Weekend Kitesurf Trip to Tarifa from London | Trippin' | Groups of 2-4

Quick facts

👥 Ideal for groups of 2-4 💨 Best: March - June & Sept - Nov 🪁 Beginner - Intermediate ✈️ Fly Friday, return Sunday 📍 Tarifa, Andalucía, Spain 🌡️ 18-26°C on beach
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Bookings

✈️ Flights - London → Málaga

Omio - Compare flights London → Málaga

🏠 Accommodation

Expedia - Hotels in Málaga Expedia - Hotels in Tarifa

🪁 Kitesurf Lessons

Addict Kite School Mysfit Kite School Tarifa KTS Tarifa

🚗 Transfer - Málaga Airport → Tarifa

KiwiTaxi - Private transfer AGP → Tarifa

🎟️ Activities & Experiences

Tiqets - Tours & attractions in Tarifa

🛡️ Travel Insurance

SafetyWing - Travel & sports cover

💡 Booking Tips

→Book kitesurf lessons before flights - school spots fill fast in peak season
→A private transfer with KiwiTaxi is the easiest option for groups - no car hire faff at midnight
→Get travel insurance before you fly - SafetyWing covers adventure sports including kitesurfing
📍 Playa de los Lances · Tarifa, Spain 36.0° N · 5.6° W
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Schedule

Friday
16:30 Arrive London Gatwick Airport
18:40 Flight departs - London Gatwick → Málaga (direct, ~2h50m)
22:30 Arrive Málaga Airport (Spain, UTC+1)
23:00 Pick up rental car or arrange transfer
00:30 Arrive Tarifa (~1h30 drive)
00:45 Check in accommodation & sleep
Saturday
09:00 Breakfast in Tarifa old town
10:30 Arrive kitesurf school - briefing & equipment fitting
11:00 Kitesurf lesson (3hrs) - kite control + body drag
14:30 Beach lunch at Valdevaqueros
16:00 Free beach time / optional practice session
19:30 Dinner in Tarifa old town
22:00 Drinks in town
Sunday
09:30 Breakfast & checkout preparation
10:30 Kitesurf session 2 (3hrs) - water start + first rides
14:00 Lunch near Los Lances beach
15:30 Depart Tarifa → Málaga Airport
17:30 Arrive airport, return car
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Alternative Activities

Not kitesurfing? Wind too strong or conditions bad? There's plenty to do in and around Tarifa - one of Andalucía's most interesting coastal towns.

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Whale & Dolphin Watching
The Strait of Gibraltar is one of the best spots in Europe to see orcas, sperm whales and pilot whales. 2-3hr boat trips run daily.
Always possible
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Tarifa Old Town
Explore the whitewashed medina, Castillo de Guzmán el Bueno and the Arab walls. Easy half-day wander with loads of cafés.
🌧️ Great in rain
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Surfing
When the wind drops, Tarifa's beaches get good surf. Several board rental shops near Los Lances beach offer lessons too.
No kitesurf day
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MTB & Cycling
Rent mountain bikes and explore the Los Alcornocales natural park or coastal trails between Tarifa and Bolonia.
No kitesurf day
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Bolonia Roman Ruins
Baelo Claudia - an extraordinarily preserved Roman town 20 mins from Tarifa with a stunning beach right next to it.
Always possible
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Food & Tapas Tour
Tarifa has a surprisingly good food scene. Fresh tuna, Andalusian tapas and rooftop cocktail bars overlooking Morocco.
🌧️ Great in rain
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Paragliding
Tarifa's thermals and coastal cliffs make it one of Spain's top paragliding locations. Tandem flights available year round.
No kitesurf day
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Day Trip to Morocco
Tangier is just 35 mins by ferry. A day trip adds an extraordinary contrast - souks, mint tea and the medina.
Always possible