On the southern tip of Spain is Tarifa: "The wind capital of Europe". With both a cross off shore wind blowing at around 50 or 60 miles an hour and cross on shore wind blowing at between 15 and 20 coming from the ocean and the mountains Tarifa is sandwiched between the location is perfect for varied wind conditions and challenging kiting. Because of the wind this is a good place for both learners and pros. and learners will have the added bonus of having something to watch when it's too gusty to practice. There are five or six schools for beginners to choose from, usually teaching in the morning and leaving the long flat beaches to the more experienced kiters in the afternoons.

As well as kitesurfing there are loads of things to do in Tarifa, from exploring the history of the place (it's near north Africa so there are flavours of varied cultures.), to relaxing on the beach, to enjoying the nightlife of kitesufing and windsurfing bars (it's mainly a kite spot but there are some keen windsurfers.) so it's a laid back place to bring kiting widows or widowers.

You need about a week here but you can kite out of season if you don't mind quieter nightlife.

Written by  Adam Jones.

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