La Franqui

La Franqui is the French Mediterranean's wind sports capital—a beach that works far better for kitesurfing and windsurfing than traditional wave riding. When rare winter Tramontane wind storms generate local fetch in the Gulf of Lion, short-period waves occasionally become rideable. The Catalan cultural influence, proximity to Spain, and stunning backdrop of the Pyrenees make it an intriguing location, even if consistent surf is more dream than reality.