Description of the kitesurfing spots in Tarifa
Description of the beaches to practice kiteboarding in Tarifa! 330 days a year of wind..
In the following, we give you a detailled description of all the kitesurf spots in Tarifa. Regulations of use of the beach, services, zones to avoid etc. And some advice on the best conditions to enjoy kitesurfing to the fullest.
Balneario
Balneario - Kitesurf Spot Tarifa
The first Beach of Tarifa for Kitesurfing is Balneario, here you will find a description of the spot and all the amenities.
Location: This is the fisrt beach just next to la Isla de la Paloma, which separates Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. It is situated in the center of Tarifa just 200 meters away from the harbor.
Services: 2 bars, 2 parking lots, public showers (available 8-10 months a year)
Beach: Fine sand and no stones, the seabed is sand as well
Use of the beach: Kitesurfing is prohibited from 15th June until 15th September, permitted rest of the year
With Poniente: About 40% of the days. Side-on-shore. Normally choppy and small waves of 1 meter, with an average swell of about 2 meters, with storm we may have 4 or 5 meter waves but this happens only couple of times a year . Constant wind.
With Levante: Approximately 50% of the days. Side-off-shore.…
La Jaima
La Jaima - Kitesurf Spot Tarifa
The second beach in tarifa for Kitesurfing is La Jaima, campo da football, here you will find a description of the spot and all the amenities.
Location: Direct access from Tarifa town to beach, less than 2km away from the port.
Services: 1 bar, 1 parking, private showers and kite pump air compressor provided by the beach bar.
Beach: Fine sand, no stones. The seabed is also fine sand.
Use of the beach: Kitesurfing is prohibited between 15th June and 15th September, permitted during the rest of the year.
With Poniente: Approximately 40% of the days. Side-on-shore. Usually medium and small choppy waves less than 1m, with medium swell waves around 1.5 / 2 meters, with storm 3 / 4 meter waves (this only happens a few times a year). Constant wind.
With Levante: Approximately 50% of the days. Side-off-shore. Normally completely flat sea and no swell with all wind intensities,…
Rio Jara / Lagoon
Rio Jara / Lagoon - Kitesurf Spot Tarifa
The third Beach in Tarifa for kitesurfing is Laguna or Rio Jara, here you will find a description of the spot and all the amenities.
Location: Carretera Nacional 340 highway at 82km. It's possible to arrive from La Jaima or Los Lances by foot.
Services: 1 parking and a bar about 500m away (open only during the summer)
Beach: The beach is fine sand without stones, seabed is sand as well. Lagoon has a mix of sand and mud.
Use of the beach: From 15th of June to 15th of September kitesurfing is not permitted, rest of the year permitted only in the water. In the Lagoon practicing kitesurfing is prohibbed all year, there are controls on behalf of the authorities.
With Poniente: Approximately 40% of the days. Side-on-shore. Usually medium and small choppy waves less than 1m, with medium swell waves around 1.5 / 2 meters, with storm 3 / 4 meter waves (this only happens a few…
Los Lances
Los Lances - Kitesurf Spot Tarifa
The fourth Beach in Tarifa for kitesurfing is Los Lances, here you will find a description of the spot and all the amenities.
Location: Beach stretches from Río Jara to Arte Vida
Services: 2 public carparks at a walking distance from the beach, 5 bars (some open all year round, some 8 months of the year), private showers, air compressor pumps for your kites provided by the majority of the bars. Rescue boat during the high season.
Beach: Fine, white sand with small stones in areas. The majority of the seabed is pure sand, with stones mixed in further north up Los Lances beach.
Use of the beach: Kitesurf is permitted all year round. Between 15 June - 15 September kitezones are set out along the beach. The majority of the beach is dedicated to kitesurf but there is also a zone for windsurfers and a small zone for swimmers. The zones are not particularly clearly marked, but you should nevertheless try to keep to your…
Valdevaqueros
Valdevaqueros - Kitesurf Spot Tarifa
The fifth Beach in Tarifa for kitesurfing is Valdevaqueros, here you will find a description of the spot and all the amenities.
Location: Carretera Nacional 340 al km 76
Services: 1 carpark just a walk from the beach, 4 bars, showers and air compressor pumps in the majority of bars.
Use of the beach: Kitesurf is permitted all year round. Between 15 June - 15 September kitezones are set out along the beach. The majority of the beach is dedicated to kitesurf but there is also a zone for windsurfers and a small zone dedicated to swimmers. The zones are not particularly clearly marked, but you should nevertheless keep out of the Windsurf zone to avoid accidents.
With Poniente: Approx 40% of time. Side-on-shore. A little bit choppy, with average swell/waves around 1-2 metres beach break. This wind is very constant.
With Levante: 50% of the time. Side-shore…
Punta Paloma
Punta Paloma - Kitesurf Spot Tarifa
The sixth Beach in Tarifa for kitesurfing is Punta Paloma, here you will find a description of the spot and all the amenities.
Location: Carretera Nacional 340 al km 74
Services: 1 carpark just a walk from the beach (public/private : in summer you tend to need to pay for parking), 4 bars, showers and air compressor pumps in the majority of bars.
Beach use: Kitesurf is permitted all year round. Between 15 June - 15 September, kitezones are implemented along the beach. The majority is dedicated to kitesurf, there is a zone for windsurfers and a small zone dedicated to swimmers. It must be said that the zones are not particularly clear, but you should nevertheless try to avoid the other zones in order to avoid any dangerous accident.
With Poniente: Approx 40% of time. Side-on-shore. A little bit choppy, with average swell/waves around 1-2 metres beach break. This wind is very constant.
With Levante:…