Kitesurf Lessons Tarifa
The Kitesurf spot in front of our ION CLUB Center at Valdevaqueros is for sure one of the most famous and well-known spots for kitesurfing around the world. During the season, we almost have a 100% wind guarantee, making kitesurfing lessons possible nearly every day. No matter if you´re a complete beginner, an intermediate rider or an expert looking to learn a special trick, Tarifa will be a perfect playground for you.
All our Kitesurfing lessons are given by certified instructors only and are offered in several different languages.
In order to help you find the appropriate course for your level, we split our ION CLUB Kite Tuition program into three main parts.
BEGINNER SECTION – for all of you who like to start Kitesurfing
INTERMEDIATE SECTION – for those who like to become independent Kitesurfers
ADVANCED SECTION – for the ones who like to learn a special maneuver, or a new discipline.
No matter which stage of your kitesurfing journey you might be, we guarantee that our instructors will be passionate about making you better!
Our offers
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Beginner
Kitesurf Discovery Course
Duration: 6 hours
Duration: 6 hours
Objectives
During this course, you will learn the very basics of kitesurfing
Objectives
During this course, you will learn the very basics of kitesurfing
Duration: 6 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Kite
- Bar
- Harness
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- Life Jacket
- Insurance
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Towel
Information
Having fun while learning the very basics up to your first water starts. These are the 3 steps to get there :
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Flying a kite on land: launching, landing and kite control
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Flying a kite in the water: body dragging, control and re-launching
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Getting up and riding on a board
You don’t need to be super-fit to kitesurf. And the kit is lightweight, so you don’t need lots of muscle strength either. But of course, a decent level of fitness will help you to progress faster.
Your instructor will be there to support you, coach you, and more importantly, keep you safe through the learning process.
We will provide a range of different DUOTONE KITEBOARDING kites, boards, bars suiting the wind conditions.
Usually, you will do 2 hours/day for the 6 hours course but if there are availability and wind conditions you might be able to squeeze in 2 sessions in a day. Please make sure you contact the center prior your arrival date to check the time of your lesson. Minimum of 24 hours before booking online.
Requirements
For all of you who never tried kitesurfing before
Kitesurf Progression Course
Duration: 6 hours
Duration: 6 hours
Objectives
Waterstart and riding in both directions
Objectives
Waterstart and riding in both directions
Duration: 6 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Kite
- Bar
- Harness
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- Life Jacket
- Insurance
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
Learn how to ride! – During this course you will learn how to do the Waterstart, ride Downwind, and control your speed!
- repeat a water - relaunch of the kite
- repeat quickly the theory of waterstart
- waterstart in both directions
- using the edge of the board
- you will get taught the rules of right of way in order to avoid accidents
- learn how to change riding direction by foot steering (edging)
- make transitions
- learn how to ride fast and stop speed by edging
- Get orientation on the water
- try to come back to the beach to the same point where you started.
Requirements
This course is for you if you already know how to control the kite, bodydrag without any problem and tried a first waterstart.
Kitesurf Discover / Progression Combo
Duration: 12 hours
Duration: 12 hours
Objectives
Riding in both directions
Objectives
Riding in both directions
Duration: 12 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Kite
- Bar
- Harness
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- Life Jacket
- Insurance
- Assistance from a rescue boat
- Certificate
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
For all of you who are serious about learning how to kitesurf.
This combination of 6 hours beginner course and 6 hours progression course will teach you all the necessary basics to safely ride in both directions.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Kitesurf Private Lessons
Objectives
You set the goal !
Objectives
You set the goal !
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Kite
- Bar
- Harness
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- Life Jacket
- Insurance
- Assistance from a rescue boat
- Certificate
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
Private beginner lessons will get you to improve a lot faster as you have the full attention of your kitesurf instructor.
For all the ones who need that extra guidance to feel reassured and confident while learning.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Intermediate
Kitesurf Refresher Course
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Objectives
Refresh your level
Objectives
Refresh your level
Duration: 2 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Kite
- Bar
- Harness
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- Life Jacket
- Insurance
- Certificate
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
You have done some Kitesurfing before but you are not sure of how much you remember?
During this 2 hours semi-private course, we will pick up on the things you still are able to do and make sure you feel safe and comfortable on the water.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Kitesurf Independant Course
Duration: 6 hours
Duration: 6 hours
Objectives
Become an independant and safe kitesurfer
Objectives
Become an independant and safe kitesurfer
Duration: 6 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Kite
- Bar
- Harness
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- Life Jacket
- Insurance
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
You have got you kite basics dialled in, but still struggle with going upwind and don't feel quite ready to go entirely on your own yet.
During this course, we will teach you on how to become an independent and safe kitesurfer.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Kitesurf Private Lessons
Objectives
You set the goal !
Objectives
You set the goal !
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Kite
- Bar
- Harness
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- Life Jacket
- Insurance
- Assistance from a rescue boat
- Certificate
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
You can freely choose the topic and the time of your lesson. You will have the undivided attention of your instructor during this time.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Advanced
Kitesurf Foil Training
Duration: 2-4 hours
Duration: 2-4 hours
Objectives
Learn how to fly with a Foil
Objectives
Learn how to fly with a Foil
Duration: 2-4 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Kite
- Bar
- Harness
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- Life Jacket
- Insurance
- Assistance from a rescue boat
- Certificate
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
Our specially trained instructors will help you to safely manage your first flights. The only risk will be that you get hooked and never want anything else after that lesson!
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Kitesurf Strapless Training
Duration: 2-4 hours
Duration: 2-4 hours
Objectives
Learn how to ride Strapless
Objectives
Learn how to ride Strapless
Duration: 2-4 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Kite
- Bar
- Harness
- Wetsuit
- Insurance
- Assistance from a rescue boat
- Certificate
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
During our strapless classes, the instructor will teach the differences between riding a Twintip board to riding a Strapless surfboard. Waterstarting, efficient riding and Jibing are the usual topics we teach during Kitesurf Strapless Training.
Requirements
You can swim comfortable in open sea
Kitesurf Trick Time Course
Duration: 2-4 hours
Duration: 2-4 hours
Objectives
Learn a new trick
Objectives
Learn a new trick
Duration: 2-4 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Kite
- Bar
- Harness
- Wetsuit
- Life Jacket
- Insurance
- Certificate
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
Once you are not struggling anymore with going upwind the doors are wide open to start with jumping or any other 'Move or Trick' kitesurfing has to offer.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Kitesurf Private Lessons
Objectives
You set the goal !
Objectives
You set the goal !
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Kite
- Bar
- Harness
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- Life Jacket
- Insurance
- Assistance from a rescue boat
- Certificate
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
You can freely choose the topic and the time of your lesson. You will have the undivided attention of your instructor during this time.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
course organisation and safety
We understand that besides professional tuition, the most important thing when it comes to learning to kitesurf is time to practice. This is why we organise all of our lessons in a way to maximize your time with the kite, without sacrificing your safety of course.
Here in ION CLUB Tarifa, you won’t find large group lessons where 4 students or more are sharing one kite between each other. Whenever the conditions allow it, our instructors will make sure you have your own kite to practice, train, and make mistakes in a safe and protected environment.
In order to provide you with instant feedback especially during our advanced lesson program, our instructors use Radio Headsets enabling them to communicate with you while riding.
Flexibility
We understand that choosing a kitesurf lesson package from home might be difficult. Don´t worry! No matter which package you choose, if during the lesson the instructor realizes that another package would be more suitable for you, you can always change that on site. You will never have to join a lesson, which actually doesn´t suit your expectations or level.
After every session your instructor will give you detailed feedback and recommendation on how to continue – no matter which course you initially booked. Your success and progress is all that matters to us!
A word about
ION CLUB Tarifa
Tarifa is located on the southernmost tip of the European continent, where the Strait of Gibraltar and the African coast are so close that they almost touch. Due to the jet effect of the Strait of Gibraltar, the winds get additional force and accelerate on the exit of the Strait, often reaching up to 30 knots and more on the good days.
Especially from April to November, Tarifa is blessed with an almost 100% wind guarantee. The combination of wind, beautiful landscapes, amazing infrastructure of shops, restaurants, bars, and an outstanding nightlife - make Tarifa one of the top locations for windsurfers and kitesurfers from all over the world.
Our Center in Tarifa is situated right on the most famous beach for windsurfing and kiting - Valdevaqueros. Besides Windsurf and Kitesurf rental, our international team of certified instructors offer a great variety of different lessons. People with own equipment can make use of our extensive storage facilities.
On the same property there is also the famous Tumbao beach bar and Valdevaqueros restaurant.
BEST PERIODS
April, May, June, July, August, September, October
WIND
During Summer time the dominating wind is Levante blowing from East (cross offshore from the left), in Autumn and Spring it is Poniente blowing from West (sideshore to cross onshore from the right).
WAVES
Choppy to flat water in Summer and some good swell can come in during Autumn and Winter season.
HOW TO GET TO TARIFA?
From Malaga to Tarifa
Leave the airport, taking the AP-7 motorway in the direction of Algeciras/ Cadiz will be the fastest route (approx cost is 15 euros). It shortens the trip considerably as compared with the national road, which takes approx. 35 minutes more.
From Jerez to Tarifa
Follow the A-381 in the direction of A-390 for about 24 km and take the exit 24 and leave A-381. Take the A-396 in the direction of N-340/E5 for about 22 km and then take left on the N-340/E5 (follow the signs saying "Tarifa/Algeciras") and keep driving for about 40 km. When you arrive in Tarifa, you will see the Valdevaqueros Camping on your left, turn right after the camping and you'll find the ION CLUB Tarifa on the beach, next to Tumbao bar.
From Algeciras
Continue in the direction of Cadiz on the N-340, passing through the village of Pelayo in the mountains ; after about 20 km, Tarifa can be seen ahead.
To get to the center, drive on past the town of Tarifa and after about 10 km the Hurricane Hotel center can be seen on the left. After a further 2 km, turn right at Valdevaqueros Camping and take a U turn to take the Valdevaqueros Entrance now on your right and continue on to the ION CLUB Valdevaqueros Center, which you will find on the beach next to Tumbao bar.
N-340, Km76, 11380 Tarifa, Cádiz, Spain
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The story of the ION CLUB tells of people who have turned their passion for windsurfing and kitesurfing into a profession. Since its founding in 1985, customer orientation, team spirit, innovation and professionalism have been the top priorities of our corporate philosophy.
The ION CLUB / Club Mistral has gained a lot of experience in the 30 years of its existence and has developed more and more into a company that focuses on communicating with guests and fulfilling their needs and wishes.
With 16 water sports schools worldwide, we are one of the leading companies in this field. ION CLUB has a network of international partners in different countries. We strive to be international and multicultural and express this through the selection of our employees, who currently come from 24 different countries.