Tarifa has always been, is, and will always be associated with water sports, particularly those involving waves and wind. The surfing culture has always been associated with this town, which has ideal water and weather conditions for surfing.

Popular activities such as surfing, kitesurfing, and other variants of surfing find their way onto Tarifa's beaches every year, making this location famed for its multicoloured beach panoramas full of hundreds of kites and boards.

Winds make the waves more than perfect for daring to glide over them at this town in Cadiz, where the water is kept at a constant temperature of more than 20 degrees all year.

The perfect blend of nature and sport makes Tarifa the mecca of surfing for thousands of amateurs and professionals of this sport. Those who decide to travel to the beaches of the south of Cadiz can continue practising or start training.

Where to go surfing in Tarifa?

The coast of Tarifa offers a wide variety of beaches where you can find your perfect spot for surfing. Among the most outstanding beaches in the area we can find:

• Playa de Bolonia: This beautiful beach is surrounded by infinite landscapes that are lush green and enormous fine-sand beaches. It is one of the most well-known beaches in all of Andalusia, not just in Cádiz. Many surfers flock to this place because of its beauty, which allows them to perform their favourite sport against an unparalleled backdrop.

Surf with a view of the old Roman city of Baelo Claudia, which is now in ruins and hidden behind the dunes that break up between the island's woodlands.

• Punta Paloma: With a sandy bottom and gentle, crystalline waves, this beach is ideal for surfers who are just getting started. This means that when you go surfing at Punta Paloma, you will see a lot of other surfers; whether they are windsurfers or kite surfers, out on the waves.

It is situated between Bolonia's natural pools and Valdevaqueros' beach. Surfers weave their way through the sails and kites on this beach away from the crowd of people, nestled in a typical rural Cádiz setting.

• Playa de los Lances: This is the town's longest beach, located a short distance from Tarifa's town centre but away from the houses, allowing vegetation to cover the area's landscapes. It covers more than 5 kilometres and attracts hundreds of surfers throughout the year because it is home to the majority of Tarifa's surf schools and surf equipment rental shops.

Los Lances is perfect for individuals with all skill levels, even youngsters who are just learning to surf. Therefore, you will be able to take classes for beginners or advanced surfing on this beach.

This beach's perfect environment is ideal for surfing as well as relaxing. Take a stroll along the vast beachfront or along the banks of the river Jara, which runs through the beach, where you can also sit down and enjoy Costa de la Luz's bright sun.

• El Balneario beach: Located between Los Lances and Playa Chica in Tarifa, you may surf between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, as it is the town's most easterly beach, just a few meters from the town centre. Surfing in El Balneario entails surfing on Europe's most southerly beach and the closest to the African continent, which may be seen if the sky is clear.

You can surf while taking in the gorgeous views of the great Isla de las Palomas. We should emphasize that this landscape is unlike any other in Spain, as the waters of the Balneario draw the most skilled surfers looking for the best waves. However, intermediate surfers can also surf.

Tarifa is dedicated to surfing, with thousands of surfers roaming the streets and beaches. You will also find a variety of activities geared toward the expansion of this sport.

Come to Tarifa for a fun blend of sport and nature and discover the most incredible landscapes which surround the town. This town invites you to immerse yourself in the area's surfing culture! You will find lovers of the sea and enthusiasts of kitesurfing, windsurfing, paddle surfing in this charming town. Whether you are on your own or want to take a surf course with accommodation, you will find it all here!