Kite & Surf destinations worldwide » Tarifa http://kitesurfdestination.com Sports and Holidays by the Sea Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:44:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 Playa Chica http://kitesurfdestination.com/playa-chica/ http://kitesurfdestination.com/playa-chica/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:06:00 +0000 dovile http://kitesurfdestination.com/?p=50 Playa Chica is Tarifa’s local beach. The locals sunbathe here and are not so happy to have wind or kitesurfers whizzing close to them. It is also taken over by wave surfers when the conditions are right. The spot can be dangerous, crowded when sunny. Wind with Levante very flat water but off shore, with Poniente big waves and brakes on the rocks.

]]> http://kitesurfdestination.com/playa-chica/feed/ 0 Tarifa http://kitesurfdestination.com/tarifa/ http://kitesurfdestination.com/tarifa/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:48:34 +0000 dovile http://kitesurfdestination.com/?p=48 Tarifa, SpainTarifa is Europes capital of wind, is based at Hostal Banti, one of the most chilled places in whole Tarifa. Tarifa is the perfect spot not only to learn ang enjoy kitesurfing but also to hangout and have a good time. It´s the most south point of Spain and the european continent, just about 15 km from Africa and most important - there is wind almost every day! The andalusian way of life, Tapas, nice Bars and Restaurants and a colourful nightlife, no one doubts that Tarifa is one of the best destination for kitesurfing.

Tarifa, Spain
Tarifa has become known as ‘the Wind Capital’ for many reasons. It’s wind reliability probably tops them all. It is very difficult to have two consecutive non windy days, as the detailed comparative chart shows.

Not only strenght, the wind direction is also very important. Expert surfers will tell how much easier it is to get out and come back with side sure winds, beginners will appreciate how it will eventually push you back to the beach even if much caution and following simple safety rules is vital. The beach has its importance as well. Sandy beaches make the experience mush more relaxing, and for those radicals who look for rock beds to lift those swells. Waves are best during the equinoxes and in Canos de Meca with strong levante.

Just as windsurfing was a combination between sailing and surfing, kite surfing is a combination between power kite flying and surfing, the sport has completely exploded in Tarifa over the past 3 or 4 years. In good wind conditions, it isn’t unusual to count over 250 kites in the sea and on the beach an amazing sight.

It is easy to understand why this sport is so popular – it looks deceptively easy, the jumps and tricks look spectacular and it requires much less wind than windsurfing. The sport is open to everyone of all ages; you need to be in good health and relatively fit.

Accommodation in Tarifa: http://www.tarifa.net/site/html/accomodation/

Hotels:

  • PUNTA DEL SUR
  • HURRICANE HOTEL
  • DOS MARES
  • LA CODORNIZ
  • TRES MARES
  • DULCE NOMBRE
  • ARTE VIDA
  • LA TORRE
  • CORTIJO LAS PIÑAS

Campsites:

  • CAMPING TARIFA
  • CAMPING PALOMA
  • TORRE DE LA PEÑA II
  • RIO JARA
  • TORRE DE LA PEÑA
  • EL JARDIN DE LAS DUNAS

Apartments:

  • AGUILA DE ORO
  • DULCE NOMBRE
  • BUNGALOWS TANGANA
  • VILLA LEVANTE

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