Playa Valdevaqueros
Tarifa - Spain
Spot Type
Chop
Water
Crystal Clear
Beach
Sand
Rider Lever
intermediate
Spot characteristics
Spot Type
Chop
Rider Skill
intermediate
Crowd
Seasonal Crowd
Beach Type
Sand
Water Quality
Crystal Clear
Tide Influence
Tide independent
Description of Playa Valdevaqueros (Spain)
The Beach of Valdevaqueros is the second spot, with Los Lances, to be open all year round for kitesurfers.
In the summer season, as for the other, there are delimited areas to launch and land the kites and for kitesurfers and windsurfers in the water.
The beach is large and sandy with plenty of room to launch and land kites and It is considered the safest beach to work with Levante due to its half-moon shape that prevents riding completely off-shore.
The spot works with different wind directions.
Poniente: side-onshore, choppy water, and steady wind.
Levante: side-onshore and side-offshore, little to no chop, quite gusty wind.
South wind: on-shore and wavy. Steady wind but difficult for beginners to get out to the sea, but nice for wave surfing.
North wind: side-onshore, little chop, but very gusty.
Spot Gallery (3)
Spot best suited for
Spot profile
Travel spot
The typical kite travel destination, it is known for its great conditions, and kiters from around the world come here for their vacations.
Family spot
Located in an area that offers amenities for all the family and can provide good alternatives for everyone when the kiters are in the water.
Equipment
Shorty or normal wetsuit according to the season
Wind Conditions
Main wind directions
% of Windy days per month
Wind Speed Range
From 14 to 25 Knots
Suggested sizes
8 - 9 mt
10 - 11 mt
12 - 13 mt
Forecast on Windy.com
Dangers
Mostly safe, in the extreme southern section of the beach can be occasional rocks at the bottom of the sea
Location
Closest City
Tarifa
How to get There
There is a car park within walking distance.
Access
Public from the main N-340 Carretera Nacional road
What to do besides kitesurfing
Several bars in the area, chance to have accommodations in camping and hotels nearby.
Local Kitesurfing Schools
Following you can find links to the page of the kitesurfing schools which operate on this spot. From there you can contact them through our form or directly via email or phone (if it was provided by them on the page).