About Tarifa - Costa de la Luz - Southern Spain
Tarifa is a hard working, traditional but welcoming Spanish town, fishing port and surfers playground. Tarifa has lots to share with you, as you can see in this brief 'Welcome to Tarifa' promotional video, such as:
Access and Activities
Easy Access
Low cost flights with easy access via Gibraltar (45mins), Jerez (1hr 45) or Malaga (1hr 50). Great Beaches & Wildlife 10km of pristine, undeveloped white sandy beaches (from Los Lances to Arte Vida, Valdevaqueros to Dunas), the Rio Jara lagoon and protected Natural Parks ('El Parque del Estrecho'). Best Sports and Activities Arguably the best kite / wind surfing in Europe - see the current conditions via the web cams on our weather and surfing page. There are lots of other activities such as biking, horse riding, diving, climbing, golf, bird watching and regular whale / dolphin watching boat trips. Natural Charm and Beauty The magnificent ancient walled old town is full of churches, charming cafes, shops and bars. Stunning views of Morocco, North Africa just 14km away and only 35 mins by frequent daily FRS ferries to Tangier. |
Food and Culture
Good Food and Wine
Wide range of excellent restaurants - local, regional, international and a growing number of vegetarian - all at very reasonable prices. Local Shopping There is a wide range of surf, boutique & local craft / art shops to suit any budget - all within easy walking distance of our La Tortuga I studio. Cultural Diversity Tarifa has a rich history from Roman, Moorish (714 AD/CE) to modern day, strong Spanish traditions (like Semana Santa and the Feria). It has as truly cosmopolitan mix of all ages and interests as this Virtual Tour of Tarifa will show you. So do enjoy the Costa de la Luz in the Cadiz district of the wonderful Andalucia region of Spain. Please do get in touch with us if you want to know more or to share your experiences. Tarifa Videos There are lots of videos about Tarifa on YouTube and Vimeo. These include local pro kiters, like Gisela Pulido and Liam Whaley, local agency promotions and diverse holiday videos. |
Find out more about Tarifa
If you're new to Tarifa, you might enjoy a classic introduction to "a beautiful way of life". You can also get some basic facts about Tarifa and the Andalucia region on the Places in the World website.
You might like to see a more personal, multimedia view of Tarifa Life via our Facebook page, our Tumblr site, or the original TarifaStudios blog.
You might like to see a more personal, multimedia view of Tarifa Life via our Facebook page, our Tumblr site, or the original TarifaStudios blog.
