INDEPENDENT KITER
Tarifa has over 300 windy days a year which makes it the wind capital of Europe. The wind varies from very strong to thermic and light. Check WIND & FORECASTS for all you need to know.
Rental
It’s possible to rent kite gear at many places in Tarifa so you don’t have to bring (all of) your own and always have the right size kite available. We also have a 135 twintip available for free (make sure to reserve). We recommend you to rent gear at the spot where you like to kite. The prices and quality are similar at the different stations and you can change gear when conditions change.
Wetsuit guide
In winter a good 4/3 or 5/4 is enough, no real need for boots, caps or gloves.
In summer a 3/2 full suit or shorty (2/2 or preferably more) is sufficient. Be aware, the water further out is cold, so even if it feels like you can kite in your bikini/shorts, in case something happens you’ll be hypothermic in no time. So only ‘tourists’ kite without wetsuit, just saying.
Spots
check for which spot when -> SPOTS & CAMS
Between mid June and mid September you are not allowed to kite in town (rest of the year you can kite anywhere, for spots with offshore levante check the spot guide). This period we kite mostly behind camping Rio Jara.
With offshore wind the ‘New Angels‘ or ‘Sea Rescue‘ pick you up you in case of emergency. Buy a rescue card before you go on the water and take it with you. You can buy them at all the kite shops.
You can also go kiting further at Valdevaqueros with offshore wind (the big dune is there to catch you with offshore wind) and with more thermic wind with onshore Poniente. In summer its very crowded so then we only go there in the rare occasion it’s the only place with wind.
KITE LESSONS
We work with KITE FUN already for 11 years. This is one of the best kite schools in Tarifa. They have best and nicest teachers to learn to kite and teach away from the busy spots. Be sure to book before you come to Tarifa because they are quickly fully booked!
You can ask for info or book lessons (beginner, advanced, strapless) directly or through us.
Lessons
- Group lesson: 1 kite per 2 persons (max 4 per group) 25 € per hour
- Closed group lesson: 1 kite, 2 persons and 1 instructor 30 € per hour
- Semi private: 2 persons, 2 kites, 1 instructor 40 € per hour
- Private: 1 person, 1 instructor 60 € per hour
