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| The beaches of Tarifa are ideal for kite surfing |
La Caleta
Rocky coves often missed by tourists
just to the east of the town.
Playa Chica
A small family beach, very popular
with local residents. Located by the causeway called Muelle de
Rivera to the west of the town.
Playa de los Lances
The 10 km of white sandy paradise for which Tarifa is famous. Located north of the town as far as small headland on which sits Torre de la Peña. The beach and the pines behind it are officially protected as a Natural Area. Location of 2001 world kite surf championships.
Playa de Valdevaqueros
Stretching from small headland
on which sits Torre de la Peña near the Hurricane Hotel to
the huge dunes which stretch across the beach at the headland known
as Punta Paloma. Location of annual world wind surf championships.
A small lagoon lies behind the sand at the north end.
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