7 Days Adventure and Kitesurf Camp Tarifa, Spain

Facilities

You will stay in a typical old family farmhouse renovated into a 2-star hotel, Hotel La Torre in Costa de la Luz. You can choose between various types of rooms, in order to always find the most suitable for your needs. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, private bathroom, flat screen TV, air conditioning and heating, large wardrobe and desk. You will also have a free computer at the disposal of the hotel guests in the reception area.

The hotel is located 10 minutes from the town of Tarifa in a historical place in front of the beach of Valdevaqueros. In the facilities of the hotel, you can find a mirador for birdwatching where you can also enjoy the view of the breathtaking sunsets and beaches. In large manicured gardens, you can find enough seats and lounge chairs to relax and sunbathe also on windy days. The hotel also has free private parking for all guests of the hotel.

Your daily itinerary includes one sports activity in the morning (kitesurf or discovery activity), followed by a lunch break to relax and recharge your batteries before starting your kitesurfing session in the afternoon.

Morning "Discovery Activity"

• Starting at 10:00 1-hour quad
• Starting at 11:00 1.5-hour yoga

Kitesurfing session

This package includes instructions for beginners or intermediate riders. Freeride Tarifa provides all the necessary gear for the practice. During your holidays, you will get a total of 18 hours of kite lessons with an instructor. The teaching program is developed according to IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization) standards. Freeride Tarifa has been teaching kitesurfing for over 10 years! To make sure you’re fit for the winds, the lesson plan is described below.

Step 1, kite control (about 5 hours)

• Wind theory
• Kite set-up
• Safety procedures
• Piloting

Step 2, body drag (about 2 hours)

• Relaunch from the water
• Self-rescue procedures
• Driving the kite in the water
• Controlling the power
• Upwind body drag

Step 3, waterstart (about 5 hours)

• Kite position
• Board position
• Body position
• Propulsion on the board
• Direction and balance

Step 4, progression

• Ride downwind
• Control your speed
• Control your direction
• How to go upwind
• Ride upwind
• How to turn
• Riding with one hand

Special notes:

Kitesurf:

• Only hours of kite made will be counted. In case of bad wind conditions and no possibility of practicing kitesurf lessons Freeride Tarifa will not charge the hours of the package that could not be done, the price will be re-adjusted in function.
• If the person does not attend the scheduled course, the hours will still be billed.
• The balance of kitesurfing lessons will be paid at the end of the training in cash.

This kite adventure camp will take place at Hotel La Torre in Costa de la Luz, halfway between Tarifa and the main kite spots. Furthermore, it is located between two natural parks, Parque Natural del Estrecho and Los Alcornocales Natural Park and across from the pristine beaches of fine sand of Valdevaqueros with stunning views of Africa.

Expect to see cows chilling, flocks of storks flying, and plenty of other interesting fauna and flora on land. With endless stretches of sandy beaches and plenty of nature areas, Tarifa is a hub for all sorts of watersports and the perfect place for nature lovers. Tarifa is a fortified village in the south of Spain. It’s located in the province of Cadiz, Andalusia. Tarifa is situated between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

Its unique location means you can enjoy a beautiful blend of Spanish and Arabic cultures as it is only 14 kilometers from the tip of Morocco and placed at the most southerly tip of continental Europe. It is one of the most scenic villages in Andalusia and is well regarded as a kitesurfers' paradise. There are four main spots to choose depending on the wind conditions, Los Lances Norte, Los Lances Sur, Valdevaqueros, and Los Caños de Meca.

When the wind condition is really powerful, the main spot is Palmones Beach in Algeciras. The temperature and the sunshine regarding the rest of Europe as well as his proximity to big international airports create Tarifa's best condition to spend holidays in. At just two hours from Malaga and Seville or 40 minutes from Gibraltar, it’s easy to reach this kitesurfing hotspot!

Nearby places

• Algéciras - 15 minutes
• Gibraltar International Airport (GIB) - 40 minutes
• Tarifa - 10 minutes
• The tip of Morocco, 14 kilometers
• Vejer De la Frontera - 25 minutes

Hotel La Torre always uses fresh products from the area, so some of their dishes on the menu can vary since they depend on season and market. During this stay, you will get daily breakfast. The hotel will also prepare a welcome Andalusian dinner to soak in the Spanish atmosphere of the city.

In the restaurant, you can enjoy a variety of traditional and international dishes for all tastes, always prepared with fresh produce from the area. Whenever possible, the hotel uses organic products, largely directly from their own garden, to ensure the highest quality for their customers. The breakfast is included on your stay with one Andalous dinner to make sure that you will remember your amazing holidays in Andalucia.

• Bar, restaurant, and supermarket visit
• Go to the gym
• Horse riding
• Mountain biking
• Pilates
• Sand yachting
• Sauna and massage
• Scuba diving
• Shopping
• Stretching
• Use the Jacuzzi
• Visit nearby villages
• Whale watching

• 1 Andalous dinner and daily breakfast
• 2 sessions of "Discovery Activity" (quad / yoga)
• 6 nights’ accommodation
• 18 hours of kitesurfing lessons
• IKO certified instructors
• Naish kitesurf equipment

• Airfare
• Airport transfers
• Daytime activities not included in the program
• Massages
• Private training
• Sportswear
• Transfer from Tarifa to the kite spots

Driving directions from Málaga Airport (AGP) or Gibraltar International Airport (GIB)

• From Malaga or Gibraltar, take the highway until Algéciras.
• Then, follow the direction to Tarifa - Cadiz.

Driving directions from Séville Airport (SVQ) or Jerez de la Frontera / Jerez Airport (XRY)

• From Seville or Jerez de la Frontera, take the highway in the direction of Cadiz.
• Before arriving in Cadiz, follow the highway (A48) in the direction of Algéciras.
• The highway ends in Vejer De la Frontera, then follow the direction to Algéciras - Tarifa

• A reservation requires a deposit of 40% of the total price.
• The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is cancelled up to 20 days before the arrival date.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.