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30 Things to Do in Tarifa Spain

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Top Things to Do in Tarifa Spain

If you are planning a trip to Tarifa Spain and looking for the best things to do, see, and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. Tarifa Spain sits in the Strait of Gibraltar; it is the southwesternmost point of Europe and the place where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea. It is named El Capital de Viento (wind capital) due to its 300 days of wind and is popular with kite surfers. Tarifa has white sand beaches, kite surfing, sand dunes, and tapas. This is a great spot to take a day trip to Morocco. Browse the list of must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal Tarifa Spain bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your Tarifa Spain trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Enjoy your time out of the office!

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Mirador El Estrecho

Things to Do in and Around Tarifa Spain

Enjoy the views from Mirador El Estrecho

Climb the base of the Castle of Guzman el Bueno for harbor views

Take kite surfing lessons

Take a whale and dolphin-watching cruise

Go horseback riding on the beach

Check out the Church of San Mateo

Explore the Baelo Claudia Roman ruins on the beach

Watch the windsurfers at Playa Punta Paloma

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Eat Almadraba tuna and boquerónes (anchovies)

See where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea

Hang out on the beach of Playa del Cañuelo

Wander the alleys around Carcel Real

Relax on Chica Beach

Go mountain biking in Alcornocales National Park

Take a beer bike tour

Walk along El Paseo Maritimo at sunset

Check out the storks in the Strait of Gibraltar

Go rock climbing

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Duna de Valdevaqueros

Go sandboarding at Duna de Valdevaqueros

Take a bike ride along the coast

Eat tapas

Learn about fish canning at La Conservera de Tarifa

Scuba dive in the Mediterranean

Swim in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea on the same day

Fly a kite on Playa de Los Lances

Check out St Mathew Church Door of Pardons

Head to Punta de Tarifa and stand on the southernmost point of Europe

Shop along Batalla del Salado

Take a siesta with the locals

Drive up the coast to Playa Bolonia to see the baby bulls on the beach

Check the Tarifa Spain Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.

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