Discover Spain - Tarifa

Flag of Tarifa

Tarifa is a Spanish city, located in the province of Cadiz and the autonomous community of Andalusia.
The city covers an area of 419.7 km² and has 17,736 inhabitants since the last census of the population. The population density is 42.3 inhabitants per km² on the city.

Surrounded by Algeciras, Ceuta and Barbate, Tarifa is located 19 km southwest of Algeciras the largest city in the area.
Located 13 meters above sea level, the city of Tarifa has geographical coordinates Latitude: 36 ° 0 '46' 'North
Longitude: 5 ° 36 '11' 'west.
The Mayor of Tarifa is Miguel Manella Guerrero.

The Andalusian city of Tarifa is located in southern Spain in the province of Cadiz. Its location allows its visitors to enjoy a variety of activities, from whale watching to visits to historic sites, and of course, by the bustling nightlife.

Small anecdote: The city of Tarifa owes its name to the Muslim king Tariff ibn Malik who conquered this part of Spain in 710 AD. BC, only a year before the Muslim invasion of Spain.

Visit Guzman El Bueno Street

In Guzmán El Bueno street you will find one of the best preserved castles in Andalusia. It was built by the Caliph Abd-ar-Rahman III in 960. However, it bears the name of the Christian head of state Guzmán El Bueno who defended the city from the Arab invasion in 1294 and who sacrificed his own son in the battle .

You can walk on the walls of the castle for only 4 €. From there, one enjoys a wonderful view of Africa located only 15 km fromThe province of Cadiz is known for its beautiful beaches that are part of the Costa de la Luz. Among these paradisiacal places, the beaches of Tarifa appear in good place. Enjoy the ideal temperatures and the crystal clear water that caresses the shoreline with more or less intensity depending on the day.

Bolonia beach and Valdevaqueros beach are some of the best beaches in Cadiz. Do not miss the opportunity to say "I was there"! Tarifa.

As you start climbing the El Estrecho viewpoint, located 6 km from Tarifa, you will gradually see a complete panorama. You will see the African coast and one of the "columns of Hercules". This is Jebel Musa, a mountain in northern Morocco that rises to 815 meters above sea level.

In the past, the columns of Hercules, Jebel Musa and Gibraltar were considered as the borders of the world.

Outdoor sports are the classic of Tarifa. Thanks to its perfect geographical location; it is located where the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean meet, the city of Tarifa enjoys a strong wind and strong waves that make it one of the best places in Europe to practice water sports vivid.

Between Tarifa and Punta Paloma, 10 km northwest of the city, you will find more than 30 shops where you can rent a complete equipment for windsurfing and kiteboarding. These shops also offer introductory courses to make you a "real pro"!

If you are not attracted to extreme sports, you can go diving in the crystal clear waters in front of Tarifa, especially around the island of Palomas.

The best time to observe whales and dolphins is undoubtedly the period between April and October, as they travel from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. .

We suggest you choose a non-profit business for your getaway as their main goal is to protect these beautiful animals. Among these companies, the FIRMM (Foundation for Information and Research on Marine Animals) offers tours to discover all species of dolphins and whales, in glass-bottomed boats. Do not miss the opportunity to participate in the cause for marine animals!

The Grand Recorrido 7 is the second best known hiking trail in Spain, after the road to Santiago. It crosses all Spain from Tarifa to Andorra. This route crosses the provinces of Cádiz and Malaga and makes you discover wonderful places such as Grazalema and Ronda. His route also crosses the provinces of Cordoba and Jaén.

Every first Sunday of September is the most anticipated date of the year for Tarifa. It celebrates the moment in which the Virgin of the Light, patron saint of the city, was moved to Tarifa. Since this event the city of Tarifa organizes every year a fair of a week during which you can dance to the rhythm of the Andalusian music and restore you in the typical Spanish stands.