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Gran Canaria
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VIVA LA VIDA
Vibrant Life – on Water and on Land!
Both the Canary Islands and mainland Spain offer countless spots for windsurfers and kitesurfers. However,
this country has so much more to offer than just great conditions on the water! Flamenco, the famous white
villages, tapas bars and the cheerful temperament of the Spaniards is what magically attracts us again and
again. No matter how many times we visit Spain – each time enchants us more, and the combination of lots
of wind and culture, great food and fun-loving people always wets our appetite for more!
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GOLF DE ROSES Compared to the rest of the Costa Brava, the wide
bay in which our Club Mistral Golf de Roses is located, is still untouched
and offers a beautiful landscape. Moreover it is the windiest area of the
whole Catalan coastline. Thanks to the constantly blowing thermal winds
and the Tramontana, which is the dominant wind in spring and autumn,
windsurfers and kitesurfers of all levels find the right conditions in Golf de
Roses. Our center is also known for the great kids tuition offered. The spot
is perfectly suited for kids & youngsters who will for sure discover the fun
of windsurfing!
GRAN CANARIA home of many windsurfing pros and location of the PWA
World Cup, is the windiest island of the Canaries. The mountains, up to
2000 m high, intensify the thermal winds which blow constantly throughout
the whole year. Our Club Mistral center, open all year long and located
in Bahia Feliz, is the right place for those who are looking for extreme
conditions and extreme fun on the water – and don´t need so much action
on land. Bahia Feliz is a very relaxed and quiet place and thus completely
different to the other tourist centers on Gran Canaria.
TARIFA for ages “Europe’s Capital of Wind” has been THE destination for
all windsurfing and kitesurfing addicts. Thanks to top conditions throughout the whole year, this is the place where water lovers will feel more
than comfortable. With two centers we cover the whole range offered in
Tarifa, and everybody will find the right spot suited to their level. Tarifa
and its environment also have lots to offer on land: cultural attractions,
a glittering nightlife and a completely different world just a stone’s throw
away: Morocco.
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THE SPOT IN TARIFA
The 10 km long sandy beach of Tarifa is one of the longest and most
beautiful of Andalusia. A mostly sandy bottom with only very few rocks provides easy access to the water. A sure sign of the steadily blowing winds
is the huge sand dune at the end of the bay of Valdevaqueros, which the
“Levante” has created over many years. In the Straight of Gibraltar the
wind accelerates via a funnelling effect, reaching 8bft. on the “big days”. In
July and August, during high season, the beach and Tarifa itself get very
crowded.
WIND AND WAVES
There are two main wind directions in Tarifa. During summer the Levante
is the dominant wind. It blows cross-offshore from the left (east). With a
light Levante some pretty nice waves can occur. With a strong Levante
the water is flat to choppy. During spring and autumn the main wind is
the “Poniente”, which blows side shore/side onshore from the right (west).
THE CENTER
The center “Valdevaqueros” is located right next to the small hotel “Rancho
Valdevaqueros”, close to the big dune. Inside the protected bay the water
is flat to choppy, a rather challenging shore break may occur when the
wind is blowing side onshore (Poniente). Beginner lessons depend on the
conditions and are not always possible. At Valdevaqueros we offer both
windsurfing and kitesurfing. To avoid any chaos, the spot is divided into
different zones.
At the Club Mistral Hurricane we offer windsurfing rental & lessons and
kitesurfing lessons. As kitesurfing is prohibited right in front of the center,
we take our students to either Valdevaqueros or “Dos Mares”, depending
on conditions. Apart from rental and lessons we also provide storage
facilities for your own equipment as well as a small shop. During summer
the water is flat to choppy, from autumn until spring it gets rather wavy (up
to 2 m). A shore break only occurs with onshore conditions (Poniente).
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CLIMATE AND WIND
Wind Direction
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SPOT CHARACTERISTICS
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Shallow Water
Windsurf Beginner
Windsurf Advanced
Windsurfing for Kids
Kitesurf Beginner
Kitesurf Advanced
SPOT OVERVIEW
AT A GLANCE
Opening Time: 01. March to 06. January,
daily from 10:30 – 18:30
Team: Chris Ziaja and Team
Quantity Boards & Rigs:
Valdevaq.: approx. 80 boards and 100 rigs
Hurricane: approx. 40 boards and 60 rigs
Sail Sizes: 3,0 – 7,3 m²
Quantity Boards & Kites:
Valdevaq.: approx. 20 boards and 55 kites
Kite Sizes: 3,0 – 14,0 m²
Wind Sirection: Levante (side-offshore
from left) Poniente (sideshore to sideonshore from right)
Wetsuit: Semi-dry in spring & autumn,
convertible or shorty in summer
Surf Shoes: At Hurricane recommended
Windsurf Training: Complete tuition
program
Kitesurf Training: Complete tuition
program
Windsurf Storage: No
Kitesurf Storage: Yes (only Hurricane)
Special Rates & Non-Con Days
Windsurfing Rental:
November until January, March
Best Travel Period: May until July,
September & October
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TARIFA
Accommodations
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Hotel Punta Sur
Hotel Punta Sur surely is one of the most charming and most beautiful accommodations in Tarifa and a great place for families. The guestrooms are arranged
in several bungalow style buildings, spread in the lavish and well-kept gardens. You instantly feel very comfortable here. The rooms are very spacious
and nicely furnished, each featuring a private little garden. We can definitely recommend the Junior Suites with free standing bath tub – simply amazing.
1 week DBL/BB incl. flights from 495 EUR per person
Hotel Hurricane I Rancho Valdevaqueros I 1 week DBL/BB incl. flights from 550 EUR per person
1 week DBL/BB incl. flights from 419 EUR per person
Hotel La Peña I Las Flores Appartements I 1 week DBL/BB incl. flights from 410 EUR per person
1 week AP/SC incl. flights from 299 EUR per person
The Hurricane Hotel is the most popular surf hotel, located right on the
beach. Our Club Mistral Center is on the hotel’s premise. It is surrounded
by a beautiful, lush, subtropical garden with a swimming pool. Despite
the rather high value for money the hotel is always fully booked well in
advance during high season. The rooms are large with contemporary
style furnishings. The hotel’s restaurant is widely known in the area for
its great fish dishes.
The rural hotel La Peña is located at a wind protected spot on the hillside,
almost right behind Hotel Hurricane. Here you will find absolute peace
and tranquility. It is a small, cozy hotel with familial flair and a swimming
pool in the garden. The rooms are rather functionally, yet nicely furnished.
La Peña is a great alternative accommodation, not only in terms of the
price. Both our Club Mistral Centers are only a short drive away.
Hotel Hurricane
This rustic, refurbished manor is situated at our second center in Tarifa,
Club Mistral & Skyriders Valdevaqueros. In the mornings you enjoy a
Spanish breakfast on the patio and monitor the spot, so you can be ready
and jump on your board right when the action starts. The seven guestrooms are very simply furnished but nicely decorated. Thanks to its great
location right at the spot it is very popular amongst surfers and also fully
booked well in advance during the summer.
Las Flores offers apartments for 2-5 persons. They are rather spacious,
very cozy and provide either one or two separate bedrooms, shower/WC,
kitchen and living room. The lush garden surrounding the buildings features a swimming pool and sun terrace. Mountain bike rental is available.
The roof top terrace provides a great view of the Strait of Gibraltar and
Morocco, which is just 15 km away. Las Flores is the best choice for all
budget travelers as well as families.
Daily updated travel offers and bookings at +49 (0)881 9096010 or travel@club-mistral.com
For detailed information about Tarifa and the accommodations visit www.club-mistral.com - Destinations – Tarifa
TRAVEL INFORMATION
DESTINATION - MALAGA & JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA
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Mobile service: roaming contracts with major European networks available.
Internet: free WiFi in almost all accommodations (rather slow but stable)
Transfer time: Transfer time: no transfer - car rental required! Driving time is approx. 1,5 hrs.
Flights almost daily with:
Air Berlin: from almost all airports in Germany and Europe (mostly via via Mallorca or
Berlin/Tegel, Dusseldorf und Nuremberg)
Condor: from Dusseldorf, Frankfurt and Munich
Transavia: from Amsterdam, Eindhoven and Amsterdam
Swiss: from Zurich and Geneva
Rail & Fly within Germany available on request.
SPORTS/ACTIVITIES
Perfect for:
Shopping, nightlife
Entry requirements: valid passport or ID card required
For further information please refer to the corresponding embassy or consulate.
Flight time: about 2 hrs
Time difference: CET
Currency: Euro
Language: Spanish
Very good for:
Singles, beach holiday
Moderate for:
Golfing, families
Less suitable for:
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Unsuitable for:
Wellness
Surfing, SUP, golfing, tennis, horse riding, mountain biking, whale watching, excursion to Gibraltar,
Morocco or andalusian cities
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