Tarifa

Tarifa extends along 38 kilometers of coastline where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean, featuring white sand beaches and strong winds.

The settlement received its name from Berber commander Tarif ibn Malik, who established a military position in this location during the Islamic conquest of 710 AD.

The town maintains its medieval North African architecture through narrow streets, whitewashed houses, and the preserved Guzman Castle from the 10th century.

Ferry services connect the port of Tarifa with Tangier in Morocco multiple times daily, offering transport for vehicles and passengers across the Strait of Gibraltar.

The municipality contains the ruins of Baelo Claudia, a Roman settlement with intact temples, forum, and fish processing facilities dating from the 2nd century BCE.

Location: Cádiz Province

Capital city: Tarifa

Elevation above the sea: 7 m

Website: http://www.aytotarifa.com/

Part of: distrito notarial de Algeciras, Mancomunitat de municipis de la Comarca del Campo de Gibraltar espanyol, Campo de Gibraltar

Shares border with: Algeciras, Los Barrios, Medina Sidonia, Vejer de la Frontera, Barbate

Website: http://aytotarifa.com

GPS coordinates: 36.01531,-5.60567

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:16