Tarifa Adventure Travel Guide

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Introducing Tarifa

The small town of Tarifa is situated at the gateway of the Mediterranean, separated from Africa by the narrow nine mile stretch of water, the Strait of Gibraltar. In windsurfing, and now kitesurfing circles, Tarifa is famed for its strong and consistent winds. With average wind speeds of over 45 km/h, Tarifa has become a hub for these wind-blown watersports. The Levante and Poniente winds push through the narrow inlet to the Mediterranean, increasing in speed and hitting the long expanses of Tarifa's beaches. The windiest (and busiest) months are July and August, with average wind speeds topping 50 km/h.

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Tarifa Weather

Current: 21ºC | 70ºF, Sunny Raifall: 0.0 MM
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Introducing Tarifa (Continued...)

of Europe's budget and traditional airlines. There's many daily flights into both Gibraltar (approx one hour's drive) and Malaga (approx a two hour drive), although it is advisable to hire a car when you arrive at the airport so you can travel between Tarifa's town beaches and the neighbouring spots.

There is an abundance of accommodation options in Tarifa, ranging from 5-star hotels to backpacker hostels and a great camp site right on the main beach if you are on a budget (or just like camping!). The night-life in Tarifa is fantastic, with a mixture of new clubs and bars, and traditional restaurants and tavernas. July and August are when the Spanish take their annual holiday so the town can swell in size with a huge influx of visitors. If you are planning on coming during these months, then book up your accommodation and any activities in advance, it will be busy.

Windsurfing and kitesurfing are certainly the main sports practised in Tarifa, but it doesn't end there… Quad biking, horse riding, surfing, and mountain biking are also popular with visitors. Tarifa is also perfectly situated to help you explore the surrounding parts of Cadiz and Andalucia - the more adventurous may even think about having a day trip to Tangier in Africa!

Holidays

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7 Days - Kitesurfing
Tarifa, Cadizfrom
Flights Not Included EUR 580
5 Days - Kitesurfing
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Flights Not Included EUR 435
5 Days - Kitesurfing
Tarifa, Cadizfrom
Flights Not Included EUR 600

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1 Day Trip - Multi-Activity
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Any Level EUR 85
2 Hours - Yoga
Tarifa, Cadizfrom
Any Level EUR 15
1 Day - Kitesurfing
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Intermediate EUR 50

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