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Tourist Guide for Tarifa Spain, the maps of the trails for the bikers paradise. Mountain biking is great both for the environment, dirt tracks and climbs and down hills but because of the temperatures with a gentle breeze to keep you cool!

Mountain Biking : The mountains in Tarifa reach 1000 m and in forest and untouched environment. Following the maps you will have the wind pushing you and keeping you cool

Mountain Biking Tarifa

Mountain biking in Tarifa
Mountain biking in Tarifa is as good as it gets. Mountain biking in Tarifa is the destination for many bikers. Mountain biking in Tarifa can be quite challenging at times. Mountain biking in Tarifa is for all levels. Mountain biking in Tarifa is known radical downhills and many dirt tracks. Mountain biking in Tarifa is also ideal for beginners, trails for all levels and out of busy roads. Mountain biking in Tarifa is great for expert bikers who enjoy long and technical rides. Mountain biking in Tarifa can be tricky when the winds are strong. However if you follow the maps instructions you can have the wind helping you and keeping you cool.. Mountain biking in Tarifa in the many routes the Acornocales national park offers. Mountain biking in Tarifa can be done by several hotels who rent bikes. Mountain biking in Tarifa can be an occasion to get a cheap bike in a well known shop near Malaga.
Mountain biking in Tarifa is varied in conditions and levels depending on the trail you choose. Mountain biking in Tarifa is the place chosen for the best events and Mountain biking competitions, Speed and slalom world cup are held here. Mountain biking in Tarifa is where the open Spanish Down Hill championship was held.
These are some of the popular trails for Mountain biking in Tarifa. You are advised to choose the direction of your trail depending on the wind direction. The wind is almost absent in most places in the mountains, and can really push you on the coast if you are going with it. The contrary can be practically impossible at times.

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Tarifa has become known as 'the Wind Capital' for many different reasons. Its wind reliability probably tops them all.It is very difficult to have two consecutive non windy days, as the detailed comparative chart shows.

In Tarifa mountain-biking comes second only to windsurfing (some would even put it before), as the surrounding mountains offer unique mountain-biking experiences.

The great variety of trails makes biking appealing at all levels.
Contrary to what you might expect, the climate is ideal all year round due to the winds that refresh the air.

We recommend that you consult a map and follow the suggested routes that, depending on the wind direction, will avoid you pedaling against wind.
Despite being a coastal town, Tarifa's off road routes easily reach an altitude of over 800 metres in less than 20 Km. with excellent downhill possibilities. Andalucias Downhill championship has often been held here.

If all this is not enough do not to forget that the Alcornocales National Park starts here and offers more dirt road than a normal person can pedal in a week, apart from the beautiful scenes and wild life displayed.

Other route will take you through many of the historical sites the several ancient cultures have left behind. See our cultural pages and discover how, despite not having a mountain bike at disposal, many invaders of the area traveled large distances to reach Tarifa. There must be something to it!
TRAIL km TIME LEVEL
Atlanterra 16 67min easy
La Plata 24 81min hard
El Betis 37 94min medium
Viciosa 48 140min hard
La Peña 25 80min medium
El Bujeo 26 85min medium
El Ojen 38 112min easy
Estrecho 28 122min hard
Time is the time it took me to complete the trail without stops. My level is fairly good... see if you can beat me!
Look at the map to see where the trails are