Frey Ponce de Leão

I had an amazing experience with Tarifa Max Kitesurfing and can highly recommend this school to anyone looking to learn or improve their kitesurfing skills. My instructor Frey was absolutely great - very patient, always super helpful, and consistently gave clear, useful tips and instructions that really helped me progress. Learning with him was always fun and, most importantly, I felt safe and supported throughout every lesson. Thank you for all the lessons! Gulia, the owner, was also fantastic - super friendly, welcoming, and a great teacher herself. She creates such a positive and encouraging atmosphere at the school. The equipment was high quality and well-maintained, which made a big difference in both comfort and confidence on the water. Overall, everything was very well organized and professional, while still keeping a relaxed and enjoyable vibe.

I had my first Kite lessons in Prea with Kite School Preá and Frey as my teacher. The school was perfect organised and really friendly. The lessons with Frey were really nice. I learnt a lot from him and had a lot uf fun. Can highly recommend him!!!

Instrutor muito bem capacitado, atento a todos detalhes, principalmente à questão da segurança. Ótima didática, claro e objetivo nas explicações. Progressão bem planejada, sendo as aulas essencialmente práticas. Ótimo instrutor. Gostei muito.

I felt safe and really well taken care of with Frey from the very first moment. His calm way of teaching helps a lot, especially in some situations when he simply reminds you to breathe. :) He goes into great detail, which really helped me understand what I was doing, and he lets you practice on your own at the water before coming back with clear tips and improvements. He encourages you to make your own decisions and build confidence, while always staying attentive and ready to help, it’s the perfect balance between pushing you and keeping you calm. Frey is also a very honest person, and I really appreciated that, along with his humor and his way of being during the lessons. I had much fun learning with him and already miss the kite sessions. I can honestly recommend him as a kite teacher to anyone, and I hope that in the future, when I’m a more advanced independent Kite Girl, I’ll get the chance to take another lesson with him hehe. Grazie mille, Frey! 🪁

Super initiation au Kite avec Frey. Très pédagogue, plein de super conseils adaptés à mon niveau, et surtout une énergie hyper positive qui met tout de suite en confiance. Les explications sont claires, l’ambiance est top et on progresse vite. Je recommande à 100 % pour débuter le kite dans les meilleures conditions 🤙🌊

Ich kann wirklich nur Gutes über Frey sagen. Er achtet sehr stark auf Sicherheit, was beim Kiten extrem wichtig ist und mir immer ein gutes Gefühl gegeben hat. Gerade bei Details ist er sehr genau, manchmal sind es Kleinigkeiten, auf die er hinweist, die am Ende aber einen riesigen Unterschied machen. Dadurch lernt man die Basics richtig sauber. Gleichzeitig lässt er einen viel selbst machen, was ich super fand. Mit jeder Stunde habe ich gemerkt, dass ich besser werde und echten Progress mache und genau das will man von einem guten Instructor. Die Kommunikation war immer easy, sein Englisch ist top. Insgesamt ein sehr guter, unterstützender und professioneller Kite-Lehrer, den ich definitiv weiterempfehlen kann.

An absolutely incredible instructor. I've had several instructors before at other spots, and he was by far the best. He shares so much, listens attentively, and finds the right words. He really tries to listen and understand what you're feeling in order to then offer the perfect words. Plus, he's a wonderful, reassuring person; you can tell he genuinely wants you to progress and share his knowledge. In short, thank you again, and see you soon!

I had an amazing experience learning kitesurfing with Frey. From the very first lesson, he always put my safety first, which made me feel calm and supported. Especially since I was quite nervous in the waves at the beginning. Frey is incredibly kind and patient, with a great sense of humor that kept the lessons fun and motivating. He explained things in a way I had never heard before, and I learned so many important details that were never mentioned in my previous kite sessions with other instructors. What I appreciated most is how perfectly he pushed me: just enough to help me progress, but never so much that I lost my confidence or courage. Thanks to his encouragement and trust in me, I felt braver every day. By day 3, I actually managed to ride a bit. Yay! I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor and would 100% recommend Frey to anyone who wants to learn or improve their kitesurfing in a safe, supportive, and positive environment

I want to express my deepest appreciation for you as a kitesurfing instructor. More than just teaching techniques, you completely transformed the way I see and feel the sport. From the very beginning, your professionalism, patience, and genuine passion created an environment where learning felt natural, safe, and exciting. You have a rare talent for teaching: you break down complex movements with clarity, stay calm under all conditions, and always know exactly when to push and when to encourage. That balance made me feel confident on the water and, more importantly, made me enjoy every step of the learning process. Because of you, kitesurfing became more than a lesson. It became a passion. You didn’t just teach me how to control the kite or ride the board; you helped me connect with the wind, the ocean, and the freedom that comes with the sport. That feeling is something I’ll carry with me every time I ride. I’m truly grateful for your guidance, your energy, and your commitment to teaching at such a high level. You are an exceptional instructor and an inspiration. I would recommend you without hesitation to anyone who wants not only to learn kitesurfing, but to fall in love with it.

O instrutor Frey possui execelente metodologia. Fizemos o passo a passo e ao final cumprimos tudo que pretendíamos com o curso. Além de tudo o instrutor foi muito atencioso e respeitoso, tornando o período de treino muito agradável.