Discover 7 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Tarifa (Spain). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Castle of Tarifa, Iglesia de San Mateo, and Puerta de Jerez. Also, be sure to include Punta de Tarifa in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Tarifa (Andalusia).
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Castle of Tarifa
Also known as: Castillo de Tarifa
Fortress in Tarifa, Spain. The Castle of Tarifa, also known as Castle of Guzmán el Bueno or Castle of the Guzmáns is a castle in the coastal town of Tarifa in Spain.[1]
Address: Calle Guzman el Bueno, 11380 Tarifa
Iglesia de San Mateo
Parish in Tarifa, Spain. Iglesia de San Mateo is the main church of Tarifa in the Province of Cadiz, Spain. It was supposed to have been built in 1506 on the remains of an old mosque, although worship at the church has only been mentioned in documents since 1534, another date given for its inauguration. Numerous alterations have been made to the church over the centuries. The main Baroque facade was designed by architect Torcuato Cayon de la Vega in 1774, and the work was completed four years later under the direction of maestro Carlos Hermida. The bell tower has a square, robust base, and is topped with a fluted dome. The Capilla del Sagrario was restored in 1899, a magnificent dome on scallops that extends to the ground forming three semicircular chapels.[2]
Address: Calle Sancho IV El Bravo 1V, 11380 Tarifa
Puerta de Jerez
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Punta de Tarifa
Punta de Tarifa or Punta Marroquí is the southernmost point of the Iberian Peninsula and Continental Europe. It is located in the province of Cádiz and the autonomous community of Andalusia on the Atlantic end of the Straits of Gibraltar. The coast of Morocco can be seen from this point.
The point is the southeastern tip of the former island, known as Isla de Tarifa or Isla de Las Palomas, located offshore and now connected to the mainland by a causeway. The island was occupied by a military installation between the 1930s and 2001.
The name of Tarifa, both for the island and for the municipality, originates from Tarif ibn Malik, who in 711 started here the Islamic conquest of Hispania.[3]
Port of Tarifa
Also known as: Puerto de Tarifa
The Port of Tarifa is a commercial harbor for fishing and passenger boats, located in the Andalusian town of Tarifa. It is managed by the Port Authority of Algeciras and is the closest European port to North Africa and on the main shipping route to Tangier in Morocco and Ceuta. It has a length of 25 metres, and depth of 50 metres.[4]
Playa de Los Lances
Mirador El Estrecho
