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Tarifa is a walled white town at the southern tip of Spain, on the Strait of Gibraltar, known for wind, kitesurfing beaches and views of Morocco.

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Tarifa stands at the southernmost point of mainland Spain and Europe, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean in the Strait of Gibraltar, only about 14 km from Africa at the narrowest point. The old town is enclosed by Moorish walls and entered through the Puerta de Jerez, and the castle of Guzmán el Bueno, which began as a tenth-century Moorish fortress, overlooks the harbour.

The wind, the levante from the east and the poniente from the west, blows for much of the year and has made Tarifa a centre for kitesurfing and windsurfing on the long beaches of Playa de los Lances and Valdevaqueros. Boats go out to watch whales and dolphins in the strait. Along the coast, the Roman ruins of Baelo Claudia stand beside the dune and beach at Bolonia, and Tangier is across the water.

Bluefin tuna from the almadraba traps of Cádiz province, fresh grilled fish and small fried shrimp fritters are on every menu, with chilled fino sherry. Beef comes from the local retinto breed of cattle. The sea breeze cools the summer, while the levante can blow for days on end.

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  • Day trips to Malaga

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Day trips from Tarifa

10

Guided tours in Tarifa

15

Outdoor and adventure activities in Tarifa

21

Go beyond Tarifa

  1. Tangier · 35 km

    Cape Spartel

    6 hr, 30 min4.811k reviewsfrom $25
  2. Tangier · 35 km

    Caves of Hercules

    6–7 hr4.810k reviewsfrom $23
  3. Tétouan · 54 km

    Medina of Tétouan

    8–10 hr4.8423 reviewsfrom $33
  4. Tétouan · 54 km

    Feddan Park

    8–10 hr4.964 reviewsfrom $38
  5. Cádiz · 84 km

    La Caleta Beach

    3 hr4.82k reviewsfrom $6
  6. Cádiz · 84 km

    Genovés Park (Parque Genovés)

    2.5–3 hr4.71k reviewsfrom $6
  7. Marbella · 85 km

    Marbella Old Town

    6 hr4.6160 reviewsfrom $12
  8. Marbella · 85 km

    Paseo Maritimo

    3 hr4.9155 reviewsfrom $29
  9. Chefchaouen · 99 km

    Chefchaouen Medina

    12 hr4.87k reviewsfrom $11
  10. Chefchaouen · 99 km

    Place Outa el Hammam

    9 hr4.93k reviewsfrom $11
  11. Malaga · 132 km

    Malaga Alcazaba

    2–3 hr4.910k reviewsfrom $5
  12. Malaga · 132 km

    Malaga Cathedral (Cathedral de la Encarnación)

    2–3 hr4.98k reviewsfrom $1

Questions about Tarifa

What is there to do in Tarifa?
We list 64 experiences in Tarifa. The largest groups are day trips (12), city tours (6).
What is the most popular experience in Tarifa?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Tangier Private Tour with Ferry & Lunch from Tarifa", rated 5.0 out of 5 from 469 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Tarifa take?
The typical experience in Tarifa lasts about 7 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 10 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Tarifa?
The operator lists free cancellation on 84% of the 64 experiences we hold for Tarifa. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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