Travel Guides · Costa de la Luz

Tarifa

Wind, old town, cafés, kites, dunes and the southern edge of Europe.

Personal note

Tarifa has many faces. Come for wind and sea, stay for cafés, markets and evenings in the old town.

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Parking

Good parking changes the whole Tarifa day.

01Our tip

Direkt am Strand

Great for a quick way to the water.

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02Our tip

Gleich ums Eck

Often there is still a spot here.

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03Our tip

Umzäunt und kostenpflichtig

Not romantic, but practical and safe.

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Food and cafés

From burgers to Moroccan food, Tarifa is easy if everyone wants something different.

06Our tip

Brio Tarifa

Vegetarian, creative and healthy.

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08Our tip

Altstadt-Tor Bar

Busy, lively and full of atmosphere.

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10Our tip

Kleine Tapas-Bar

Small, charming and very tasty.

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11Our tip

Marokkanisches Restaurant

Authentic and aromatic.

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12Our tip

Bar am belebten Platz

Hearty and lively, with a good spot for people-watching.

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13Our tip

Markthalle Tarifa

Pata Negra at the butcher and excellent boquerones at the food stall.

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14Our tip

Balneario Beach Club

Sundowner with a view.

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15Our tip

Espresso Numero C

Modern coffee and pistachio roll.

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16Our tip

Bonjour

Lovely café by the market hall; we almost always stop here.

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Nature, sport and useful stops

The best Tarifa day has a little wind, a little movement and at least one wide view.

17Our tip

Kitesurf-Spot

A spot with strong wind and professionals around.

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18Our tip

Specialized Store

Ask here for mountain-bike tips.

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19Our tip

Dünen von Valdevaqueros

Almost like a desert, great for photos and wandering.

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20Our tip

Tarifuel

Fuel, car wash and laundry in one place.

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21Our tip

Hauke Souvenirs

Sea-inspired art and souvenirs with soul.

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23Our tip

Atlantik trifft Mittelmeer

The point where two seas meet.

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Our easy day plan

  1. Park before entering the old town.
  2. Coffee around the market hall.
  3. Choose wind, beach, dunes or old-town tapas depending on the day.

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