For a whole week, kites will soar into the sky above Corralejo on Fuerteventura, around the dunes and the Grandes Playas. The festival is being held for the 39th time, is open to visitors of all ages and has no admission charge. On Thursday, there will also be kite shows on La Concha beach in El Cotillo.
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The Festival Internacional de Cometas attracts kite flyers from all over the world to the Grandes Playas de Fuerteventura near Corralejo. According to the organisers, the programme is yet to be announced. As well as flying kites on the beach, a special day of kite shows is planned for Thursday at La Concha beach in El Cotillo.
There will be hands-on activities for children and families on Saturday and Sunday. In the children's workshop, participants will build their own kites. It begins on Saturday at 10:00, 11:30, 13:00 and 15:30, and on Sunday at 10:00, 11:30 and 15:30. A workshop on flying giant kites starts at 10:00 on both days.
Environmental and craft workshops will take place in a marquee. On both days, a session on birds is scheduled for 10:30, flower and windmill crafting for 13:00, and a game about sea turtles for 15:00. Registration for the workshops is via the festival website. There will also be a quick-drawing competition as part of the festival.
