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Due to its perfect location on the very tip of southern Spain on the edge of Europe, the small town of Tarifa is a Mecca for summer water sports enthusiasts. Pristine beaches, a fantastic climate, optimum wind and wave conditions and a cool local scene – Tarifa attracts adrenaline junkies from all around the world. This also creates a great vibe in the town itself and the nightlife will blow your socks off! Due to its proximity to Africa you get awesome views here, so be sure to pack a camera! Here is the low-down on the water sports that

While some die-hard surfers reckon it isn’t the real thing unless you’ve got your toes on the nose, in-the-know adrenaline seekers agree that the increasingly popular sport of kitesurfing actually takes the thrills (and spills) to the next level. While it’s certainly not a sport for the faint-hearted, if you’re already an experienced surfer you’re halfway there with the skills needed. But getting the most out of the wind on a kiteboard definitely depends on finding the right location, with all the right conditions – and if you’re looking for the best tips you’ll get all year, here they come!