TARIFA

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KITE OPTIONS?

Bring a 7 and a 9. But check the forecast as you could need a 5 or a 15m.

WHICH WETSUIT?

Shorty through the summer months, full neoprene in the winter. Spring and autumn a 3/2 and then throughout the winter a 4/3.

BEER

€3 or from €7 for a mojito.

TYPICAL DINNER

Tarifa is famous for its tapas and delicious fresh tuna. At around €3 per tapa it is great value and there is a huge choice of places to eat.

LATE NIGHT…

This is a party town, so you are spoilt for nightlife options. Bars are generally open until 2am, and for those who want to go till dawn, Café Del Mar on the outskirts of town is open until 5am.

THE LOWDOWN

Tarifa is known as the Kite Mecca of Europe, and for good reason. With its 10km stretch of kite-perfect beach and perfect winds, you can kite all day before heading to the vibrant old town for tapas, cocktails and fun after dark…

KITING SET UP

Tarifa’s main kiting area takes in Los Lances, Valdevaqueros and Punta Paloma. Along the whole stretch of 10km beach there are numerous kite schools and many ‘chirinquitos’ along the sands where you can pit stop and fill your belly with fine foods. Locations such as the ION center and Explora Watersports have prime positions on this kitesurfing hub and can get you up and riding if it is your first time, or have you working on your handlepasses if you are a bit more advanced…

The winds in Tarifa are either Poniente which is lighter and more consistent, or Levante which is a hotter wind that can be gusty and strong and see

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CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE SPORT

things get pretty nuclear. In high summer, the kiting is restricted from Los Lances to Valdavaqueros, and plenty of people means that the early birds (i.e. those who are up before midday!) will catch the most glorious and uncrowded part of the day. In winter, a lagoon appears during certain tides, increasing your range of kiteable spots, while out on the water, westerley swells can bring solid waves to Tarifa.

WHEN IS BEST TO GO?

The main season runs from mid-March through to November, but June to mid-September is the optimum time to hit Tarifa, with wind 90% of the time, and warm sunny weather. You can still have great conditions throughout the winter but it’s less consistent and the rescue boat services stops working from mid-November. June is the prime month: precrowds, thermic days with consistent winds, plenty of space and warm, warm weather.

NO WIND?

If there is no wind you can of course go party in Tarifa! It is also a great mountain bike area so hire bikes for the day and explore, go whale watching, SUP, ride horses, go shopping or relax and stretch with yoga. Alternatively head to the cable park in Marbella, or catch some winter waves when the swell is in.