The coolest sport from Tarifa? Without doubt Kite surfing. Tarifa is one of the world's best spots for both wind- and kitesurfing. The 2 winds - the Levante and the Poniente - in combination with the geographical position of Tarifa makes it that there is nearly always wind to kitesurf.

Our personal recommendation:

Mistral has 2 kite and windsurfing centers in Tarifa. Club Mistral centre at the Valdevaqueros Hotel is a suitable spot for windsurfing beginners and intermediates, and Mistral offers first-rate instruction and rental options to kitesurfers, who have their own dedicated area separate from the windsurfers' zone.

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Kite surfing Tarifa can be dangerous especially if you are a freshmen to the sport. Don't make the mistake of just renting or buying your equipment and think that kitesurfing is a DIYS sport. As with all watersports safety comes first and we do emphasis on taking lessons first. This makes sure you know how to set up your gear the right way, how to control your kite and which rules to follow once being on the water.

There are many kiteschools in Tarifa giving an initiation course which normally takes 2 afternoons - in total 8 hours. Choose one from the official kite schools recommendation list to make sure you choose a safe and insured school. Compare them before choosing one.

A lot of Tarifa's infrastructure is adapted to this sport. 15 % of Tarifa's beaches is dedicated Kite and windsurf area.

Kite Surfing Tarifa - Compare kite schools in Tarifa

There are many, many kite schools in Tarifa. As with everything there are good ones and less good ones. It is especially important that you choose a school which is officialy registered . They are insured - and so you are insured - and have their kite school in town and a place on the beach. They use the latest equipment - for example kites with a security bar. Make sure to pre-book your course with the official schools as they have limited spaces and are highly in demand.

Compare kite schools

There are many, many kite schools in Tarifa. As with everything there are good ones and less good ones. It is especially important that you choose a school which is officialy registered . They are insured - and so you are insured - and have their kite school in town and a place on the beach. They use the latest equipment - for example kites with a security bar and some even use helmets through which they can communicate with you. Make sure to pre-book your course with the official schools as they have limited spaces and are highly in demand.

Unofficial kiteschools - or there are even people who teach just on their own - are not able to get an insurance and if anything goes wrong you end up paying for it.

The official kite schools Tarifa list recommends kite schools based on the experience of the instructors, the way the instructors explain all the basics, the materials they use and the insurance.

Kite Surfing Tarifa - Why you should take lessons

Safety

Kiteboarding is an extreme sport that can be fun and safe if you take the right precautions and use the equipment correctly. Learn how to kiteboard using the latest safety gear, procedures and techniques.

Equipment Education

There are so many types of kites and boards available today for different conditions and riding styles. Kite school is a great place to learn about the multitude of equipment available and what equipment is best suited to you and your skill level.

Save Money
You will save more money by taking a lesson than you would trying to learn on your own. Why trash your new equipment when you can take lessons using the school's kites, boards, and accessories?

Always chose IKO certificated schools.

They are working by an instructional program certified by the International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO) taught by IKO qualified instructors.
The goal of IKO is that all students are able to kiteboard safely and autonomously. The IKO program is sectioned into different skill levels that can be achieved by students during their learning process.

Our personal recommendation:

Mistral has 2 kite and windsurfing centers in Tarifa. Club Mistral centre at the Valdevaqueros Hotel is a suitable spot for windsurfing beginners and intermediates, and Mistral offers first-rate instruction and rental options to kitesurfers, who have their own dedicated area separate from the windsurfers' zone.

compare kite schools
Check out the list of recommended oficial Kite school Tarifa
Kite courses description
IKO levels