Tarifa

Arte Vida mainly works with Poniente, a west wind that blows side-on or cross-onshore relative to the north-oriented beach. With this orientation, the water surface shapes well for waves when there is Atlantic swell, creating ideal conditions for strapless or wave riding.

The beach is narrow, so the launch area is limited: caution is needed to launch the kite without encroaching on the swimming area or pedestrians. Launching is done directly from the fine sand mixed with rocky areas to the north, with a steep slope towards the water. The navigation area extends north of Los Lances, but stay offshore to avoid the rocks close to the shore.

With Levante (east), the spot is in wind shadow due to the relief of Punta Paloma, making conditions unstable and side-off shore; to be avoided except in rare cases of southeast Levante. In pure Poniente, it is technical but perfect for wave sessions, with good space once launched.