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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.
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Kite Local School teaches kitesurfing in Tarifa, Spain, with IKO / FAV / ISA (surf instructor referenced)-certified instruction, in Spanish, English, German, in groups of up to 4 per instructor. Beginner courses from €65, private from €140/h, gear rental from €60/day.
Who teaches here
Teaching since 2000.
What’s on site
What this school offers
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- insurance
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- equipment
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- 1 instructor
- 1 kite
- full equipment
- liability/accident insurance
- rescue boat
- 1 instructor
- 1 kite
- full equipment
- insurance
- rescue boat
- 1 instructor
- 1 kite and 1 surfboard
- full equipment
- insurance
- rescue boat
Gear rental
Per 1 day. From the school's published rental list.
How this school compares.
Across 59 schools we track in Tarifa.
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.
Does Kite Local School offer lessons for first-timers?
Yes — a beginner course at Kite Local School starts from €65.
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