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Life post covid in Spain - 15.07.2021

Spain was one of the most affected countries in the beginning of the pandemic. Summer 2021 is different, cases dropped significantly especially in south Spain. Masks are no longer obligatory but social distancing is a must do.

Curfew along with other restrictions were canceled in the beginning of May. Life in Spain is slowly going back to normal. Pubs restaurants and nightclubs are open until 3 am and even later in the upcoming weeks. All kind of activities can be practiced , but outdoor activities are more recommended . Dreaming of an exceptional holiday? Come to Tarifa and enjoy sunny weather and crystal clear beaches. Practice a new activity like Surf or Kitesurf and ride waves of south of Spain.

Our Surf-Kitesurf school is one of the oldest in Tarifa. Experts in making people happy and masters in making the best experiences.

What are you waiting for ? Come join us at Dragon Tarifa Surf and Kitesurf. We'll be excited to make your first time an unforgettable memory.

New Surf house in Tarifa - 23.03.2021

Finally, the New Surf house in Tarifa is open! It has 2 floors. On the first floor, we find a kitchen with big living room, 1 small room where can sleep 2 people and an extra toilet. The living room is connected with a big terrace with views of garden and bbq place. On the first floor, we find 3 rooms for rent, 1 of them with a private bathroom, where can sleep 3 people. The other 2 rooms are sharing 1 bathroom and there can sleep 2 people in each. The kitchen is fully equipped (fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, oven) and all house is with furniture.

The kite house is 5 min driving from the kite beach and 5 min from Tarifa. If you like to walk, there is a nice walk till Tarifa along the beach just 5 min walking from here.

We hope that you love animals, because there is a small zoo here :-) 1 dog, 3 cats, 1 duck, 1 chicken, some fish and frogs :-) We are living on the other side of the garden, so we are ready to help if you need something.

Possibility to rent the whole house or separate rooms.
Prices valid till 30th June 2021:
The whole house, 295eur/night

Separete rooms:
Master bedroom, 90eur/night/room
Levante room, 60eur/night/room
Poniente room, 60eur/night/room

Enjoy your stay in Tarifa in our surf house and with kitesurfing lesson with us today, bookings +34 660 882 710.

Who wants to fly - 11.03.2021

 Kitesurfing Tarifa

Who wants to fly ? Start your kitesurfing lesson in Tarifa with us today, +34 660 882 710. You will enjoy your holiday in Tarifa with the sun, the beach and the ocean :-)

Surf lesson in November - 16.11.2020

It is November, but in Tarifa is it still summer time! Beautiful days like this one...sun, perfect waves for to learn to surf, warm...and a loooooots of fun :-) What else you can wish for your surf holiday in Tarifa? So if you like to be lockdown in Tarifa, let us know :-) +34 660882710

Beauty of Andalusia - 27.08.2020

Betis is a small village near Punta Paloma beach. You should definitely visit it, when you are on holyday in Tarifa. You get amazing views to the Punta Paloma bay, to the huge sand dune, and also you will see typicaly Andalusia´s nature. Cows, wild horses, donkeys, goats...and the kids will love it!!!

Kite water relaunch - 07.08.2020

Kite relaunch from the water. Skill without which you can´t go into the water. Every kite beginner and also advance rider should master how to bring the kite back up in the air. When you learn new tricks, jumps or switch riding, the kite sometimes falls in the water. Kite relaunch is a manoeuvre, how to bring it back to fly. How to water relaunch a kite is easy to learn and you will learn it during your kitesurf lesson in Tarifa.

But for beginners, it can be tricky. Here are the most important steps to kite water relaunch safely:
1. Let go the bar to release all the tension from the lines. The kite will go with the wind direction.
2. Pull in the steering line on the side of the bar, which is connected to the kite closer to the edge of the wind window. This will create constant tension on one side of the bar, which brings the kite in movement.
3. Wait, the kite will slowly start to move to the side of the wind window and will go up to launch position, because of the tension on one side of the bar. If you do it too fast, it will go up in the power zone and you can fly a little bit :-) Or it falls back down and you have to start all the procedure again.
4. As the kite will get in the start position, start to ease off the tension of the steering line. If you do it too fast, the kite will fall backwards again. Do it gently, so the kite doesn't drug you too much downwind, which brings you away from your kiteboard. But no problem, if you know to bodydrag upwind :-)

For the practice of water relaunch, contact us +34 660 882 710.

Punta Paloma beach - 22.06.2020

Punta Paloma beach, near Tarifa, is famous for the swimming zone (no kitesurfing in summer time), for its sand dune (its huge!!!!) and transparent water. On the weekends it is not so easy to park, but during week it is ok. If you visit Tarifa, you have to see Punta Paloma beach :-)

To book a kite or surf lesson, contact us +34 660 882 710.

Tarifa beaches 2020 - 12.05.2020

Tarifa in April and May 2020

Feel like you need sun and relax after long lockdown ? Tarifa near Cadiz is good vacation spot. Sun, beach, amazing food, waves or wind, what else you can wish for your holidays?

To book a kite or surf lesson, contact us +34 660 882 710.

Sun, beach, wind and waves - 19.02.2020

Tarifa in winter time

Feel like you need sun and relax? Tarifa is the perfect place. And you get also wind!

To book a kite or surf lesson, contact us +34 660 882 710.

Kitesurf for kids - 27.12.2019

Children love kitesurfing

Wind, beach, ocean, sun…these are all fun for kids.

Dragon Tarifa kitesurf school has all the kite equipment needed to teach kids kitesurfing. To introduce children to kitesurfing, kite flying is the safe and fun way. After they master the basic kite flying skills, they continue with body dragging and water start.

We start from age of 8 years old. The child should be able to swim and to follow the instructions from the teacher. It will help a lot, if one of the parents can take the first day of the lesson as well, to understand the wind, the landing, launching and all-important information about kitesurf.

To book a kids kite lesson, contact us +34 660 882 710.

Tarifa in October - 09.10.2019

Kitesurf in Tarifa in October

This is Tarifa in October!!! Sun, wind, beautifull nature, what more you wish to have on your kite holiday :-) Let us know, if you like to book kite lesson, +34 660 882 710.

Surf season - 23.09.2019

Surf season is back in Tarifa!

The best month to visit Tarifa for to surf is from September till April. The famous surf spots are beach Balneario, which is near the harbour of Tarifa, Hotel Arte Vida, about 5km from Tarifa direction Cadiz or beach Punta Paloma, which is a beautiful beach just 8 km from Tarifa and where you can visit the huge sand dune and in the same time to enjoy the views to Africa over the Gibraltar straight.
Dragon surf school Tarifa offers surf lesson for all levels, for adults and kids. Book your lesson here: +34 660 882 710 or per email.

Kitesurf Tarifa - 31.07.2019

Getting started in kitesurfing for beginners

How long does it take to learn kitesurf?

Kiteboarding, compared to other wind and water sports, is easy to learn. Once you understand how the kite is flying, the first step of kitesurfing is mastered. The next step is body drag, where you let the kite pulls you in different directions of the wind. You need also to know to body drag upwind, which you will need later, to get your board when you lose it. The next step of learning kitesurfing is the water start, which can be difficult for somebody. But in average of 3-5 days you manage the basic kite skills and then starts the fun. If you know to wakeboard and snowboard, it will help a lot in the learning process of getting on the kite board. Its almost the same movement. People with board skills are riding in 2 days!

How much does it cost to get into kiteboarding
First investment in kitesurfing should be a kite lesson. It can cost from 240-500eur, it depends if you take private lesson, semiprivate lesson or if you prefer to learn in a group lesson. The fastest and most effective way of learning is in private lesson, one to one.
To buy new kite equipment, you can get started by investing from 1000 euros to 2000 euros, depending on the brand like North kiteboarding, Duotone, Cabrinha and also on the quality and newness of the kite gear. The kitesurf gear includes kite, bar, board, harness, life jacket, wetsuit and if you will kitesurf in cold conditions, also booties, gloves and hood.
Maybe is worth to start at the beginning with second-hand kite material and get the latest kite first when you learn to jump and some tricks.

What is the best and easiest kite for beginners to learn to kitesurf
To start with kitesurfing, you should get a bow kite. They are stable in the air, have good depower, large wind range, easy to relaunch when your kite falls in the water and what is the most important, to have a safety system or quick release which is very easy to use.

Can kitesurfing be dangerous
Yes, if you learn it on your own. For to start with kitesurf is essential to have a beginner lesson. Professional instructor will get you up and riding as soon as possible and, he will furnish you with safety know-how, which you definitely need in this adrenaline sport. Without this knowledge, you are a danger not just to yourself but also to everyone else on the beach and water.

What kit do you need for kite lesson
Dragon Tarifa kite school provides the kit you need for to start with kitesurf. We have all sizes of kites, from 3 meters to 18m2. So, you never stay on the beach watching... We also provide different sizes of kite boards and safety equipment – harness, life-vest, wetsuit and helmet. Our kite equipment is adapted to go out to teach in all wind conditions for Tarifa so far it is safe. Sun protection is important too, in summertime we use 50! Choose waterproof sun-cream. For the first day of the lesson it is good to have sunglasses. You look up the whole time to your kite and it is easier if you protect your eyes.

How to body drag - 28.05.2019

Knowing how to body drag is one of the skill that every kiters should have. As an advanced rider or as a beginner, it is your best way to retrieve your board or to get over the waves. It will give you all the confidence you need to try new tricks, as you will know how to retrieve your board back. Using a leash, between you and the board is not recommended, as the board can hurt you while falling.

When learning body dragging, you will also develop a excellent kite control which can help you stay calm in case you’re without your board in the deeep water. 

Your instructor will normally teach you this skill on your second day of your kite lesson, once you have some knowledge about the wind, the wind window, the safety system and a good kite control. He will first start by showing you the right body position as well as the kite postion, on the beach following by some exercice. Once you’re doing it right, you will go in the water. He will then show you how to body drag downwind and then how to body drag upwind.

It takes practice, but trust your instructor, it’s worth it!

Launch the kite - 07.05.2019

To launch a kite seems to be very easy, but lots of people doesn’t know how to do it properly. And its fundamental! The safest way to start the kite is with an assistant or somebody who can help to hold the kite.

During a kite lesson, you will learn all these necessary kitesurf skills safely. Once, you understand all about kite control, wind window and wind, it will be easy for you to launch the kite in a safe way.
The mostly kite accidents happen by launching the kite in a wrong way, on the beach and in strong wind conditions. So, don’t do it alone at the beginning, till you get all the knowledge needed. If the assistant is no kite surfer, you must explain to him before, what you are expecting him to do and that he needs to wait your signal, to let go the kite to fly.

The common mistake while launching a kite is not being in the right position. Mostly the beginner kitesurfer is too much upwind or downwind. So the kite get overpowered or you get flappy sail. By the first option you can fly away in the moment when the assistant let go your kite and in the second option the kite will fall down and in the worst-case flip over and fly out of control…

Here the steps to do successful launching:

1. Ask your assistant to hold the kite in position.
2. Take the bar and walk until the kite is in the 6 o´clock position or the edge of the wind window. Your back is to the wind and you are facing downwind.
3. With your back to the wind, stretch your arm to the side, 90 degrees to the wind, towards the kite. The kite must be aligned with your hand. If not, you must move upwind or downwind.
4. Best is to be slightly downwind of the kite during you making you ready, so you have less tension in the lines. When you get ready, walk into the wind until the kite fills with the wind.
5. Take care not to tension up too much the lines which cause the assistant holding the kite to be pushed, what can be dangerous.
6. When you want the assistant to let go the kite, show him the signal, thumb up. Now, you are ready to go! Have a fun :-)

KITE job offer for season 2019 - 22.04.2019

Dragon kite school in Tarifa need kite instructors!

Dragon Tarifa kitesurf school is searching for staff for 2019 season (from May till end of October/half of November) - Kitesurf instructors with license and experience. Need to speak perfectly minimum 2 languages, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian. For more details contact us please info@dragontarifa.com or +34 660 882 710. 

Dragon Tarifa, notre école de kite-surf cherche des instructeurs pour la saison 2019 (de Mai à fin Octobre/Novembre).  Licence et expérience demandé. 2 langues minimum: français, anglais, espagnol, , italien, russe. Pour plus de détails contactez-nous s'il vous plaît :  info@dragontarifa.com ou +34 660882710.

Surfing for kids - 13.04.2019

It is never to early to start with surfing :-) Noah is 2 years old and he loves it!!! First contact with the water is very important for kids. Now, when ever he is on the sea, he asks for his wetsuit and surfboard...

If you like to book surf lesson for kids, let us know. Dragon Tarifa  surf school will bring you fast and safely on the surfboard!  Book your lesson: +34 660 882 710, email: info@dragontarifa.com

History of Kitesurfing - 02.04.2019

As you all probably thought, we love kitesurfing. But to whom do we owe this adrenalin water sport? Who had the idea to use a kite to to enhance speed and gravity for the surfer? Let's have a look at the history of this fantastic sport we are all so enthusiastic about.

Well the first attempts to move with a kite on the water or to land were made as early as 1800 when people tried to escape the hated horse tax. At that time, it was George Pocock who used elevated size kites to propel ships on the water and carts on land with a four-line steering system - the same system used today.
Almost hundred years later Samuel Cody developed "Kite Lifting". He crossed the English Channel in a small collapsible canvas boat powered by a kite.
In 1977 the Dutchman Gijsbertus Adrianus Panhuise received the first patent on KiteSurfing. Although this patent did not arouse commercial interest, Gijsbertus Adrianus Panhuise could be considered the inventor of kitesurfing.
This patent relates in particular to a water sport with a floating board of a surfboard type in which a pilot standing on it is pulled by a windbreaker of a parachute type attached to his harness on a trapezoidal belt.

Another important name in the history of kitesurfing is Legaignoux. The two French brothers Bruno and Dominique Bruno Legaignoux developed kites for kitesurfing in the late 1970s and early 1980s and patented an inflatable kite design which was used by companies to develop their own products. The story of Kitesurfing continued by a few other people who further developed kitesurfing with improved equipment and techniques.

At the end of 1998, kitesurfing became an extreme sport, distributed and taught by a handful of shops and schools worldwide. The first competition took place on Maui in September 1998 and was won by Flash Austin.
Kitesurfing became mainstream in 1999 with the entry of the major windsurfing manufacturers Robby Naish and Neil Pryde. Single direction boards from the windsurf and surf design became the dominant form of the kiteboard which later developed to twind tip kitesurfboard.

If you like to get first touch with kitesurfing, let us know. Dragon Tarifa kiteschool will teach you safely and fast! Book your lesson: +34 660 882 710, email: info@dragontarifa.com

Why to visit Tarifa - 09.03.2019

Apart from the great opportunities to kitesurf Tarifa offers you a lot more that makes it worth a visit. The reputation as one of Europe’s top surfing destinations gives Tarifa a chilled, bohemian vibe which differs from other cities in Andalusia. This style is reflected in all areas of the city from the relaxed beach bars to the old city with its beautiful narrow streets and typical Andalusian white houses and courtyards with bright blue doors and window frames. You can have great Tapas and good wine in one of the charming restaurants and Tapas Bars.
Tarifa also offers good opportunities for shopping and compared to other small cities in Spain, Tarifa has several organic shops where you can get all the healthy food you need.
But of course there are also the beautiful Tarifas beaches! Tarifa is situated directly to the sea where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea. With an amazing view to Africa which is only 14 km across the sea, you can walk along or just be lazy at the beautiful long white beaches like Balneario, Playa de Los Lances or Playa de Valdevaqueros, whit its unique huge sand dunes.
Besides all the colorful Kites you might be lucky to see Dolphins or even whales like Sperm Whales and Killer whales.
And if you’re tired of surfing or the beach, you could have a hike at one of the two natural parks close to Tarifa. At the Parque Natural del Estrecho and the Parque Natural Alcornocales, you can hike on the beautiful trails all year round and have some fantastic views of the sea and the mountainous landscape of Morocco.
Another fact which makes Tarifa unique is that it occupies the southernmost point of Europe and is just a short ferry ride (35 minutes) away from the Moroccan city Tanger.

Why to surf - 09.02.2019

Reason why to learn surfing in Tarifa

1. Surfing is so much fun

There is a reason why surfing is becoming more and more popular every year and it's a very simple one: surfing is a whole lot of fun!
Learning surf can sometimes be difficult at the beginning, but at the end nothing can be compared to the amazing, happy feeling of catching a wave, enjoying the ocean, beautiful beaches and the sun, all at the same time.

2. Surfing is a wonderful body exercise

One great reason to try surfing is that while doing it you exercise nearly every part of your body. While enjoying your surf session you might not even realize it but surfing does not only exercise your lungs and your heart but as well helps to build up your strength and your muscles.

3. Surfing is a great possibility to spend quality times with friends and family

Learning to surf together with loved ones can bring you closer to them and have a fantastic bonding experience while on vacation. To be able to relax and enjoy every part of your first surfing experience together make sure to choose an experience surf teacher and beginner-friendly beach, especially if you will learn surfing with children.

4. Surfing gives you a good sense of personal accomplishment

The very first surfing attempts can be hard, the waves can seem overwhelming and your chances to catch a wave nearly impossible.
But you can definitely make it, stand up on your surfboard and have an amazing, incomparable sense of personal achievement. You'll see that your attempts and determination will definitely pay off!

5. Surfing: an activity that leaves nature the way it is

Another great thing about surfing is that all you need is you, your gear and waves. No one needs to build infrastructure, cut tres, make noise and disturb the peace of nature to be able to enjoy surfing at a great beach. Just go to a beach and start surfing!

6. Surfing is a perfect way to an unforgettable active vacation

Being active in nature will offer you so much fun and so many great memories! Surfing is a wonderful manner to explore new places, be active and have an amazing surf vacation at the same time.

7. Through surfing you will learn so much more than just surfing

With a good surf instructor you will of course learn how to stand up on the board and how to catch waves. But you will also learn so much about the ocean, its waves, types of surf breaks, its tides as well as the environmental challenges the oceans have to face.

8. Surfing is a great exercise for the mind

Although you can surf with others, at the end surfing is an individual sport and it's just you, your surfboard and the wave. This can have a very meditating and therapeutical effect. Also surfing is a great way to expand your horizon and confort zone as well as to conquer your fears.

9. You will travel to so many great places in the world

Going surfing is not only the sport itself but so much more. You will explore the most beautiful and amazing beaches in the world, get to know new countries and people, experience completely new things and in this way collect a ton of great memories!

So, what are you waiting for? Call or whatsapp us to +34 660 882 710.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Dragon Tarifa kitesurf team - 27.12.2018

We wish you lots of fun, laughter, adventure, that you never get bored, that every day bring something special and that you find, in this busy world, the time for your hobbies and things you love to do...
And of course, if you like to start with kitesurfing or surfing, let us know :-) +34 660 882 710

Wind directions - 15.10.2018

Learn all about the wind in kitesurfing

This and much more you will learn during your kitesurf lesson. It will be fun!!!! Dont wait, the weather is still amazing, nice wind, sun and not so crowdy like in summer time! Book your kite lesson: +34 660 882 710 (also whatsapp)

Body position in kitesurfing - 12.09.2018

You are already riding, but still need to improve your body position, learn to curve, to slow down, to ride upwind...so the advanced kite lesson is for you.  Contact us for to book your lesson +34 660 882 710.

Learn to kite in Tarifa - 12.09.2018

Dragon Tarifa kite school has more than 10 years of experience in teaching kitesurfing. You can be sure, our guys bring you safely and fast on the board! It will be fun, adventure but also little bit of fighting, dominating the kite can be sometimes challanging :-) But till now everybody master it :-) September till November are nice month to learn, good weather, sun, good wind and not so crowdy as in summer time in Tarifa. Contact us for to book your lesson +34 660 882 710.

Ready for vacations - 28.06.2018

Finally, it’s vacation time…but isn’t this kind of overwhelming? Suddenly no stress, no work…not just waiting for the weekend! So where to start?! How to plan the vacation you deserve to be able to relax?

Read this guide!

1.   Choose the Right Destination

The natural first step in planning a trip is figuring out where to go. A good choice is always where not everybody goes. There are always some spots which are very popular for tourists. Look for some secret towns, when you decide to which country you want to go. And these places are normally even cheaper.

2.    Book your flights and stay

To book these two things can be so relieving because there is no way back anymore! The vacations are becoming true!

3.    Plan the perfect activities

If your budget allows it, don’t just lie on the beach. Of course, this can be very relaxing, but discovering a new place too. It gives you so much more to remember.

4.    Get offline

Personally, this is one of the most satisfying thing about going away. Turn your phone off and just enjoy yourself. You worked enough lately, so take time just for yourself, let the work behind and live it up.

Sounds simple right? Then do it! Vacations are meant to be enjoyed!

San Juan in Tarifa - 25.06.2018

San Juan is the welcome to summer as it is a tradition in many maritime towns in Spain. This way they announce the arrival of the heat and the beach season.

In Tarifa, the night of San Juan is celebrated on June 23, lighting bonfires on almost all the beaches. Here it is called the burning of "Los Juanillos".

At the beach there are locals and visitors burning in bonfires puppets representing the local life and rag characters typical of the province of Cádiz for good luck over the coming months. The main figure burns at Playa Chica.

The beaches are changed in a festive atmosphere. Everyone gathers around the bonfires and they celebrate their own party also with barbecues.

Children and adults are playing in the sea, music is heard everywhere and laughs of happy people.

Special Offer - 15.06.2018

Take our offer and become a Kiter!

If you are interested, you can call us:  (+34) 660 882 710

Events in Tarifa for Summer 2018 - 13.06.2018

Are you thinking about what to do in Tarifa when you're done kitesurfing for the day?

During summer we have a lot of great events in town, for different tastes and ages!

For sure you'll find the right one for you!

Health and care by the sea - 11.06.2018

Did you ever think about the effects of the sea on your health? It can be the best medicine for the organism.

We thought about five reasons why we should spend more time at the sea

1. The sea is good for the soul

It all starts with the sound of the sea which brings you an endless feeling of well-being. Walking barefeet on the sand, having a walk for hours and getting lost by your own thoughts, forgetting all the stress from home. Entering the water and feeling the movement of the waves on your body…out of the sudden you can feel so peaceful and relaxed.

2. Frees the respiratory tracts  

Most of us live in cities where the air is polluted by all the cars and the dirt. Next to the sea a deep breath feels so relieving because the air feels so clean and pure. Small particles of jodine and salt help to open the respiratory tracts and out f the sudden you can feel so much more alive.

3. Cures the skin

The water of the sea hasanti-inflammatory effects on our skin. People who have skin problems profit a lot form the saltwater because the skin cures faster. Saltwater eliminates dead flakes, which makes it so smooth and pure. Let’s not forget about the beautiful teint it also gives us. But don’t fotget the sun protection! For the hair it it unfortunatelly the opposite. That’s why its important to wash the salty water out of the hair after a swim.

4. Strengthens up the immun system

Nex to the sea the body is surrounded by strong effects of the sun, wind and water which activate the circulation. Therefore, people barely get sick. Also the mucpus membrane get stronger by more resistant against infections.

5. Relieves the joints

The salt content in the water helps the joints and bones to relax. The sea also activates to move, e.g. for swimming which can be a gentle way for the joints to work out. A walk at the beach is also good for the muscles of the feets and knees.

So when is yournext trip to the sea?

Surfing: It all starts here… - 05.06.2018

Surfing is not just jumping on a board and taking a wave while looking super cool...there is so much work behind it.

We tell you the five most important facts you should know about this sport!

1. Get the right board. For beginners a longboard with good volume is the perfect one to get a feeling for the balance and to be able to stand up the first time and you’ll catch a lot more waves in the early stages.

2. Sit on the board. It sounds weird, but the one who wants to ride a wave needs to learn to sit a board first, which is not the easiest thing

3. Paddle, Paddle, Paddle is a thing you will need to practice until you get it right. At the beginning you will think you´re completely out of shape, but every day it gets easier and you feel more and more strength in your arms

4. Get Used to Fall. You will be involved in a lot of whipeouts. This is part of the process…surfing means to fall a lot at the beginning. You will get frustrated, maybe get some bruises, but just remember that this is all part of the game.

5. Have Fun. No matter what you do and where you are, if you’re not having fun, it’s not worth it. Always remember that awesome quote by Phil Edwards: “The best surfer out there is the one having the most fun.”

Surfing is a very hard sport and at the beginning it may seem difficult to even get your first wave on your own! But once you stand on the board, you see that it was worth it. You will get more and more in shape, start to be braver and more confident by taking waves and this is what freedom means. Therefore, people fall in love with this sport! For sure you will soon know what we are talking about ;-)

Holiday in Tarifa - 30.05.2018

Hello Holiday Lovers!

The days are getting longer, the wind is getting stronger and we are getting more and more excited about summer 2018 in Tarifa!

Try something new and discover one of the best Kitesurf spots in Europe!! Every year during June and September we meet Kitesurf beginners, pros and enthusiastics together at one spot sharing their love for this place.

You will make memories for a lifetime and once you have been here, for sure it`s not gonna be the last time! You`ll find different kinds of watersports, a lot of culinary offers and culture around every corner; so something for every taste, not just sport lovers!

The city itself is a mix of spanish and oriental impacts - since Marrokko is right infront of us - with its beautiful oldtown, the small streets and colorful landscape, you see two worlds in a perfect match in just one small place right next to the beach. You have a variety of beaches in here but what all have in common are the super long streets of sand where you can get lost by the beauty of the ocean and nature.

We could write a book about this city but we recommend you to come yourself and get the best impression and the nicest holidays.

So hope to see you soon!

Kite teacher 2018 - 11.05.2018

Looking for KITE TEACHERS

Searching for KITE TEACHERS from now till Sept-Oct, speaking French and another language. With licence and experience. Flexible, friendly and patient. Please contact Miri +34 660882710.

Dragon Tarifa, notre école de kite-surf cherche des instructeurs pour la saison 2016 (de Mars à fin Octobre).  Licence et expérience demandé. 2 langues minimum requise: anglais, espagnol, français, italien, russe. Pour plus de détails contactez-nous s'il vous plaît :  info@dragontarifa.com ou +34 660882710.

Easter in Tarifa - 22.03.2018

Easter break in Tarifa, Spain, Kitesurfing
Join us and enjoy your Easter holiday with sun, beach, sea and kitesurf. Lots of fun and adventure, meeting new friends, learning something new... Dragon Tarifa kiteschool offers kite lesson for all levels, from complete beginners to advance riders.
For the ones, who doesnt need any kite course, we offer rental equipment.
Call us for more information to +34 660 882 710 or write us to info@dragontarifa.com.

Rental kite gear - 20.02.2018

Need equipment Rentals in Tarifa, south of Spain or the surrounding areas? Then turn to Dragon Tarifa kiteschool for all your rental needs. New North kites 2018 are on the way!!!! Big selection of gear for rent. Change up gear at any time. Twin tips, surf-kite boards, surfboards, you will find what you need.
Rental is for intermediate to advanced riders only. You must be able to consistently stay upwind  and know self rescue procedures. We dont want to loose any students :-) Morroco is very close from Tarifa, just 14km! If you are not sure, we offer kite lesson as well for all levels :-)

Call today for more info, +34 660 882 710.

Tarifa is a great place for birdwatching. - 26.10.2017

The Strait of Gibaltrar is one of the most useful place for the migration of birds due to its role as a gateway between both contients, Africa and Europe. In its favored wedge form  we can find the town Tarifa, with its Island “ The Isle of Pigeons”. Its peculiar nickname is not surprising, since its diversity of habitats both on land and in the sea, making it the perfect place for birdwatching.

The birdwatching can be enjoyed throughout the all year, however, the best moments for observation are concentrated in autumn and spring due to the mild climate. There are many groups of birds that can be seen in this environment, both marine and glider; being these the most spectacular due to its size and beauty. In our birding we can find birds such as: Black Kites, Storks, Honey Buzzards, Booted Eagles, Short-toed Eagles, Egyptian Vultures, Griffon Ruppell’s Vultures and Honey Buzzards 

The variety of sites available, such as Punta Camorro y Cazalla, la playa de los Lances, la Sierra de la Plata, el Puerta de Facinas and la Janda wetland, converting Tarifa the perfect place for practise this activity.

Learn to kitesurf in Tarifa - 20.07.2017

Join our kitesurf school in Tarifa

Join our kitesurf school in Tarifa and learn this amazing water sport - Kiteboarding. Its fun, adventure and once you start you dont want to stop!!!

Kitesurfing is for everybody, children, men, women, if you are keen to learn this sport, you will learn it. The progress is very fast. You start with kite control, safety, body drag and at the end with water start and riding in both directions. How long you need it depends just on you, but till now, we got everybody on the kite board :-))

So if you decided for kite holidays in Tarifa, let us know to +34 660 882 710 or per email info@dragontarifa.com and we book kite lesson for you. ALOHA!

Kite teacher needed - 24.06.2017

Looking for KITE TEACHERS

Searching for KITE TEACHERS from now till Sept-Oct, speaking French and another language. With licence and experience. Flexible, friendly and patient. Please contact Miri +34 660882710.

Dragon Tarifa, notre école de kite-surf cherche des instructeurs pour la saison 2016 (de Mars à fin Octobre).  Licence et expérience demandé. 2 langues minimum requise: anglais, espagnol, français, italien, russe. Pour plus de détails contactez-nous s'il vous plaît :  info@dragontarifa.com ou +34 660882710.

Kitesurfer´s dictionary - 29.05.2017

Back lines - the outer lines of the kite, lines which steer the kite.
Bridles - lines attached to the kite that maintain its stucture.
Delta kite - kite in the shape of a triangle.
Depower strap - line which is used to trim the kite, if you need more or less power.
Donwwind - riding direction of the wind.
Edging - action, where you push with your toes or heels on the board to control power of the kite or to change direction.
Flapping sail - when the kite is waving like a flag.
Foil kite - type of kite with no rigid framework made up of cells that fill with air.
Foot straps - straps on the board, where you put your feet in,, to control the kite board.
Harness - an equipment worn around the hips with a hook connecting the rider to the bar.

Easter vacation in Tarifa - 22.02.2017

Offer Easter holiday in Tarifa

Enjoy with our Kite school your Easter holiday in Tarifa, with kitesurfing or surfing. Kitesurfers and surfer come from all over Europe to practice kite-surf on the Tarifa´s beaches. There are different kite spots, wind conditions, waves, sun...all what you can enjoy during your kite trip in Tarifa. It gets very busy during Easter and we recommend booking any surf or kitesurf courses in advance.
If you like to enjoy nightlife of Tarifa, the best is to go to old town, where all the bars, pubs and clubs are or to Poligono La Vega (by the entrance of Tarifa) for Discos, or to beach bars on the beach, where you find also lots of parties, concerts and different events.

Easter Offer is valid for 3h lesson plus you get 1h for free
Ask for more details per email (info@dragontarifa.com), phone +34660882710 or whatsapp.

Used kitesurfing equipment - 01.02.2017

You have a week of kite lesson behind you, you start to ride upwind and now you are keen to practice on your own. The next step in kitesurfing is to buy a kite gear. But, how to choose a kite ? How to buy a kite which suits you the best ? Choosing a kite can be a little overwhelming and before you go for it, you should know several important points.
The first to consider is your skill level. If you are beginner in this adrenaline water sport, you don´t need an expensive and the latest kite on the market. You will not see any difference at this point of learning and riding. And mostly people usually break their first kite :-) So why to spend too much money...It is better to invest it in kite holidays, weekend adventure travels and rest of the kitesurf equipment needed.
The most important is to know, what size kite should I buy ? The size will be based on your weight, average wind speed at your local kite spot and your kiteboard size.
If you are buying one kite for to start, we recommend that you go for a kite that will cover the most of the wind ranges at your local kitesurfing beach. Your kite instructor will help you go through all the kite material and choose the optimal kiteboarding package for you. It is great to read reviews on Internet, but talking to someone who has many years of experience in kitesurf and who rides lots of different kites, will save you a time and money in the long run.

How to do handle pass - 18.12.2016

Kitesurfing fitness workout

Increase your power and make handle pass easy for you. This is exercise for unhooked moves, helping to pass the bar faster. You build up your strength. Start slowly and with light weights. It can be heavy for your shoulders. You need to do a good warm up before to start, to activate all the muscles you will use and shoulder joint.
Once you have the technique right, put on more weight and try to do the movement faster. Try to tighten your core, straighten your back and find the balance. Lean forward to simulate your body position after a pop. Pull the bar to your hip and pass it before it gets weightless. This way you simulate slack in the lines.
Start to practice in gym, to avoid any stress for you shoulders and arms later on the water. In the gym you can concentrate on specific movement and later in the air it will be much more easier.

Surfing in Olympic games in Tokyo 2020 - 06.11.2016

Surf has officially become an Olympic event.

The dream came true. IOC approves five new sports for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Surfing, climbing, karate, skateboarding and baseball.
According to IOC rules, an Olympic discipline needs to have representation at least in 70 countries on 4 continents. Surf is practiced by about 30 million surfers in over 100 countries.
Since the 70s, the ISA (International Surfing Association) is trying to include the sport in the Olympic Games. The Brazilian Federation also wrote the official request for surf to be included as a discipline at the Games in Brazil 2016, but without any luck; golf and rugby were choosen instead.

Details of the surf competition in summer Olympics in Tokyo in 2020:

• Surfing will take place in the ocean, not in a wave pool. Venue will be at Chiba, a famous surf place near Tokyo.
• There will be 40 competitors, 20 men, 20 women.
• Shortboards only.

Sliding from heelside to toeside - 16.09.2016

Once you got kiteboarding under control, it's time to start with some tricks. Switch riding or riding toeside is a nice one. It opens up the door to new tricks and transitions. If  you're riding a surfboard, then riding toeside is essential.
Pick a day when the water is flat and the wind is steady. You need easy weather conditions for learning toeside riding. You also need to be powered up, with light wind it will be much more difficult by this manoeuvre. If you're underpowered then you'll sink.
 
Learn how to change from heelside to toeside. It's not so hard, but you need to learn the good kiting technique. There are 2 ways how to do it. Sliding or popping.

1. Ride your kite at medium speed. Keep the kite at around 10 or 11 O'clock. Having it high in the wind window, you'll naturally get more lift, making your 180º easier.
2. Move your body weight over the board. Begin transferring your weight forward slightly.  When you're riding toeside, your back foot changes.
3. You need to move your board through 180º quickly though, otherwise you sink.
4. Pull the kite bar towards the hip.
5. Turn your shoulders and follow your feet with the rest of your body.
6. Maintain the kite's power. You'll always lose some power as you make the change to toeside, so don´t forget to power your kite up.
7. Put weight on the toes of your new back foot.
8. Let go your front hand off the bar. This will naturally twist your body and help to ride toeside easily.

Tandem for kids - 01.05.2016

Lets have a fun. Kids can try kitesurfing without to learn it. They will love it!

Kitesurf lesson - Punta Paloma beach - 01.05.2016

Soul was very fast on the board, learning all important information about kitesurfing, so he stays safe and independent kiter.

Surf the waves with a kite - 12.02.2016

Surf a wave with a kite and jump with a surfboard.

Did you know that you can surf a wave with a kite ? It´s just amazing. You can use twin tip board or surf-kite board. You can stay on a wave for so long and of course, no need for paddle !!! The best is to start with small waves, to understand how it works. Before you go out, observe the wave, see where it´s breaking. The mostly mistake from beginners is, that the kite looses its power, when they turn on the wave. You will finish in the middle of the waves, in the lines...and the probability that your kite breaks, its very big. Don´t swim in the lines and if necessary, use your safety system and let go the kite. But you will see, after 1 day in the waves, you will get it ! We offer also surf-kite lesson in Tarifa, if you prefer to learn it with an experience surf-kite teacher :-) 

Rip current - 21.01.2016

Every surfer and swimmer should know, what is rip current and its danger. The most important thing to know is, that it is more less just 100 meters long, after you can go easily out of it. So don´t panic and save your power for to get back to shore safely.

Rules in surfing - 10.01.2016

Video about kitesurfing in Tarifa - 28.10.2015

We love wind, sun, beach and kite-surfing !!!

Welcome to the kite family :-)) - 28.10.2015

Michal and Marces from Suiss, they love kitesurfing !

Kite season 2015 is back in Tarifa !!! - 19.04.2015

Kite season 2015 is starting...enojoy the wind, sun, beach and your kite holidays.

Kitesurfing in Kenya, Diani beach - 24.01.2015

Ingo did tandem kitesurf with Isaak, so he could taste what about is this amazing water sport. He enjoyd so much :-))

HALLOWEEN offer !!! - 28.10.2014

Learn to surf and enjoy our surf house in Tarifa. 

Book this special surf deal: Tel. +34 956 627 467, e-mail: info@dragontarifa.com 

Closing down the shop - 12.10.2014

The surf shop is in Poligono La Vega, in Tarifa, 11380, provincia Cadiz.

Tandem in kitesurf,Tarifa - 20.09.2014

Kite tandem in Tarifa. Ask for more details in our kite-surf school Dragon Tarifa, per email: info@dragontarifa.com or per phone: +34 956 627 467. 

Kitesurfing lesson - promotion - 19.07.2014

Happy hour kite lessons in Tarifa. Ask for more details of this promotion in our surf shop Dragon Tarifa, per email: info@dragontarifa.com or per phone: +34 956 627 467. We speak English, German, French, Italian.

Dragon party in discotheque Mombassa in Tarifa ! - 05.07.2014

Today, Saturday the 5th July, DRAGON kite school have a PARTY in MOMBASSA club in Tarifa!! Everybody who wants to have fun is welcome!! Join us and enjoy this special night with good music and lots of surprises from Dragon Team!! We start the party at 11.30 pm in Coctail Bar La Tetería with the best coctails, and from there we go all together to Mombassa.

Tarifa´s beach - 01.06.2014

Another sunny day in Tarifa, beaches with no buildings, just nature, sand and the sea...enjoy your holiday and kitesurfing!

Sail repair - 14.05.2014

To repair kite it is not so difficult. Everybody can do it. You just need the right tools and to watch this video. If you need some help, just pass by in our Dragon surf shop in Tarifa.

Surf in Tarifa - 18.03.2014

Dragon, Surf school in Tarifa, helps you to learn surfing fast, safely and with fun. We also offer surfing for kids from age 8.  Dragon Tarifa is open the whole year.

Selfrescue in kitesurfing - 13.03.2014

Self rescue technique is one of the basic of kitesurfing. Every kitesurfer has to learn it and know it. It is a way, how to come back to the beach in case of emergency. But it is not so easy to do it in the water while swiming...so you should try it once to be sure you know it.

Priority rules in kitesurfing - 03.03.2014

Right of way rules in kitesurfing, at the beach and in the sea. Every good kitesurfer should know those several rules, to to prevent accidents. If everyone would respect these rules, the sport would be safer and there would be no so many bans on the beaches.

Huge waves in Tarifa! - 08.02.2014

For all surfers, huge waves come to Tarifa, Spain! On Monday 5 metres, jupiii :-)))

Good Poniente Wind - 08.02.2014

In winter, we have perfect conditions for wave kite surfing in Tarifa. You can go to Tarifa´s beaches as Los Lances, Balneario, to hotel Arte Vida or to beach Punta Paloma. Let´s enjoy. The wind is often onshore, so if you are not experience kitesurfer, take care not to finishing on the beach...