€35€7 above average
€20 lowestavg €28€50 highest
Listed: €105/3h · typical here €75/3h · 39 schools compared
High Spirits Kitesurf
FAV & PZKite & AXA certified·Tarifa, Spain
High Spirits Kitesurf teaches kitesurfing in Tarifa, Spain, with FAV & PZKite & AXA-certified instruction, in Polish, Spanish, English, German, in groups of up to 4 per instructor.
Certified instructionFAV · PZKite · AXA
LocationTarifa, Spain
SportKitesurfing
Water typeFlat + Waves
LanguagesPolish, Spanish, English, German
Group sizeMax 4 per instructor
Price levelHigher price range here
Websitehighspiritskitesurf.com
Prices compiled from public sources (as of May 2026) — not yet confirmed by the school. Run this school? Confirm or correct →
About High Spirits Kitesurf
High Spirits Kitesurf is run by instructors Ola and Alex on Los Lances beach in Tarifa, known as the European capital of wind. Between them they bring almost 20 years of kitesurf teaching experience gathered across Kenya, Brazil, Vietnam, Mexico, Egypt, Sri Lanka, and Europe, and the school emphasizes a relaxed atmosphere combined with high safety standards, including boat support and radio-helmet communication during lessons.
- Instructors have taught kitesurfing in Kenya, Brazil, Vietnam, Mexico, Egypt, and Sri Lanka
- Ola specializes in coaching women into kitesurfing
- Mobile school that moves daily to the best Tarifa kite spot
- Offers free equipment-buying advice after course completion
Good to know
Where
Tarifa, Spain
Season
Levante wind blows year-round; poniente wind is mainly outside the summer months
Taught in
Polish, Spanish, English, German
Certified by
FAV · PZKite · AXA
The spot
Level
Beginner-friendly across most of the beach, with the westernmost Arte Vida section suited to advanced kitesurfers
Water
flat + waves
Wind
Predominantly levante (east) wind, with occasional poniente (west) wind depending on the location along the 14km beach
Wind direction
east, west
Waves
Mostly flat water, with waves at the westernmost Arte Vida section
Watch out for
strong currents at Balneario · underwater rocks at Arte Vida · offshore wind without rescue boat cover at Balneario · kiting restricted 15 June-15 September in some zones due to swimmers
Who teaches here
What’s on site
Rescue boat
Radio helmetsCourses & prices
Semi-Private Kitesurf Course
3h · Group 2–2 · Semi-privateIncluded: equipment · insurance · boat · radio_helmet2 people, 1 kite, 1 instructor.As published: “€135 per person”€135per personAsk
Private Kitesurf Course
2h · Group 1–1 · PrivateIncluded: equipment · insurance · boat · radio_helmet1 person, 1 kite, 1 instructor.€140for the courseAsk
Group Kitesurf Course
3h · Group 3–4 · GroupIncluded: equipment · insurance · boat · radio_helmet3–4 people share 2 kites with 1 instructor.As published: “€105 per person”€105per personAsk
How this school compares.
Lessons compared per hour booked, gear as a full set — against the schools in Tarifa that publish a comparable price.
€70Around the average
€50 lowestavg €73€215 highest
Listed: €140/2h · typical here €140/2h · 49 schools compared
42 of 59 schools here list a certification
More than most here — the typical school teaches in 3
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FAQ
High Spirits Kitesurf — common questions
Can I rent kitesurfing equipment without taking a course?
Yes, but renters must show proof of independent riding ability and valid third-party insurance.
When do I pay for my course?
Payment is due only after the course has been completed in full.
What languages are spoken at High Spirits Kitesurf?
Instruction at High Spirits Kitesurf is available in Polish, Spanish, English, German.
Does High Spirits Kitesurf have official certification?
Yes — High Spirits Kitesurf holds FAV/PZKite/AXA certification.
How many students per instructor at High Spirits Kitesurf?
At most 4 students per instructor at High Spirits Kitesurf.
Who are the instructors at High Spirits Kitesurf?
Alex, Ola teach at High Spirits Kitesurf.
Is High Spirits Kitesurf set up for safe lessons?
High Spirits Kitesurf teaches with a rescue boat on the water and radio helmets so your instructor can talk to you while you ride.
Is High Spirits Kitesurf more expensive than other schools in Tarifa?
Per hour booked, High Spirits Kitesurf's group lessons run 25% above the Tarifa average of €28/h.