Hurricane is a windsurfer only spot in Tarifa as kites are not permitted on the beach in front of the Hurricane Hotel. When the Levante easterly winds blow the water is flat and sheltered near the shore making it ideal for beginners and those wanting to improve their skills. When the Poniente wind blows this area has some of the Read more...

Matas Bay Windsurfing Matas Bay is located about 2kms north of the centre of Costa Calma, about a five minute drive away, and hence in easy reach from the resort hotels. The bay has a sandy beach about 400m long and is relatively uncrowded. The wind on this part of the island is very reliable and the windsurf spot here Read more...

Costa Calma Beach Costa Calma Beach is a sandy beach located in front of the resort hotels of Costa Calma. The spot offers a variety of windsurfing conditions, especially suitable for beginners in the morning and for intermediates and free ride sailors during the day. There is no kitesurfing allowed in the bay. See Matas Bay for kitesurfing near Costa Read more...

Sotavento Beach Windsurfing Sotavento Beach is a 1km long sandy beach and one of the world’s most iconic windsurfing locations. It is effectively a windsurfing resort, as not only does it possess excellent wind and water conditions, but the world’s largest windsurfing centre attached to two very well equipped hotels, the Hotel Melia Gorriones, and the Sol Beach House Melia. Read more...

Risco del Paso Windsurfing Risco Del Paso beach is location to the south of Sotavento Beach (approximately a 10 minute drive) from the hotels of Sotavento Beach. It offers more sheltered conditions, and also has its own lagoon for windsurfing beginners and training. Kitesurfers can also enjoy the wide sandy beaches for easy launch and there is plenty of space Read more...

El Cabezo Bay El Cabezo Bay is the next bay north of the harbour wall. It is where the best wave sailors in Tenerife are to be found, and every year in August the PWA windsurfing world cup comes to visit Cabezo for its excellent jumping and wave riding conditions. The spot works 200 days of the year, and is Read more...

Windsurfing & Kitesurfing at Valdevaqueros Beach Valdevaqueros is known to be the best sailing spot ion Tarifa and is the home of ION-Club and other centres. Tarifa stands on the exposed eastern cusp of an open bay of 11 kms of white sand. Located on a curved, sandy beach around 10 minutes west of Tarifa old town, Valdevaqueros Beach is Read more...

Los Lances Beach Los Lances Beach is located approximately 3 km north of the town of Tarifa between Rio Jara camping ground and Hotel Dos Mares. The 3 km long sandy beach is over 100 m wide providing plenty of room for rigging kites & windsurfers. The spot has a great restaurant/bar hang-out area which has sheltered seating and free Read more...

South Bay, El Medano South Bay (Playa Los Balos) is the main launch beach and this is where all the windsurfing centres are located. It is about a five minute walk from town. The prevailing north-east trade wind blows cross-onshore from the left. The undisturbed wind inside of the bay makes it ideal for landing and launching from the sandy Read more...

Glass Beach Windsurfing This is the  best summer spot in terms of wave riding. Glass Beach is located in the middle of the dunes of Corralejo, about 3 kms south of Flag Beach When it’s classic you will get up to 3 meter glassy waves allowing up to three turns.  It can also be a perfect spot for aerials. Several Read more...