Tarifa

Town · Andalusia, 🇪🇸 Spain

Population 18,613

Area 420 km²

Time zone Europe/Madrid, Africa/Algiers

Official website www.aytotarifa.com

Tarifa

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Tarifa's Absolute Essentials

Tarifa sits at the southernmost tip of continental Europe, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea. This collection features the well-preserved Roman ruins of Baelo Claudia and the massive Bolonia sand dune. The town's historical architecture is represented by the 16th-century San Mateo church and the medieval Puerta de Jerez. Natural highlights include the El Estrecho Natural Park, spanning coastal cliffs and diverse ecosystems, and the Cueva del Moro, which contains Paleolithic rock art overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar.

El Pantera / CC-BY-SA-3.0

Panoramic Viewpoints and Lighthouses

This collection spans the Strait of Gibraltar, featuring vantage points from the southernmost point of continental Europe. It includes historical maritime landmarks like the 19th-century Faro de la Isla de Tarifa and the 16th-century watchtower of Faro de Camarinal. The list highlights critical bird-watching observatories such as Cazalla and Guadalmesí, essential for monitoring seasonal migrations between Europe and Africa. Visitors can also observe the massive mobile dunes of Valdevaqueros and clear vistas of the Moroccan coastline across the narrow 14-kilometer strait.

Diego Delso / CC BY-SA 4.0

Ancient Ruins and Towers

This collection highlights the diverse architectural heritage of Tarifa and the surrounding coastline. It features the exceptionally well-preserved Roman town of Baelo Claudia, including its forum, theater, and market. The list also encompasses strategic coastal watchtowers like Torre de la Peña and Torre Vigía Guadalmesi, which once defended the Strait of Gibraltar. Within the town, the 13th-century Puerta de Jerez and the Gothic-Mudejar Iglesia de Santa María showcase the region's medieval history and military significance.

Tarifa — Map

Tarifa — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, June, September, October

Select a month

Typical weather in January

Poor

11° (feels like 8°) · extremes -3°–15°
2° at night
7 rainy days
10 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in February

Fair

12° (feels like 10°) · extremes -2°–17°
2° at night
8 rainy days
11 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in March

Good

15° (feels like 13°) · extremes 0°–23°
5° at night
9 rainy days
11 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in April

Great

19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 4°–25°
8° at night
9 rainy days
12 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in May

Great

22° · extremes 6°–31°
11° at night
8 rainy days
14 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in June

Great

29° · extremes 11°–35°
16° at night
4 rainy days
19 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in July

Fair

33° (feels like 34°) · extremes 15°–38°
20° at night
1 rainy day
28 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Up to 10 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Fair

34° · extremes 16°–38°
20° at night
1 rainy day
26 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Up to 10 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Great

28° · extremes 10°–35°
16° at night
4 rainy days
17 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in October

Great

21° · extremes 5°–28°
11° at night
8 rainy days
13 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in November

Good

15° (feels like 13°) · extremes 1°–20°
6° at night
9 rainy days
10 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in December

Fair

11° (feels like 8°) · extremes -2°–15°
2° at night
8 rainy days
12 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Climate data: Open-Meteo Climate API (EC_Earth3P_HR) · 1991–2020

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Spanish
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +34

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