Duotone Magazine No. 06

Tarifa really depends on the season and the winds, Levante and Poniente, but it’s mostly known for strong Levante winds and freestyle conditions. Spots, listed from East to West: BALNEARIO Big Air Spot, offshore Levante, only for professionals CAMPO DE FUTBOL Kiting and winging in Levante and Poniente ARTE VIDA Kiting and winging in waves in Poniente VALDEVAQUEROS Kiting, winging and windsurfing, teaching, in Levante and Poniente PUNTA PALOMA Kiting and winging in south wind and waves LOS CAÑOS DE MECA 65km from Tarifa. Best when Levante is too strong in Tarifa, upwind windsurfing and winging, downwind kitesurfing. Especially in winter you can find soft wave conditions perfect for winging. Downwinging option from Algeciras to Barbate in wind swell. LEVANTE Direction: Blows from east to west Characteristics: Warm and dry Can be very strong, often reaching 40 knots or more PONIENTE Direction : Blows from west to east Characteristics: Cooler and more humid Generally milder than Levante SPOTS WIND SAFETY In high season, there are two rescue companies on duty covering Valdevaqueros. Make sure to purchase the Rescue Card first. It’s available for €45 at Kiteschools as well as Searescue Tarifa. FOOD AND DRINKS IN TARIFA Best breakfast: Power HouseTarifa Best lunch: Tangana Best tapas: Anca Curro Best drinks & sundowner: Sunset Bolonia WHERE TO GET YOUR GEAR REPAIRED Duotone Pro Shop, Tarifa El Taller de Kite, Barcelona Rider  Valentin Hoenderop Rider  Jerome Cloetens DUOTONE 96 B L I S S