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Spot de Tarifa - Los Lances

Tarifa - Los Lances

Tarifa - Los Lances

Spain

36.04 | -5.64

Overview

Los Lances is one of the most renowned and emblematic kitesurfing spots in Tarifa, located on the Spanish Atlantic coast. Here is a complete description of this exceptional spot:

Location and access

Los Lances stretches for about 4 kilometers along the coast, from Rio Jara to Arte Vida, near Tarifa in the direction of Cadiz. The beach has 2 public parking lots accessible by foot from the beach, with several entrances from the national road.

Beach characteristics

The beach consists of fine white sand with some small stones in places. The seabed is mostly pure sand, with mixed stones more to the north of Los Lances beach. This wide and clean beach has no rocks and offers perfect conditions for learning kitesurfing.

Organization and practice areas

Kitesurfing is allowed all year round. Between June 15 and September 15, kite zones are delimited along the beach. The beach is divided into several sectors:

  • A learning area exclusively reserved for kitesurfing schools, extending from the north to Chiringuito Agua
  • A free navigation area between Chiringuito Agua and the border separating Los Lances North and South, at the level of Rio Jara
  • The southern area, near the town, is forbidden for kitesurfing from June 15 to September 15, a period exclusively dedicated to swimming

Services and equipment

The spot has 5 bars (some open all year round, others 8 months a year), private showers, air compressors for kites provided by most bars. A rescue boat is available during the high season (See the paragraph about tarifa rescue)

Best period

You can kite all year round at Los Lances, as it is mild even in winter and the wind blows in both summer and winter. The best period would be between April and June, as thermals are more likely to support the wind and the mass of summer tourists is not yet present.

Los Lances is therefore a world-class reference spot for kitesurfing, offering varied conditions suitable for all levels, from beginners to experienced kitesurfers, in an exceptional natural setting in the heart of Andalusia.

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Local association recommendations

If you decide to navigate with Levante, don't forget to get your rescue pass in case of problems: https://www.tarifarescue.com/

Required level

Beginner

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Open all year round

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Parking

Large parking along the beach and chiringitos (beach bars) open from May to October.

Hazards

No specific dangers on the water or obstacles.
With Levante (North-East) it is necessary to walk a bit towards the south of the beach to find a more constant and stable wind as it can be disturbed by the terrain on the northern part of the beach.



Rescue boat schedule:
 From March to April from 11am to 6pm
 From May to October from 11am – 8pm.
 From November to February from 11am to 5pm.
  

Wind specificities

The wind blows more than 300 days a year in Tarifa, making it one of the most renowned kitesurfing spots in the world.
 

Los Lances works particularly well with two main types of winds:

Poniente wind (West): This very regular wind normally blows onshore/side-onshore about 40% of the days. It generally generates choppy conditions with small 1-meter waves and constant wind.

Levante wind (East): Present about 50% of the days, it blows side-offshore and normally generates a completely flat sea with all wind intensities. However, with the levante, the wind becomes offshore, making conditions more complex for less experienced riders.


 
The Poniente is a stable wind generally between 15 and 20 knots blowing Side On Shore, coming from the Atlantic, it has a slight tendency to bring swell or even waves in winter.
The Levante is a powerful and strong wind generally between 20 and 30 knots blowing Side-Off Shore coming from the Mediterranean. It tends to make the sea totally Flat.
 
Beware, with Levante, security boats are present throughout the year on Los Lances. To benefit from this service, you will need to get a rescue card to slip under your wetsuit, valid for one year and can be purchased in any kite school in Tarifa or Chiringito.

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