Why Come To Tarifa To Learn Kitesurfing

Posted by Vanessa Mathias on March 20th, 2021

Release that need for freedom and escape on a kitesurf holiday. Freeride, freestyle, big air, foil, wave, adapt your style according to the spot. Kitesurfing will give you unique sensations through trips and surprising encounters.

Are you hesitating between different kite destinations for your next kitesurf trip? You want to learn kitesurfing and make sure that you choose the right kitesurf spot and kite school? Find out more why Tarifa should be your next kitesurfing destination!

Tarifa an unspoiled destination

Tarifa, is a beautiful village in South of Spain, in front of Morocco. This part of the Spanish coast is sublime because it has remained wild and preserved from large constructions. This region is protected because it is the starting point for many migratory birds which leave for Africa before winter. This place is therefore unique in terms of its wealth both in terms of fauna and flora.

Tarifa is surrounded by natural parks and has the most beautiful beaches in Andalusia. Wide wild sandy beaches, still spared from resorts. The nature is omnipresent and you have a large playground of over 10 km for kitesurfing, what’s not to like?

Tarifa for its wind

Many people choose Tarifa to learn kitesurfing for its very good wind statistics. The European Wind Capital is a flagship destination for kitesurfing & windsurfing since many years, benefiting on average from 300 days of wind per year. Tarifa remains a kite destination accessible at all levels.

Tarifa for its safe kitesurf spots

The various spots in the region offer the opportunity to practice kitesurfing in many types of conditions. From flat offshore created by the Levante, to side onshore brought by the Poniente, you will ride with riders from all over the world! In Tarifa itself, you have 3 kitesurf spots: Los Lances Norte, Los Lances Sur and Valdevaqueros which are a few minutes from Tarifa village by car. No need to take a boat, all these kite spots allow launching from the beach.

In offshore wind the New Angels offers all the security you need with rescue boats in the water that intervene if necessary. The kite spots are really safe, no rocks and large beaches to launch your kite easily.

Learn kitesurfing with a qualified IKO kite school

The package includes 3 hours of kitesurfing lessons per day, 15 hours of kitesurf over the week. An intensive training allowing you to learn all the stages of kitesurfing to start making your first rides at the end of your stay or even to start transitions and jumps for the more resourceful. Freeride Tarifa favors semi-private lessons (2 people per instructor, each one with their kite) for a maximum of practice and better progression. You are also followed by radio headset which allows you to be corrected as you learn.

Having a good learning is also an undeniable asset. Some kite spots can be very attractive but the teaching is not always. Freeride Tarifa is recognized as an IKO Kite School (International Kiteboarding Organization) for its pedagogical teaching and it is also licensed in Spain by the FAV federation. You will learn kitesurfing with kite enthusiasts who will take the time to teach you all the basics to drive you to a savvy and autonomous rider.

Tarifa is also famous for its surfing vibes and relaxing atmospher. It's also the capital of adventure, so even if the wind is not on the spot there is many other nature sports activities to try (Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Horse Riding...) Freeride Tarifa will guide you during your stay and will help you to organise all the activities you want.