TARIFA Economic Travel Guide
A perfect coastal city on the Andalusian route: Deniz, Sand, Sun and Surf..
A magnificent beach, beaches, sea, sand, surf and Tarifa! The city of Tarifa was named after Tariq Ibn Malik, who led the Muslim invasion in 710.. This city is located at the bottom of Spain at the intersection of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic ocean.. It is a unique city where you can see the African continent separated from Europe by Gibraltar, which is 14 km from Tarifa.
Being here gives people an interesting happiness.. The weather is warm and sunny throughout the year, but in some periods, very strong winds can cause sandstorms in the city.. Generally ideal for windsurfing and dangerous water sports enthusiasts, this city is our first and only recommendation for those who are considering where to go in Spain for a quiet and peaceful getaway.
ACCESS TO TARIFA: HOW TO GET TO TARIFA?
By plane: The closest airport to Tarifa is 1 by car from Malaga,
If valid If you have a visa, you can come here in 35 minutes from Gibraltar, which is a British territory.. You can click here to review the applications regarding Gibraltar visas.
By sea: You can travel between Tarifa and Morocco with fast FRS ferry ferries. Ferries run several times a day, and this sea journey takes about 35 minutes.
By bus: Cadiz, Seville, Algeciras and other cities and Tarifa several times a day. bus services are available.
TAIFA TERCITY TRANSPORTATION
Tarifa Since the city center and must-see places are very close to each other, the most ideal way of transportation in the city is walking.. In Tarifa city tour, you can visit the must-see places on foot by following the walking route we have prepared for you.
ACCOMMODATION IN TARIFA: TARIFA WHERE TO STAY IN Tarifa?. The beach stretching along the beach is very convenient for setting up tents.. Considering that the weather is suitable and warm, we recommend you to try it.. However, if you are not much of a camper type, you can evaluate various hotel and hostel alternatives on booking.com.
THINGS TO BE DONE IN TARIFA
Water sports: Tarifa is an ideal city to try water sports like windsurfing, kite surfing, diving and paddling, each more pleasurable and full of adrenaline.
You can also travel around by horse riding or mountain bike. If you wish, you can just relax on the soft sands.
Watch the whales: You can take a cruise with whales by joining a boat tour that takes about 2 hours. Many tours offer different organizational packages. Some of the tours are Firmm, Whale Watch Tarifa on Avenida de la Constitución, or Centro de Interpretación de Cetáceos on Avenida Fuerzas Armadas.
WHAT TO EAT IN TARIFA? WHAT TO DRINK?
You can sit on the terrace of any restaurant or cafe near the sea in this city, where you can easily find many food alternatives from risotto to tapas in recipes, and you can enjoy both the sun and the food to the fullest.
Here, fish in particular is both high quality and affordable. If you like seafood, you should try tuna here, “Tortillas de camarón” which is actually unique to Cadiz, and “Ortigas” as a local delicacy.
SHOPPING ON TARIFA
Tarifa is not actually a place to shop. In other words, we do not think that you will come to this city and take the time to shop.. This is rather a small seaside town and you won’t find large shopping malls or busy streets with boutique shops here.. You can meet your urgent needs from small tradesmen’s shops, but we recommend that especially those who want to camp come here by doing their big grocery shopping.
TARIFA CITY TOUR
After visiting the city center on this walking route we prepared for you, we planned a tour to the port and beaches. You can follow it with pleasure.
Puerta de Jerez: This historic district is an entrance gate protecting the old city centre.
Iglesia de San Mateo: Narrow on your way this gothic 16th century will meet you in the street. You can visit the church.
Climbing the stairs at the end of Calle Coronel Moscardó and following Calle Aljaranda from the left, you will reach the point where you will witness a magnificent view of Africa, and at an altitude of 851 meters, Musa You will see one of the Hercules columns named “Pillars of Hercules”.
Castillo de Guzmán el Bueno: One of the most beautiful medieval castles where you can enjoy the view of Tarifa and Gibraltar.
When you continue from Tarifa Port (Puerto de Tarifa, Port of Tarifa) and Tarifa Beach (Playa Tarifa), you will see Castillo de Santa Catalina.
The extreme point of Tarifa (Punta de Tarifa): the southernmost tip of Ibera, namely Portugal and Spain and even the southernmost of Europe..
Pigeon Island (Isla de las Palomas, Island of Pigeons): The southernmost point of Punta de Tarifa, Tarifa You can go to Isla de las Palomas, the island located at the end of the island, and take a break at the Playa Chica beach.. Remembering that there are kite and windsurfing activities from Tarifa’s beach, you can guess how windy it is, especially in winter.. So much so that the road connecting the island to the mainland turns into a sandstorm.
FUN AND NIGHTLIFE IN TARIFA
Tarifa is not a place where nightclubs or discos, crazy parties can be held. In the name of nightlife, we recommend that you choose one of the seaside restaurants where you can have a quiet and peaceful dinner.. Maybe you can go to the beach for a drink later
OTHER PLACES TO VISIT NEARBY: ALTERNATIVE TOURS
- Punta Paloma beach, located 10 km from the city, is a must-see with its beach and camping area.
- Playa de los Lances, on the other hand, is an ideal place for families with children, as a virgin beach.
- We also recommend 2 for Cadiz city tour. We also recommend the day plan here. You can travel between Tarifa and Cadiz by passing through beautiful points on this route.
Sanlúcar de Barrameda 50 to Cadiz It is a fishing town located at a distance of km.. You should definitely visit this town where you will have a pleasant time with its magnificent beaches and delicious seafood.
Chipiona is a white village by the coast.. Famous for the famous singer Rocío Jurado born here, this village has the highest lighthouse in Spain.
El Puerto de Santa Maria: Located in this town, Castillo You can visit the San Marcos castle. The sherry “fino” produced here is both light and dry. El Puerto de Santa Maria forms the triangle of Jerez and Sanlúcar Sherry. The third largest bullring after Madrid and Valencia, The Plaza de Toros, is another must-see here.
Castillo de San Marcos This 12th century castle is an important tourist attraction of the city.
Playa de la Victoria: It is a long and magnificent beach where you can watch the Atlantic Ocean.
Roche is a settlement with many houses with its pristine beaches.
Conil With its virgin beaches and deep blue waters it is a small and white town to visit.
Los Caños de Meca is a place with excellent beaches, cliffs and pine trees surrounded by many campsites for bungalow accommodation.
Vejer de la Frontera after being used as a castle for centuries, it bordered North Africa and therefore took the name “de la frontera” Truck. With its white houses lined up on the mountainside and its magnificent view overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Vejer is a place you should visit in Andalusia.
Bolonia is a coastal city of Tarifa. Playa de Bolonia (Bolonia Beach) is 3.8 kilometers long and has an average width of 70 meters. You will see the ruins of the Romans in many cities of Spain, but Baelo Claudia is one of the rare places that is still untouched and preserved in its original state.
TARIFA TRAVEL NOTES
- You can go to Tarifa anytime from April to the end of October.
- Andalusia is a city you should definitely not skip on your route, you should direct your route to this city at the southernmost tip of Spain without being lazy. We recommend it.
- You can find our blog post here for all the places and information you will see in Andalusia tour.
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