Tarifa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Tarifa
Let the easterly and westerly winds carry you to the temple of windsurfing. The destination’s magnetism will captivate you with its historical past and love for nature.

Although Tarifa is synonymous with the sea and watersports, during your holidays in Tarifa, your starting point will be a stroll through the town. Its old quarter is enclosed by medieval walls, declared a Site of Cultural Interest. Two important sections can be identified, one from the Islam era and another reflects Christian times. Of the three gates into the historical city, only Puerta de Jerez from the 13th century remains.

Our cheap holidays in Tarifa offer you the chance to wander down narrow cobbled streets and admire the interior courtyards of the typical houses. You’ll come across the Church of San Mateo, the town’s main church, as well as the Chapel of Santiago, built on the remains of a mosque. There are loads of craft shops, restaurants and bars on Calle San Francisco, the epicentre of Tarifa’s night life, or Calle Batalla del Salado, where you’ll find the majority of surf shops.

Exit towards Paseo de la Alameda, on which you’ll catch sight of the statue of Guzmán El Bueno, defender of Tarifa from the Moors in the 15th century. Continue on to the Castle of Guzmán El Bueno, a medieval fortress with privileged views of the Strait, making it seem so close you could almost touch it.

With our package holidays in Tarifa, explore miles of crystal clear water, fine sand and marine depths that attract windsurfers and kitesurfers and all others who want to enjoy dolphin and whale watching or relax on some of Spain’s prettiest beaches. They are well worth a visit: check out the beaches of Bolonia (declared a natural monument), Valdevaqueros (with its extensive active dunes still in formation), the cliffs of Punta Paloma and its mud baths, Los Lances (a kitesurfer’s paradise) and the urban Playa Chica.

Find holiday deals to Tarifa and enjoy the area’s local tuna and Moroccan influenced dishes, a trip to Andalusia’s past and connection with nature.

Where to stay in Tarifa

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Urbanización Atlanterra

Unique features of Urbanización Atlanterra include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Atlanterra Beach or Cueva de las Orcas while you're exploring the area.

Urbanización Atlanterra
Hotel Tarifa Lances by Q Hotels
Hotel Tarifa Lances by Q Hotels
4 out of 5
Calle Batalla del Salado S/N, Playa, de los Lances, Campo de Gibraltar, Tarifa, Cadiz
The price is ₹6,351 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
₹6,351
₹6,985 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Tarifa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (348 reviews)
Reception could improve
"We had a great short stay. The reception staff were not that good at English and at first they could not find our reservation. Then they thought it was for only one person. The keys to the rooms did not work several times and they tried billing us for 2 parking even though we only listed 1 plate. ..."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2024

Hotel Tarifa Lances by Q Hotels
Hotel & Spa La Residencia Puerto
Hotel & Spa La Residencia Puerto
4 out of 5
Calle Alcalde Juan Nunez, 8, Tarifa
The price is ₹11,505 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
₹11,505
₹12,656 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Tarifa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 beach bars and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (261 reviews)
Spectacular
"Fantastic property, nice restaurant with flamenco show, great options for breakfast, close to ferry for Morocco love to return"

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2024

Hotel & Spa La Residencia Puerto
Hotel Convento Tarifa
Hotel Convento Tarifa
1 out of 5
C/ Batalla Del Salado 14, Tarifa, Cadiz
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹6,948 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
₹6,948
₹7,643 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Tarifa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (205 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff. Conveniently located near the Old Town and ferry terminal. Room was clean."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2024

Hotel Convento Tarifa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
TAIGA TARIFA
TAIGA TARIFA
2 out of 5
Carretera Nacional 340 Kilómetro, 74, Tarifa, Cadiz
Stay at this campsite in Tarifa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Bolonia and Playa Valdevaqueros are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (14 reviews)
"Un tuffo nella tranquillità e nella natura. La tenda è confortevole e spaziosa, con un patio esterno fantastico, i letti comodi anche se i cuscini sono bassi. Il profumo di legna delle pareti metteva a proprio agio. Consiglio per ricaricarsi"

Reviewed on 26 Sep 2024

TAIGA TARIFA
El Rancho
El Rancho
3 out of 5
Pedro Valiente N6, Tarifa, Cadiz
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Tarifa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Playa de los Lances and Ensenada de los ...
7.6/10 Good! (19 reviews)
gorgeous beach close by but hotel nothing special.
"After booking I received an email stating that I needed to check I by 17:30 otherwise there was an extra 20€ charge. I specifically made sure I was booking a room with a microwave, but when checking in the receptionist said twin rooms don't have kitchen, I had to show her the description on hotels.com ..."

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2024

El Rancho
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Tarifa

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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Very windy town so the Sun can be deceptive, nice and cheap places to eat & drink, not a lot of spoken English but enough to get by. Lots of nice places to visit in and around Tarifa

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Tarifa is a nice quiet town with pleasant people. It was very windy the week I visited and ideal for kite surfers. Although Tarifa is a nice place there isn’t an awful lot to do. Whale watching possible but cancelled due to wind.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I love tarifa, its just such a chill place, where i live i cant find clothes i like but Tarifa rocks for the boho style. Beaches are endless, camping, horses, nature trails, surfing etc

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great tapas and restaurants and not expensive

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Thoroughly recommend

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Very weather dependant. We went for the boat trip to see dolphins and whales but the weather was to windy for the boats to go out. Not a lot else to do if you don't have a car.

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