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creates unique wind conditions which have made it Europe's foremost destination for kitesurfing. The beach is also a favorite for windsurfing and similar sports, and has ample facilities for participants in these sports.
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468:Alonso Pérez de Guzmán
93:36.035496°N 5.629463°W
16:Beach in Tarifa, Spain
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392:Historia de Algeciras
222:against those of the
220:Alfonso XI of Castile
216:Afonso IV of Portugal
164:in Andalusia, Spain.
852:Beaches of Andalusia
801:Iglesia de San Mateo
493:Marquesado de Tarifa
473:Battle of Río Salado
212:Battle of Río Salado
98:36.035496; -5.629463
821:Torre de Guadalmesí
746:Isla de Las Palomas
627:Playa de Los Lances
617:Playa de El Cañuelo
612:Playa de Atlanterra
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160:, in the region of
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512:Geography
218:and King
84:5°37′46″W
531:El Bujeo
375:21 March
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268:Graykite
234:and the
177:Río Jara
590:Beaches
566:La Peña
551:Facinas
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451:History
244:Granada
240:Yusuf I
238:sultan
232:Morocco
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