€22€6 below average
€20 lowestavg €28€50 highest
Listed: €65/3h · typical here €75/3h · 39 schools compared
Kite Local School
FAV & ISA (surf instructor referenced) certified·Tarifa, Spain
Kite Local School teaches kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing in Tarifa, Spain, with FAV & ISA (surf instructor referenced)-certified instruction, in Spanish, English, German, Italian, in groups of up to 4 per instructor.
Certified instructionFAV · ISA (surf instructor referenced)
LocationTarifa, Spain
SportKitesurfing, Windsurfing, Surfing
LanguagesSpanish, English, German, Italian
Group sizeMax 4 per instructor
Price levelLower price range here
Websitekitelocalschool.com
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About Kite Local School
Kite Local School has taught kitesurfing, surfing and windsurfing on Playa de los Lances in Tarifa since 2000, making it one of the area's first extreme water sports schools. It offers group, semi-private and private courses, homologated by the Federación Andaluza de Vela. Every course includes full equipment, an IKO license, rescue boat cover and comprehensive insurance.
- Offers a full refund if bad weather prevents your course from going ahead.
- Renews all kite equipment every year for safety and performance.
- One of the first extreme water sports schools in Tarifa, open since 2000.
- Also offers windsurf, surf and wingfoil lessons alongside kitesurfing.
Good to know
Where
Tarifa, Spain
Taught in
Spanish, English, German, Italian
Certified by
FAV · ISA (surf instructor referenced)
Teaching since
2000
Who teaches here
Teaching since 2000.
What’s on site
Rescue boat
Insurance includedCourses & prices
Group lessons
Kitesurf Group Course (3h/day)
3h · Group 3–4 · GroupIncluded: equipment · insurance · rescue_boatAs published: “Curso grupal (3h/D) | 65€ | 130€ | 195€ | 260€ | 325€”€65per personAsk
Kitesurf Semi-Private Course (3 hours)
3h · Group 1–2 · GroupIncluded: 1 instructor · 1 kite · full equipment · liability/accident insurance · rescue boatAs published: “Semi-Private: From €100 / 3 hours”€100for the courseAsk
Private lessons
Kitesurf Private Course (2h/day)
2h · Group 1–1 · PrivateIncluded: equipment · insurance · rescue_boatAs published: “Privado (2h/D) | 140€ | 280€ | 390€ | 480€ | 600€”€140per personAsk
Advanced coaching
Kitesurf Perfection Coaching
Group 1–1 · AdvancedIncluded: 1 instructor · 1 kite · full equipment · insurance · rescue boatAs published: “Perfeccionamiento: €70 / hour”€70per hourAsk
Strapless Coaching
Group 1–1 · AdvancedIncluded: 1 instructor · 1 kite and 1 surfboard · full equipment · insurance · rescue boatAs published: “Strapless: €60 / hour”€60per hourAsk
Other courses
Kitesurf Assistance
3h · Group 2–3Supervised riding for independent riders; rescue boat not included.As published: “Assistance: €30 / Hour (Min 3h)”€30per hourAsk
Group lesson
Group Windsurf Lesson
1h · GroupIncluded: full equipment · 1 instructor · 2 boardsRescue boat included June through October; liability insurance included.As published: “From €35 per hour”€35per hourAsk
Semi-private lesson
Semi-Private Windsurf Lesson
1h · Semi-privateIncluded: full equipment · 1 instructor · 2 boardsRescue boat included June through October; liability insurance included.As published: “From €55 per hour”€55per hourAsk
Private lesson
Private Windsurf Lesson
1h · PrivateIncluded: full equipment · 1 instructor · 1 boardRescue boat included June through October; liability insurance included.As published: “From €75 per hour”€75per hourAsk
Group lesson
Group Surf Lesson (2 hours)
2h · GroupIncluded: board · wetsuit · liability and accident insuranceAs published: “From €45”€45per personAsk
Semi-private lesson
Semi-Private Surf Lesson (2 hours)
2h · Semi-privateIncluded: board · wetsuit · liability and accident insurance€140for the courseAsk
Weekend course
Weekend Surf Course
5h · GroupIncluded: board · wetsuit · liability and accident insuranceAs published: “€60 per person”€60per personAsk
Private lesson
Private Surf Lesson (2 hours)
2h · PrivateIncluded: board · wetsuit · liability and accident insurance€120per personAsk
Beginner course
Wingsurf Beginner Lesson
3h · Beginner · PrivateIncluded: full equipment · liability/accident insurance · rescue boatThe student is never left alone with the instructor.As published: “From €150”€150for the courseAsk
Level 1 course
Wingsub Lesson (Level 1)
3h · PrivateIncluded: equipment (wing + sub board) · liability/accident insurance · rescue boatAs published: “From €180”€180for the courseAsk
Level 2 course
Wingfoil Lesson (Level 2)
3h · Intermediate · PrivateIncluded: full equipment · liability/accident insurance · rescue boatAs published: “From €180”€180for the courseAsk
Supervised riding for independent riders
Wingfoil Supervised Riding
3h · Group 2–3 · AdvancedEquipment can be rented separately; no rescue boat included.As published: “€30 per hour”€30per hourAsk
Kite + Bar
Kitesurfing · 1 dayBoard
KitesurfingWetsuit
KitesurfingHarness
KitesurfingLife Vest
KitesurfingHelmet
KitesurfingComplete Surf Kit (Board + Wetsuit)
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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
FAQ
Kite Local School — common questions
What is a kitesurf course for?
Kitesurfing is a controlled-risk sport that requires professional instruction. Courses are offered for initiation, intermediate and advanced levels.
What age or weight is needed to practice kitesurf?
Students generally need to weigh at least 35 kg. Wind strength and student weight are the key requirements, and specialized instructors are available for children.
How long does it take to learn kitesurfing?
The initiation course lasts 3 days (about 9 hours). After that, students can continue with intermediate courses or additional supervised hours.
What safety measures does the school have?
Equipment is renewed every year, a rescue boat monitors students in bright gear, and the school carries liability and accident insurance.
Does the school have a rescue boat?
Yes, a rescue boat is provided for material recovery and emergency assistance.
What happens if weather prevents my course from going ahead?
A full refund is provided without complications.
What equipment brands does the school use?
The school works with Naish and Eleveith, both renewed every year so students have new equipment.
Do minors need permission to take a course?
Minors need a signed parental authorization to take part in a course.
Contact Kite Local School
C/ Batalla del Salado, 61 – 11380 Tarifa (Cádiz, Spain) · Open in Google Maps
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