Playa de las Américas – surf spots

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A stretch of dark-sand coast and lava reefs where the whole of the south comes to surf. La Izquierda (Spanish Left) is a famous left-hander breaking over a lava shelf – for experienced surfers only, as the bottom is sharp. Beginners and surf schools head to El Conquistador, where the reef is covered with sand and pebbles. At sunset there's a lovely view of La Gomera from here.