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The pristine white beaches of Tarifa are just as majestic as the 800-year-old castle that stands proudly in this southern Spanish town. Windsurfing or kitesurfing is an absolute must, and the sea sparkles with the promise of bustling marine life—perfect for enthusiastic scuba divers. At night, Tarifa itself sparkles with bars, nightclubs and tapas bars galore.
Restaurants in Tarifa
1. Playa de Bolonia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Christina M
The kids had fun jumping on the dunes. Great for a walk on the beach and watching all the kite and windsurfers
2. Playa de Valdevaqueros
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 601 reviews
Reviewed By Blueskies_sunshine14 - Lancashire
This beach was the main reason I booked a trip to Tarifa in the first place.
I had seen so many photos online and just had to see it for myself.
It’s so beautiful and the beach stretches on for miles. It’s seriously stunning. The dunes give the beach a lovely back drop and are great for taking photos of the landscape at the top.
The beach was full of windsurfers. Both newbies and experts so anyone can have a go so long as they book. I just admired the view but it did look like lots of fun!
3. Los Lances Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 488 reviews
Reviewed By Wineaux FromAlexandria - Alexandria, Virginia
Los Lances Beach ... central to the town of Tarifa ... is a wonderful beach. Wide. White fluffy sand. The water near the beach is shallow but even in August COLD. Several nice restaurants over looking the beach where you can have lunch or dinner.
4. Punta Paloma
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By malcolm c - Lowestoft, United Kingdom
You turn off the main road towards Paloma and after a short distance it's like driving through Sahara. There are huge sand dunes leading from sea to half way up a big hill. The road goes though middle. Lots of windsurfing and kite Surfing going on. Beautiful views over sea to Africa and tarifa.
5. Castillo de Guzman el Bueno
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4 based on 329 reviews
Reviewed By heleneshaw - Auchterarder, United Kingdom
Wonderful views of the sea, town and Africa. Walks along top of walls and also at ground level showing a range of details. Good information boards in Spanish and English. QR codes for French and German. You get an information sheet on entrance which costs €4 for an adult. There are examples of battle weaponry , suits of armour and cannon balls made of stone. The building is in various states of being excavated,restored and maintained. There is a good museum inside the keep. Toilets in the church and keep. The church has roman ruins and is very peaceful. Parking outside the castle on the road surrounding the port is free. We stayed in the castle around an hour.
6. Isla de Las Palomas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 190 reviews
Reviewed By Maria M - Birkenhead, United Kingdom
Having walked across the causeway dodging the spray whipped up by the sea in the very windy conditions we arrived at The Isla and continued walking through into what looked like an abandoned army base. There were gates but they were wide open. Looked really interesting but the wild flowers and bird life was even more interesting.
However our visit was short lived when we were approached by a car and politely asked to leave. Evidently it is an immigration centre and only accessible to the public by applying for a permit and accompanied by a guide. We'll know for next time. The walk across the causeway is worthwhile, as is Reading the large information board just by the entrance to the camp. If it's very windy prepare for a wetting and a sand blasting.
7. Puerta de Jerez
Overall Ratings
4 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By Paul B - Maastricht, The Netherlands
The entire inner city of Tarifa used to be enclosed by Moorish city walls. Of the four original gates, the 'Puerta de Jerez' is the only remaining one.
The city walls and gates were initially probably built in the 9th century, but were definitely rebuilt/reinforced in the 13th and 14th century.
The arched gate is flanked by two towers from a later date.
8. Church of San Mateo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By Ortlinde - Las Vegas, Nevada
Lovely exterior. Inside gothic type architecture. Ceilings are carved stone and very interesting. It Is very heavy with Spanish elements including many, many satues and side alars with candles. Surely a nice place of reflection for giving thanks for all the gifts given to us by God.
