Tarifa - Spain
Tarifa
DESTINATION
Wind all year round
Tarifa, a town in southern Spain, is a spectacular location. With over 300 windy days a year, it is Europe’s best destination for kitesurf and other water sports such as windsurfing or wingfoiling.
Tarifa’s strategic location, specifically in the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic, makes it an area characterised by the Levante and Poniente winds.
The beaches
Valdevaqueros and Los Lances
It is the constant, strong winds that have made Tarifa one of the world’s most famous destinations for the sport of kitesurf.
Its large, beautiful beaches, such as Valdevaqueros and Los Lances, are among the best spots for enjoying a complete experience of fun, energy and wind.
The Punta Paloma dune is a stunning sandy landscape created by the easterly wind.
Culture and the environment
An old town built for the wind
The narrow, white-washed streets of Tarifa’s old town are a legacy of the medieval and Islamic periods, designed to protect the town from the wind.
Sport, culture, gastronomy and leisure make Tarifa a perfect destination for a getaway and an unforgettable experience.
The southernmost point in Europe
Africa, 14 kilometres away
Also, Tarifa is surrounded by the Estrecho Nature Reserve, which is a coastal and marine area of great ecological, scenic and biogeographical importance.
From Tarifa, the southernmost point in Europe, you can see some spectacular views of Africa, as it is 14 kilometres away.
