Tarifa Kitesurfing and Information

Tarifa, located on the most southern tip of mainland Spain, is one of the best spots in Europe to ensure yourself wind for kitesurfing. Not only can you get a kitesurfing course in Tarifa, but you can do many other activities.

20 years ago, Tarifa was a small fishing village that nearly nobody knew anything about.
Its place today as a windsurfing and kitesurfing Mecca started when the windsurfers found out just how often the wind blew here.
Tarifa is today one of the most visited places in Europe to learn or to practice kitesurfing/kiteboarding and windsurfing.
All summer long, the wind blows, either Poniente or Levante, and winter in Tarifa is so unlike winter in the rest of Europe.
Being so far south, the weather is warm, even in winter – and with sunshine days all year round.

It is very uncommon to have more than one day with clouds and/or rain.

Tarifa has over 300 sunshine days a YEAR!

Come and take a kitesurfing course with us, or come and enjoy the beaches and other activities that exist in Tarifa.

The most lazy activity you can do is probably “laying on the beach” or chilling out in a chiringuito on the beach, drinking a cold beverage and enjoying the sunshine, salt and sea, while watching the kite surfers jump around like jack rabbits.

Not a bad thing to do in Tarifa – but Tarifa also offers a wide range of choices, from kitesurfing courses, to horse riding, to mountain biking.You choose how much energy you want to use.

Tarifa KiteSurfing School - Girl on the beach

Kite Spots around Tarifa

There are many spots to kitesurf in Tarifa.

During the winter, you can kite anywhere on the beaches without restriction. This allows for some great down wind sessions – and the ability to take a kite lesson anywhere that is suited to the conditions on that day.

In the summer, the local council divides the beaches in “zones” for sun bathing, kite surfing, and kite surfing schools.
This ensures that even in the summer, when there can sometimes be hundreds of kites in the air, you can still be taught in areas designated for kitesurfing courses.

Other activities in and around Tarifa

Tarifa is not only for kitesurfing. Other activities include:
-          Diving
-          Horse Riding
-          Whale Watching
-          Wind Surfing
-          Surfing
-          Quad Rentals
-          Rock Climbing
-          Golf
-          Mountain Biking
-          And the list goes on…

Diving

Tarifa is also an Underwater Paradise.

Kite surfing and wind surfing may be the most common sports in Tarifa, but diving is also offered in Tarifa.

The waters in the straits are great for diving, though the currents should be watched.

There are several certified diving schools in Tarifa, who know the local conditions well.

Horse Riding

Horse riding around Tarifa is a wonderful experience.
You can ride right on the beach, or head into the mountains behind Tarifa – even following the old bandit trails.

There are many places that offer riding in Tarifa.

Whale Watching

The Strait of Gibraltar is one of the best places to see whales and dolphins.
There are several places in town that can take you out to see these wonders of the world – just a short boat trip from Tarifa.

Tarifa KiteSurfing School - Whale Watching

WindSurfing

Windsurfing has been done in Tarifa for a long time. The wind is great for both windsurfing and kite surfing. There are many places where you can windsurf – and also get taught windsurfing.

Surfing

When the Poniente comes, the waves get bigger, and when it changes back to levante, you can get some lovely tubes. There are even a couple of point breaks for those who know what they are doing. If you are just learning – the shore break can be fantastic to learn on.

Quad Rentals

There are a few places in Tarifa where you can rent quads, and even a guide who can show you around.

Rock Climbing

Tarifa is also known as a great place to rock climb. There are several places in Tarifa to climb, and some schools that can take you on rock climbing adventures.

Golf

Well, it wouldn’t be Spain if there weren’t the sunny green golf courses.

Mountain Biking

Several places rent mountain bikes, either with or without a guide.
Ride along the coast – or pump you legs up into the hills – the dirt tracks into the mountains have any difficulty level – from gentle long rides, to real challenging tracks – all in the wild hills of Tarifa – which are still unspoilt.

Tarifa KiteSurfing School - Mountain Biking