Beginners Windsurfing Holiday Tarifa

Trip Highlights

In Tarifa we partner with Club Mistral windsurfing. They offer 2 centres at 2 different spots on the main large bay area: Club Mistral center Hurricane: At the Club Mistral centre Hurricane, the water is flat to choppy in summer; biggish waves (2 meters) only occur from autumn to spring. There is a shorebreak only when the wind is onshore (poniente). At the Hurricane Hotel venue, the shore area is somewhat protected from the wind, but after that, surfing in the levante (side-offshore) is superb. Depending on the tide, there may be some rocks when you are launching and exiting. Club Mistral center Las Dunas: The most popular and best spot is the center Las Dunas in Valdevaqueros. The center is surrounded by a park, with the fabulous, wide sandy beach, which traces the gentle curve of the bay and extends as far as the dunes, in front of them. Depending on the wind force, the protected bay provides optimum instruction conditions for all skills levels. The shorebreak may be slightly stronger only in autumn, if the wind is onshore (poniente). Beginners' instruction depends on wind conditions and may not always be possible. Other spots: Tarifa does offer a variety of other spots all along this coast line if you have a car (which most people do). There are also some excellent wave spots such as Bologna and Canos da Mecca - please ask at the center for more details on this.

Price Details

Price

From: GBP800 per person (7 Nights)

Price Includes

• Flights
• Transfers
• Accommodation
• 10 hour beginner Course

Price Excludes

• Whale Watching. Day trip to Tangier. Travel Insurance

Departure Dates

All holidays are bespoke and can leave on any date (subject to availability). The price quoted above will vary dependent on departure date, hotel & selected course. Course and rental options include:

COURSES AND INSTRUCTION:-
6 / 10 HOUR STARTER COURSE - INCLUDING EQUIPMENT £130 / £160
6 HOURS INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED INSTRUCTION EXCLUDING EQUIPMENT £119
5 / 10 DAYS UNLIMITED PREMIUM £225 / £375

RENTAL (MISTRAL/NORTH SAILS)
1 WEEK £180
2 WEEKS £300

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE KIT INSURANCE THAT CAN NORMALLY BE ARRANGED LOCALLY AT APPROX 35 EURO

Itinerary

Club Mistral is one of our most highly respected partners. Nowhere else will you find such consistently high levels of service, professionalism and equipment! With 18 windsurfing, 11 kitesurfing and 5 surfboard riding centres worldwide, they are one of the leading companies in this industry. The staff are generally a colourful mix of personalities from diverse nationalities and cultures: “We create an optimum environment for our guests and attach importance to close co-operation with local organizations in a wide range of countries.” The success of Club Mistral is based on the collaboration of a knowledgeable and responsible team consisting of creative people with lots of imagination and an outstanding sense of humour.

Club Mistral has two bases in Tarifa. The centre at Valdevaqueros is right on the large sandy beach of Casa de Porro (Las Dunas) where the wind is often strongest. Launching is straightforward in both levante and poniente winds, and the protected bay provides optimum conditions for all skill levels. The shore break can be stronger in autumn if the wind is onshore. It is located at the Ranch Valdevaqueros and is stocked with the latest Mistral boards and North rigs. The centre closes from November to March but is opened if conditions are good and for kitesurfing lessons.

The other centre is at the Hurricane Hotel which is a couple of kilometres towards town. The water here is flat to choppy in summer, with biggish waves (2 metres) from autumn to spring. There is a shore break when the wind is onshore. The wind here is shadowed for the first 50 metres, but after that sailing in the levante is superb. Depending on the tide, there may be stones/rocks when launching and exiting. There are no rocks or reefs further out. The centre is open all year.

Other Info

Accommodation Details

Hurricane Hotel:-
The most popular hotel in Tarifa, the Hurricane Hotel is set in sub tropical gardens, right on the unspoilt beach of Valdevaqueros. The restaurant is famous for its high quality Mediterranean cuisine set in a Moorish ambience. They use herbs and salads from their own vegetable garden while meat and fresh fish is grilled on a charcoal-burning barbecue. In summer the candlelight-tables are set outside in the gardens overlooking the pool with spectacular views across the Straits of Gibraltar to Morocco. Built in the typical Moorish style of the area this place has a special magic so if you want to stay at the Hurricane between May and October then book several months ahead or you won't get in!

Tarifa Boutique:-
A new style of luxury accommodation based in the heart of the Old City of Tarifa

Hotel Dos Mares:-
The Dos Mares hotel is in our opinion the best hotel in Tarifa for those looking for a high standard of beach front accommodation with good hotel facilities. The hotel has a superb lively but pleasant atmosphere with excellent service.

Tarifa Surf House:-
Perfectly located right on the main windsurf and kitesurf spot, this is a great little property.

Casa Padre Felix:-
Clean, comfortable apartments right in the heart of Tarifa old town.

Punta Sur:-
Punta Sur is a really beautiful hotel and highest standard currently available in the area. Highly recommended for those looking for a bit more comfort.

Las Canas:-
The extremely spacious and well placed apartments offer the great combination of beach front accommodation with easy parking and walking distance to town. Great choice and very popular in high season so book early!