Every great adventure starts with a dream, a little courage, and the willingness to follow your passion.
Today, we want to share the story behind Kite Obsession, how it started, and how a simple love for the ocean and the wind became a kitesurf school and community in one of the best kitesurfing destinations in the world: Tarifa, Spain.
The Beginning of Kite Obsession
Hi! I’m Nacho, and this is the story of how Kite Obsession began.
After leaving my life in Valencia behind, I arrived in Tarifa with an old car, an old diving wetsuit, a couple of early paraglider-style kites, and not much more than 36,000 pesetas (around €200 today).
What I did have was something much more important: an incredible excitement for this new chapter of my life and the dream of spending every possible day on the water learning and improving my kitesurfing.
At that time, my only real goal was simple:
Get to the beach every day and kitesurf.
Building a Life Around Kitesurfing
When I first arrived in Tarifa, I started working as a waiter at the famous El Balneario, while during the day I worked at Club Mistral in Valdevaqueros, where El Tumbao is located today.
Those years were full of learning, challenges, and unforgettable moments. Slowly, kitesurfing became not only my passion but also my way of life.
After several years teaching kitesurfing and sharing my knowledge with students from all over the world, the opportunity came to open my first business.
The Birth of Kite Obsession
Together with my partner at the time, Nacho Yuste, I opened Kite Boarding Company, combining our passion and experience in kitesurfing.
A year and a half later, I continued the journey on my own and decided to give the business a new identity.
That was the moment when Kite Obsession was born.
The name represents exactly what kitesurfing has always been for me: more than a sport, a true obsession with the wind, the sea, and the freedom of being on the water.
More Than 20 Years of Kitesurfing in Tarifa
During our first 10 years, Kite Obsession was located near the Tarifa bus station.
For the last 10 years, you can find us at our current location on the corner of Polígono La Vega, right at the entrance of Tarifa.
Every day, we continue working with the same motivation that started this adventure: sharing our passion and helping people discover the incredible world of wind sports.
Our Passion: Sharing the Ocean Lifestyle
The best part of what we do is that we work with something we truly love.
Every day brings different conditions and new adventures. Depending on the wind, waves, and weather, you can find us enjoying:
- Kitesurfing
- Wing foil
- Surfing
- Surf foil
For us, every session is different, and that’s what makes life on the water so special.
A Kitesurf School Built on Experience
At Kite Obsession, our goal is not only to teach you how to ride a board and control a kite.
We want to share the knowledge gained from years of experience in Tarifa, one of Europe’s most famous wind destinations.
Whether you are a complete beginner taking your first kitesurf lesson, an intermediate rider looking to progress, or an experienced kitesurfer wanting to improve your technique, our team is here to guide you.
We offer:
- Beginner kitesurf courses
- Intermediate and advanced lessons
- Private and semi-private coaching
- Kitesurf equipment advice
- Local knowledge about Tarifa’s wind conditions and spots
Discover Kite Obsession
After many years on the water, our biggest reward is seeing students achieve their first rides, their first jumps, and their own personal milestones.
Kite Obsession continues to be a place where passion, experience, and the Tarifa lifestyle come together.
If you want to discover more about our courses, services, and kitesurf adventures, visit our website.
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see:
- Kitesurf lessons
- Student progress
- Local conditions
- Tips and advice
- Life at Kite Obsession
Thank you for being part of our journey.
We hope to welcome you soon in Tarifa and share our passion for the wind, the ocean, and kitesurfing.
See you on the water! 🌊
