Europe's southernmost town, a windy, laid-back surf hub of white sand beaches, with Morocco just 35 minutes across the strait. Here's what Tarifa is like, when to go and how long to stay.
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Temperatures are the average daytime high in °C.
May, June, September and October are best, warm with fewer crowds and good whale and dolphin watching. July and August are busy with Spanish holidaymakers. It's windy most of the year, which is great for kitesurfing but can make beach days blowy, so check whether the Levante or Poniente wind is blowing.
A long white beach with huge dunes and colourful kites in the sky.
A wild beach with a giant dune and Roman ruins of Baelo Claudia.
Boat trips into the Strait of Gibraltar, one of the best places in Europe to see them.
Tarifa is Europe's kitesurfing capital, with schools for beginners.
Catch the 35-minute ferry to Morocco for the day.
White lanes, a castle and a lively evening scene.
Yes, especially if you like wild beaches and outdoor sports. It's relaxed, with a young, surfy feel and a pretty old town.
It can be. Wind is what makes it famous for kitesurfing, but on calm days the beaches are glorious. Some beaches are more sheltered depending on the wind direction.
Fly into Gibraltar, about 45 minutes' drive away, or Málaga, about 2 hours. Seville and Jerez are other options.
May, June, September and October, around 22 to 26°C.
Yes. Fast ferries reach Tangier in about 35 minutes, and many companies offer guided day trips.
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