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Playa de Bolonia
A wild dune-backed Atlantic beach beside the Roman ruins of Baelo Claudia, with views across to Morocco.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Tarifa
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
About Tarifa
Tarifa is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Algeciras, 27km from Rock of Gibraltar.
Tarifa is in Andalusia, Spain, with about 18,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Algeciras, about 19 km away.
Tarifa (Spanish pronunciation: [taˈɾifa]) is a Spanish municipality in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia. Located at the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula, it is famous as one of the world's most popular destinations for windsports. Tarifa lies on the Costa de la Luz ('coast of light') and across the Strait ofRead more
Gibraltar facing Morocco.
Besides the city proper, the municipality also comprises several villages, including Tahivilla, Facinas, and Bolonia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Tarifa?
Within an hour or so of Tarifa: Playa de Bolonia (17 km), Rock of Gibraltar (27 km), Cap Spartel (38 km), Vejer de la Frontera (42 km).
Are there any good drives near Tarifa?
The nearest famous roads are A-397 Ronda to San Pedro Road and A-397 San Pedro to Ronda.
Where is Tarifa?
Tarifa is in Andalusia, Spain, about 19 km from Algeciras.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 18,169
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Andalusia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 36.0139, -5.6070
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Spain
Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
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Worth the detour from Tarifa
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Rock of Gibraltar
The iconic limestone monolith guarding the strait between Europe and Africa, home to the famous Barbary macaques.
27 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Cap Spartel
A lighthouse cape west of Tangier where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, near the Caves of Hercules.
38 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Vejer de la Frontera
A dazzling white town crowning a hill above the Costa de la Luz, a maze of Moorish lanes and flower-filled patios.
42 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Tarifa
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 38 kmCap SpartelA lighthouse cape west of Tangier where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, near the Caves of Hercules.
Driving in Spain
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€4.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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