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Tarifa, Spain

Kitesurf and Tarifa goes had in hand, Tarifa is one of the windest places in Europe so for Kitesurfing its fantastic! There are a number of kitesurf schools and why not the beach is vast and covers a wide range of conditions from flat lagoons to waves for the more advanced kitesurfer.

Throughout the winter, you can kite anywhere on the beaches without any restriction. which is great for down wind sessions – and the ability to take a kitesurf 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 lessons.

Tarifa has two prevailing winds, the Levante and the Poniente. The Levante is the big boy, it blows night and day and can last for weeks, because it blows from the land it is warmer and does not generally form waves, perfect for mastering that water start. The Poniente blows from the Atlantic, it is a clean, constant wind generally a little lighter than the levante and brings waves. Which is great for preparing you for conditions back home and boosting you confidence levels. Both winds blow year round with the levante being the dominant wind in the summer and the Poniente in the winter.

Has a great selection of kitesurfing shops to purchase the latest equipment including North and Naish stockists.

If you combine this with the fact that Tarifa is one of the most accessible kite spots in Europe, being served by the airports of Gibraltar, Malaga, Jerez or Seville and that prices for flights can be as low as 50€ in the winter you have the perfect year round kite surfing destination.

Hotels and places to stay

Tarifa has many types of accommodation ranging from beach front to town houses. Dependant on what you fancy will push your decision, town houses are great from easy access to the town center and cafe and bars while beach front is perfect as you can walk to the beach with your kitesurfing kit. Generally hotels can be an easier option if you require food but if you have a family a spot directly on the beach can be easier to get the kids food and also allows you to creep out for a sunset session without dragging the whole family along.

Our conclusion

Being part of Europe makes this place easy to travel to either by car from the UK or using cheap flights. The wind blows almost all year and their are many bars, cafes and restuarants to suit everyone. Water conditions are good with easy access and a large beach.

7/10