has just kicked in.

It’s been way too long since our last night bouncing through the clubs of Ibiza chewing our faces off trying to slurp that last drop of liquid out of a €12 bottle of water, which may sound a touch nightmarish for those who’ve never been lucky enough to visit one of these down and dirty discotheques – but we just can’t wait to get back.

From DJs and club owners to Insta-influencers and regular Joes like you and me, there are plenty of people itching for a glorious return to the party mecca. And with vaccines rolling out in countries across the world, there’s a distinct possibility that we could see this happening in a few months’ time. Only time will tell, but until then, let’s see how things could be shaping up this summer.

Who is already confirmed?

Whilst it isn’t 100% verified whether superclubs will reopen in 2021, that doesn’t mean promoters haven’t been busy building some killer lineups for what could be the biggest summer Ibiza has seen in decades. There’s some fresh faces floating around, as well as some old heads who’ve been on the scene for donkey’s years, and the chance to see some of these guys has got our heart pumping nearly as fast as those dodgy pills you used to get from the fella out the back of the men’s bogs in Privilege… nearly. 

Here’s a taste of who we can look forward to seeing this summer:

DAVID GUETTA

It feels like this guy has been around since we were in diapers, and while he may have spent a good few years in the early 2010’s acting like a right twat, you can’t take away from the fact that he is an incredibly talented DJ. If you can excuse the ridiculous title of his Hï Ibiza residency (F*** ME I’M FAMOUS!) you’ll be in for a treat, with Guetta going back-to-back with some of the world’s biggest and brightest DJ’s every Friday night.

 

FISHER

FISHER completely blew up onto the world stage a couple years ago with his summer banger “Losing It” after making a name for himself in Australia as an ex-WQS surfer and blogger. Now a household name across the globe, things have only been on the up and up since then, following up his unforgettable Coachella set with performances at Tomorrowland and Lollapalooza, not to mention a Grammy nomination under his belt. In 2021, Fish has got himself an Ibiza residency at Hï Ibiza – definitely one to keep an eye on.

 

JAMIE JONES

Jamie Jones is a man of many talents, a DJ, producer, label boss at Hot Creations and curator of legendary global party night Paradise. Formerly of the DC10 parish, Paradise is moving across to Amnesia in 2021, after being hosted in cities across the world from Miami to Moscow. A pillar of the Ibiza party scene, we can’t wait to see what Jones has to offer at his new home in 2021. 

 

HOW MIGHT IT WORK?

Whilst we’d sniff a line of baking powder off Wayne Linekar’s big toe to get back to the way things were in Ibiza, it’s gonna be awhile before things go back to normal. We are, after all, still in the midst of a pandemic, and people’s safety has got to be the key priority.

That being said, venues and club owners are working hard to ensure the safety of punters in a number of ways. The most prominent of these looks to be similar to the track and trace app that has been rolled out in several countries, including the UK, Australia and NZ, but with a more stringent criteria.

According to DJ Mag, a new app called Liberty Pass could be used as a sort of golden ticket to allow entry into clubs in Ibiza in 2021. As per DJ Mag, “the app collects official information from collaborating medical centres about antigen tests, PCR tests and vaccines” to then give you a QR code, following negative results. The QR code will last for 72 hours for PCR tests, or for the valid length of the vaccine, if you’ve already been administered one.

This would be on top of precautions that are already in place, such as regular use of hand sanitiser and facemasks, and while nothing has been confirmed, this could be the way forward as a solution for the Ibiza season in 2021.

What if the clubbing season isn’t on?

It might surprise you, but there’s actually more to Ibiza than getting cooked as a crumpet until you get kicked out of a club. It is, would you believe it, actually fucking beautiful – why do you think all these hedonistic miscreants turned up to the island in the 70’s in the first place?

THE BEACHES

One of the luxuries of Ibiza being a relatively small island is that you’re never more than an hour away from the beach. These can range from resort beaches, fronted by promenades filled with hotels and tourist traps, to hidden coves and rugged cliffs that can be a little harder to find, but that host only a fraction of the seaside audience – we know where we’d rather be.

THE HIPPY MARKETS

After an influx of free-spirits and hippie types in the 70’s, Ibiza became a hot-spot for counter-culture idealists, and that spirit still lives on today on the eastern stretches of the island, where hippy markets can be found strewn across the coast. Whilst most sell trinkets, tokens, jewellery and clothes, the east coast of the island is no stranger to a good shin-dig either, and you’ll find the beers and food to be a fraction of the price.

ISLAND HOPPING

Ibiza is one of four islands in the Balearics, with Mallorca, Menorca and Formentera rounding out the quartet. Mallorca is the biggest of the four, and is worth a gander for anyone with an appetite for architecture, where you can find the other Gaudi cathedral. Otherwise, a 20 minute ferry to the smallest of the islands, Formentera is definitely worth an outing for anyone wanting to slow things down, or needing a place to come down, after a couple of mad nights in Ibiza.

Should I book flights yet?

It’s a risky one, as not all airlines are being quite as flexible as your mates at Stoke Travel, and it can be a right pain in the arse trying to chase up a refund for a flight that never took off. Nevertheless, at the time of writing, in early January, flights to Ibiza from the UK are dirt cheap. Last we checked, April 2021 flights to Ibiza are as low as £21 from London Stansted, so could indeed be worth the punt if you’ve got your eye on an early Ibiza holiday.

Where to stay

Stoke Travel have been running Ibiza weekenders for over a decade now, and in 2021 we’ve decided to amp things up a little. We’ll be running Ibiza weekenders once a month from April till September for the entire Ibiza season, with three nights accommodation in San Antoni, private pool parties, free club entry, free boat party tickets and discounted drinks deals.

All of our packages can be reserved with risk-free €1 deposits so you can take advantage of our early bird prices, starting at €199 for the entire weekend. Check out our Ibiza Weekenders page here to find out more.

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Oktoberfest is happening this year! And we’re offering you ONE NIGHT FREE! Just book an “Oktoberfest Weekender” or an “Ultimate Oktoberfest Adventure” and use the promo code STOKETOBERFEST2022 at the last booking step to get the deal*.

Gimme one night FREE!

Munich Lord Mayor, Dieter Reiter stated at a press conference on April 29th that Oktoberfest would be held from the 17th of September to the 3rd of October 2022, “without conditions and without restrictions”.

He went on the state that “the cancellation of Oktoberfest 2022 is not possible”, and that, “ultimately, it’s up to everyone to decide for themselves anyway whether and how much they want to celebrate at the Volksfest (Oktoberfest).”

Oktoberfest chief, Clems Baumgärtner added, “All Wiesn fans are happy today. I personally am also very happy. The decision gives perspective. For the people and for the economy. I believe that we will experience a mega Wiesn (Oktoerbfest) 2022. Because we are already experiencing at the Spring Festival (Springfest) how great people’s desire to celebrate is.”

See the official press release, here

Which means that after two years of cancellations, Oktoberfest will be back on for the first time since 2019

Which means that it will be the biggest, best, wildest and most beer-filled Oktoberfest in living memory. It also means that it will definitely sell out. So make your plans now (and make them with Stoke)

Stoke Travel, the biggest host of Oktoberfest revellers in Munich – each year showing some 8000 or so people every year the best time of their lives – has always held faith in the Oktoberfest and Munich authorities’ ability to put on an event in 2022. In fact, we’ve already received a record number of bookings, for this time of year.

This is because many beer lovers were left disappointed by the cancellation of not just the 2020 & 2021 Oktoberfest, but festival travel in general. There are a lot of travellers around Europe and the world who have missed out on a year of partying and meeting new people, and who are looking for any way to celebrate the end the pandemic.

Oktoberfest, with its delicious Bavarian beer, table dancing, and international crowd of party people, is the perfect opportunity for the world to have fun once again. We are certain that the event in 2022 will sell out, and do recommend that everybody interested reserve their spots now with a deposit*.

Stoke offers solo and twin share camping, teepees for up to eight people, and glamping options, all with mattresses and bedding included. All of our packages include a cooked bottomless brunch daily – with mimosas – as well as our infamous Stoketoberfest campsite carnival with international bands, DJs, performers and fellow travellers from all over the world, as well as our completely open and unlimited beer and sangria bar for an extra €10 a day.

*PLUS all of our trips come with a full money-back guarantee if you can’t attend due to a positive COVID diagnosis (but we’re sure that won’t be the case – we’re leaving all of that behind us!)

For everything you need to know about Oktoberfest and Stoketoberfest, CLICK THIS LINK AND head over here.

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Oktoberfest 2021 is ON! Reserve your spot now with a risk-free €1 deposit, no more to pay until you are sure you’ll be able to travel. Click here to check it out, or read on to find out more. 

In news that will satisfy festival enthusiasts, beer lovers and hedonists of all stripes, in an exclusive interview with Munich radio station, 95.5 Charivari, Oktoberfest boss Clemens Baumgärtner has stated that “We assume that there will be an Oktoberfest this year.”
Acknowledging that preparations for Oktoberfest are a year-round undertaking, and expressing faith in vaccines, treatment options, dropping case numbers in Munich, and rapid testing options, Baumgärtner is so confident that Oktoberfest 2021 will go ahead that he has ok’d the commencement of the annual public poster competition, and pre-preparation measures are currently underway.

The interview is here, but it is in German.

He also says that he is against any idea of an “Oktoberfest light”, instead opting for measures that will prevent potentially infected revellers from attending, like required proof of a negative test, or vaccination, at the event’s gates.

He did add that a final decision would be made at the beginning of June, but remained confident that the event would be as big, beer-filled and boisterous as ever.

Stoke Travel, the biggest host of Oktoberfest revellers in Munich, showing some 8000 people every year the best time of their lives, has always held faith in the Oktoberfest and Munich authorities’ ability to put on an event, coupled with the concerted German, European, and global efforts to put the worst of this pandemic behind us as always.

We have already received a larger-than-usual response to our 2021 event, after many Stokies were left disappointed by the cancellation of not just the 2020 Oktoberfest, but 2020 festival travel in general. There are a lot of travellers out there now, with pent-up FOMO who are absolutely desperate for a way to cut loose, have a good time, and forget about the year that was likely the worst one many of us have experience.

Oktoberfest, with its almost bottomless Bavarian beer, table dancing, and international crowd of party people, will offer the perfect opportunity for the world to let its hair down once again. We are certain that the event in 2021 will sell out, and do recommend that everybody interested reserve their spots now with a €1 deposit*.

Stoke offers solo and twin share camping, teepees for up to eight people, and glamping options, all with mattresses and bedding included. All of our packages include a cooked bottomless brunch daily – with mimosas, our infamous Stoketoberfest campsite carnival with live music, DJs, performers and fellow travellers from all over the world, as well as our completely open and unlimited beer and sangria bar for an extra €10 a day.

This is the kind of good news that we need to get us through the next few weeks of 2021, until we start to see an improvement in the COVID situation, but we are confident that once the winter begins to disappear we will be able to confidently plan trips for spring, summer and especially OKTOBERFEST 2021!

* We cannot, and will not, charge you any more than €1. When it is clear that you will be able to travel we will request from you a regular deposit, and if your travel plans change due to COVID you will receive either a full discount, or 120% in credit.

For everything you need to know about Oktoberfest and Stoketoberfest, head over here.

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