The wind mecca hosts the first edition of a WingFoil championship
Tarifa shows once again its avant-garde character and will organize the first international edition of
an invitational wingfoil championship
, a new type of water sport, which consists of the handling with the hands of a wing (wing), which is not attached to The board does not need lines either, on a hydrofoil type surfboard.
The wings can be attached to the body by a harness or rope.
For four days, from December 27 to 30, surfers from all over the world will compete to win the title of this discipline, one of the most spectacular of the moment and that is gaining more and more followers.
The scene of the competition will be the
Balneario beach
, one of the three that the small town of Cadiz has.
This beautiful sandy beach with turquoise waters, in the Atlantic area, merges to the west with that of l
os Lances
, a kilometer-long beach of fine white sand, known for being a paradise for lovers of any type of windsurfing.
Example of how to make wingfoil.Global Wingsports Association.
The participants in the wingfoil championship will do so in the shelter of the
island of Las Palomas
, today linked to the city itself by means of a street, which serves as access to the lighthouse and where the tip of Tarifa or Moroccan point is located,
the southernmost point of the Peninsula
, and that divides between the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and those of the Mediterranean Sea.
Precisely, in the Mediterranean part is the other beach: the quiet Playa Chica.
Heritage
Those who can come to the Andalusian city these days to see the surfer show will realize that Tarifa is much more than beaches, wind and water sports.
A walk through its old town, a Historic-Artistic Site and Site of Cultural Interest, delimited by its medieval walls (there are only several canvases still standing and the Puerta de Jerez, one of the three that gave access to the site), is a must
to marvel at the enormous heritage of this medieval town
.
Narrow streets, squares, whitewashed courtyards and houses topped with white-painted lookout towers make up the historic center of this city whose origin dates back to 711, when it was founded by the Arabs.
In it we also find emblematic enclaves such as
the Mercado de Abastos
(old Trinitarian Convent), the
church of Santiago
(14th century) or the
Castillo de Los Guzmanes
, a fortress that began to be built under the mandate of Abderramán III and concluded in 960, between others.
The Castillo de los Guzmanes 'watches over' the Balneario beach Shutterstock
Another obligatory stop is
El Mirador del Estrecho
, a magical place located near the Tarifa Town Hall from where you can enjoy exceptional views over the Strait of Gibraltar and the African coast on the other side.
On clear days, part of the Tangier coast is clearly visible.
Natural parks
In addition to the cultural heritage, Tarifa has an incredible protected natural heritage.
Natural parks and places of great ecological value surround the town, such as the Estrecho Natural Park or the Los Lances Natural Park.
The
Natural Park of the Strait
, between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, due to harsh weather conditions, home to
very different landscapes, from cliffs and abrasion platforms aside from Tarifa to sandy beaches to the other (do not miss the Duna Bologna).
There are trails that run through part of the environment and from where you can enjoy beautiful views of the sea, such as the one that leads to the Camarinal Lighthouse, or the one that leads to the Silla del Papa, inland, to see the countryside of La Janda and the southern mountains from Cádiz.
The
natural area of Los Lances
includes, in addition to the beach of the same name, an area of wetlands and grasslands, the result of the tides of the sea and the rivers of La Jara and de la Vega that, together with the Salado stream, create an environment of great natural wealth, with an abundance of fish, mollusks, otters and birds.
The coast of Tarifa, Shutterstock
Where to sleep
Hotel Room (Calle Silos, 26, Tarifa, Cádiz).
Price: from 60 euros.
Central establishment next to Puerta de Jerez and about 10 minutes walk from Balneario beach.
From its impressive terrace-solarium you can see the strait and the African coasts.
Hurricane Hotel (N-340, km 78, Tarifa).
Price: 135 euros.
Hotel surrounded by gardens next to Los Lances beach, 10 minutes by car from the center of Tarifa.
The rooms have views of the garden or the sea.
Where to eat
La Garrocha
(Guzmán el Bueno, 22, Tarifa) is a typical Andalusian inn perfect for tasting varied tapas and homemade stews.
Fish, seafood and rice dishes at
El Ancla
(Av. Fuerza Armadas, 15, Tarifa), a simple and unpretentious restaurant in front of the port, but with good products.
Tuna is one of their specialties.
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