THE BEST KITESURF SCHOOLS IN TARIFA
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TARIFA, THE CAPITAL OF KITESURFING
Tarifa is the destination that never fails on the kitesurf lovers' travel list. The most pro kiters come every year to do what they do best. In the sea of Tarifa there are athletes of all nationalities: Portuguese, German, French, American...
It comes as no surprise that many have already settled in this little paradise. The Tarifa coast offers spots that are difficult to find in other areas and enviable sea and wind conditions for this sport. Wild beaches, east or west wind... If you visit Valdevaqueros or Los Lances, look at the sky: it will look like confetti, with hundreds of kites painting the sky in colours. Everyone who comes here falls in love and joins this lifestyle. Throughout Tarifa you can breathe a surfer spirit that will captivate you: from its bars, parties, schools...
Have you ever tried kitesurfing? Now that summer is here, we encourage you to take a towel, a pair of swimsuits and travel to Tarifa. You will have a great time. Of course, if it is your first time you will have to put yourself in the hands of expert and qualified teachers. In addition to leaving you with all the necessary material, they will teach you the techniques to learn to kitesurf and, in the event of an accident, you will be in the best hands.
For this reason, we are going to make a list of the best kitesurfing schools in Tarifa:
1. LOCAL KITE SCHOOL PRICE
Kite Local School Tarifa not only offers kitesurfing lessons, but also surfing and windsurfing. If you want to embark on kitesurfing, they are the best option. Kite Local School is located on the beach of Los Lances. They will offer you the latest kitesurfing material, the most innovative teaching methods and they will be watching you at all times, with a rescue service in case of scare. There are courses adapted to all levels, from initiation to the most professional kitesurfing. If it is your first time on a board, there are 3 ideal courses for you: the group course, with 1 instructor for 4 students; the semi-private course, with 1 instructor for 2 students and the private course, in which you will have an instructor just for you. Obviously the latter is the fastest learning method, since it will focus exclusively on you and the training will be much more personalized. You will be able to choose between 5 instructors, all of whom have sports recognitions. Kitesurfing is learned quite quickly and after a few days practicing it you can then train independently. There are different stages in the learning process, each lasting 2 or 3 hours: initiation (2-3h), to learn the basics of kitesurfing, wind, safety…; first approach in water (5-6h), fly the kite, control it with one hand... and perfection in water (6-9h), to master the kite, know the rules of preference, maintain a good posture...
2. SUBCIELO KITESCHOOL RATE
Our second recommendation. A school designed exclusively for kiters. To learn well you have to do it from the best, and this is a clear example. Formed by a team that has lived in the sea for more than 15 years, there is not a day that they do not get on their board. They move like fish in water. But they do not stop there, in addition to mastering the sail and the wind, they are people with a gift for teaching, they make the classes very fun and when you realize it, the session will be over. Subcielo Kiteschool is the project of Manuel Beltrán, a man from Antequera who is passionate about the sea. He has been living in Tarifa for almost 20 years doing what he likes the most: teaching and practicing kitesurfing. The school is in Valdevaqueros, the most mythical beach in Tarifa for kitesurfing. There are personalized courses for all types, from children who want to try it for the first time to experts who are looking for how to best use a specific technique.
3. KTS SCHOOL FEE
25 years ago the Italian Daniel Olivieri came to Tarifa. Like his father, he had a passion for windsurfing and sea sports. A few years before the 2000s, when the kitesurfing boom would arrive, the first riders began to be seen with their kites. He tried it, fell in love and in 2002 he dared to set up his own school: Escuela KTS Tarifa. It is also located on the beach of Los Lances, a privileged spot for all kiters. Today, KTS is made up of 7 kitesurfing professionals, all of them certified by IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization) and RFEV (Royal Spanish Sailing Federation). Learning at KTS is synonymous with quality, an unbeatable environment and a unique experience.
4. RADIKITE RATE
Radikite Tarifa is an official school where they will give you courses in all modalities of kitesurfing: freestyle,
If you don't want to sign up for a class and are just looking to rent the equipment, Radikite offers that too. The facilities are located on the beach in Los Lances, in an unbeatable area, surrounded by beach bars, parking, changing rooms... It is a fabulous option and Los Lances is a beach luxury, the favorite spot of many riders. And it is not for less: 2 km of sand, 3 km from the center of Tarifa, in a 100% wild enclave. If the easterly wind is the case, you will be able to enjoy a left-hand wave of considerable size.
5. MAX KITESURFING SINCE 1998
With 24 years of experience, the school Max Kitesurf is a benchmark in the sector for its teaching style. You will learn from qualified instructors all the necessary techniques to master kitesurfing, with the most innovative methods and the newest material. You will not only learn techniques, you will also discover the most special spots in Tarifa and they will give you the tips and tricks that only a few privileged people know.
These are our 5 recommendations for kitesurfing schools in Tarifa. Whichever you choose, you will learn from the best professionals and you will fall in love with kitesurfing. What are you waiting for to discover Tarifa? Travel to paradise and jump into the water!
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- WHAT IS THE BEST PLACE IN SPAIN TO DO KITESURFING?
Tarifa is undoubtedly the capital of kitesurfing par excellence, both nationally and worldwide.
- WHY ARE THERE SO MANY KITERS IN TARIFA?
It is no coincidence that Tarifa is the mecca of kitesurfing. It offers the best conditions: very extensive beaches, ideal winds, countless schools, a “kitesurfer” environment…
- IN WHICH TARIFA BEACHES DO I KITESURF?
Tarifa has the best spots for kitesurfing: the mythical beach of Valdevaqueros, Los Lances, Palmones, Caños de Meca…
- IS THERE A KITESURFING SCHOOL IN VALDEVAQUEROS?
Of course! On Valdevaqueros beach you have the Subcielo Kiteschool Tarifa. Founded by Manuel Beltrán, his team has been at the foot of the canyon for more than 15 years offering the best kitesurfing classes.
- IS THERE A KITESURF SCHOOL IN LOS LANCES?
Yeah! You have 2 options: Kite Local School Tarifa, which offers not only kitesurfing lessons, but also surfing and windsurfing. There are courses for all kinds of levels and they will offer you the latest material, the most up-to-date teaching methods and, in the event of a scare in the water, you will be in good hands. And you can also at Radikite, where they will teach you all the modalities of kitesurfing: freestyle,
- WHAT IS THE NAME OF DANIEL OLIVIERI'S SCHOOL?
In 2002, the Italian Daniel Olivieri dared to set up his own school: Escuela KTS Tarifa . As of today, KTS is made up of 7 kitesurfing professionals, all of them certified by IKO or RFEV. On Los Lances beach, they offer quality, an unbeatable atmosphere and a unique experience.
