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NEW KITE FOILING IN TARIFA, SPAIN
Our kitesurf centre in Tarifa, on the southern coast of Spain, is now offering kite foil rental, private and semi-private lessons!
Tarifa Windsurf Centre Valdevaqueros Beach - Tarifa, Spain
The windsurfing centre in Tarifa, Spain is located on the Valdevaqueros beach. Situated approximately 10km west of Tarifa old town, Valdevaqueros beach offers a sandy beach with full service centre offering windsurfing, kitesurfing and stand up paddle boarding rental and instruction service for all levels with rescue service. With a luxury hotel a few minutes walk away plus onsite bar and restaurant. Tarifa is very busy in July and August but it is open most months of the year and offers a variety of conditions to enjoy, plus superb excursions and historic Tarifa town.
Open
From the middle of March to end of November.
Location
The centre is located on the beach in front of the Rancho Valdevaqueros Hotel. The sailing area has flat and choppy waters with waves during spring and autumn. The two main wind directions are Poniente (side on- shore from the right) and Levante (side off- shore from the left), providing heavy gusts. Semi dry wetsuits are recommended in spring/ autumn and convertibles and shortys are recommended in summer. The location is suitable for windsurf and kitesurf beginners and above.
Facilities
Situated next to the centre, is a beach bar offering lunch and beverages with highly recommended burgers. Enjoy a sundowner in the Tumbao bar with music in the summer mnths and chilled beach club atmosphere. The centre has a shop selling accessories include equipment. WiFi is available.
Services
Full rental and instruction service for all levels from beginner to advanced, with a wide choice of the latest Fanatic, Duotone and North equipment. Stand up paddle (SUP) boards are available to voucher clients at no extra charge on windless days. We recommend a semi-dry wetsuite in spring and autumn and a steamer or shorty in summerI. The centre have a limited supply of ION wetsuits, life vests and helmets available with rental and instruction packages but we recommend you bring your own if you have a specific size or requirement. Kitesurf instruction, rental and storage is available at the sister centre on Valdevaqueros beach but not at the Hurricane Centre. Private Storage: Limited space available for those with their own windsurf equipment at an additional charge. This is required to be booked in advance to guarantee availability.
Sports and Activities
Other activities available include Kitesurfing and stand up paddleboarding (SUP). SUP tuition is available on site from beginner to wave levels and there are also SUP excursions paddling along the coast from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean Sea. Windfoiling rental, private and semi private lessons are availablen to pre-book at discounted rates through Sportif.
Kit Range
Latest equipment from Fanatic, Duotone and North. Approx. 50 Boards, 80 Sails (3.0 m² - 7.3 m²). 2 x windsurf foil boards.
Kids and Junior Equipment: Available.
Rental
| WINDSURF RENTAL |
1 Week from | 2 Weeks from |
| Special Rate (Nov and Mar) |
£195 | £300 |
| Standard Rate (Apr and Oct) | £215 | £345 |
| Peak Rate (May to Sep) | £245 | £375 |
| Non Consecutive Days - Special Rate (Nov and Mar) | 4 out of 7 days £150 |
10 out of 14 days £245 |
| Non Consecutive Days - Standard Rate (Apr and Oct) | 4 out of 7 days £165 |
10 out of 14 days £280 |
| Special Rental Rate when booked with Starter & Refresher Course |
5 hours £50 |
10 hours £85 |
| Please Note: You may be required to pay a damage waiver fee, locally at the centre, or leave a credit card deposit against potential damage, before rental equipment can be taken.
Sportif recommend you take insurance to cover third party liability, as well as medical and general travel insurance, which is required as part of our terms and conditions of booking. However, your insurance may not provide cover for damage to equipment that is rented, so worth checking in advance of travel. |
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Discounts Available:
Double Usage: 2nd person receives 80% discount on rental rate
(ie only pays +20% on standard rental rate).
Combination of 2 Sports: 70% discount on rental on 2nd sport equipment
(ie pay only +30% on standard rental rate).
Rental & Instruction of 2 Sports: 10% discount on standard rental rate.
(rental kitesurfing & windsurfing, instruction - kitesurfing,
windsurfing, surfing, catamaran sailing).
Board Only, Rig or Kite Only: 30% discount with storage included*.
Pay only 70% of complete standard rental rate.
(*At centres offering storage - the storage for 1 board, 1
kite, or 1 rig included in the price, subject to availability.)
Family Specials: Windsurf Rental 1 adult + 1 child using same board
- child up to 16 years is Free of Charge
Kids & Youngsters: 50% discount on rental rates
(Valid for kids & youngsters up to 16 years.)
Tuition
Windsurfing Tuition: Beginner, Refresher, Kids, Advanced. Semi Private and Private.
| WINDSURF TRAINING | 2hrs from |
4hrs from |
6hrs from |
10hrs from |
| Starter & Refresher Training incl. equipment | - | £85 | £120 | £170 |
| Advanced Training* | £40 | - | - | - |
| Youngster Training including equipment (12-16yrs) |
- | £65 | £95 | £145 |
| Children's Training incl. equipment (6-11 yrs) maximum 4 children per group |
3 hrs from £65 |
5 hrs from £95 |
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| Semi Private / Private Training | Semi Private 1 hr from £40 |
Private 1 hr from £65 |
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*Advanced & Private & Semi Private training does not include equipment.
Fact File
Sailing Conditions
Suitability:
Beginners 
Intermediates 
Freestyle
Wave 
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Great Reasons to go to Tarifa, Spain |
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| Best Time: April-September. Launch: Sandy beach with some rocks exposed at times. Wind Direction: Generally summer 'Poniente' cross on-shore from right. Spring and autumn 'Levante' cross off-shore from left. Wind Type: Strong cyclonic winds. Shorebreak: Moderate - strong if Poniente/Sirocco blows. Water Conditions: At the Hurricane centre the wind chop conditions up to half mast high waves in spring/summer. Softer conditions at Valdevqueros. Suitability: Intermediate and above. Beginners more shelterd spot at Las Dunas on Valdevaqueros beach. |
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