Kitesurfing & Windsurfing
It is extremely rare for Tarifa to experience more than two days in a row without any wind. For this reason, the city is known among water sport enthusiasts as the capital of windsurfing. "Kite surfing" has also gained significant popularity in recent years, and both sports make up the majority of tourist influx to the region.
This is obvious with a quick glance up and down the main drag, Batalla del Salado. The street is lined with surf shops and kite schools offering deals to the eager tourist. Here's a list of the major kite surfing and windsurfing schools in the area. Almost all of the beginning lessons are done on the beach, as most companies will not allow a beginner to get in the water until at least the second day. All prices listed here are from the summer of 2002. Prices include equipment, lesson and sometimes a few other freebies depending on the school, and are of course subject to change.
Kite Tarifa School
C/ Amador de los Rios, 22, tel: 956 68 41 47 or 630 63 69 19
www.ktstarifa.com
- Half day introductory course: 90 euros
- Beginner's course: Two days or a total of 8-10 hours. 170 euros
- Intermediate course: Four days or a total of 16-18 hours. 250 euros
- Advanced course: Six days or a total of 24-26 hours. 380 euros
Sharkite Kite School
C/ Batalla del Salado, tel: 956 627 005
- Introductory course: Four hours. 100 euros
- Beginner course: Eight hours. 180 euros
- Intermediate course: Twelve hours. 270 euros
- Equipment renting: 72 euros/day
Kite Tarifa
C/ San Jose, 19, tel: 956 62 72 74
- Six hours of instruction: 180 euros
- Private instruction: 60 euros/hour
KiteSurfing Pro Center
Grupo Tingintera, Local 2-A, tel: 956 68 16 68
www.kitesurfingtarifa.com
- First day introduction: 100 euros
- Second day: 80 euros
- Third day: 80 euros
- Each additional day: 80 euros
Ventilador
C/ Jose Maria Pemun, 6; tel: 956 62 70 40
www.ventilador-tarifa.com
For more information on windsurfing in general, or to get updates on weather conditions visit www.windtarifa.com or www.tarifainfo.com.
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