WINDSURFING AND KITESURFING

 

Tarifa is the southernmost tip of the peninsula. The town is open to the Mediterranean and Atlantic and has extensive beaches that are fiercely buffeted by easterly winds.

Tarifa became an important city as early as the 10th century, during the reign of Abd-al-Rahman III, when the Caliph's castle, which can be found in the historic quarter, was built. The influence of the Arab period can be seen in the appearance of the city today, with its narrow winding streets. It also has other interesting monuments such as the Gothic-Mudejar Santiago Chapel; the Convent of San Francisco and the churches of Santa María and San Mateo.

 

The town has almost 38 kilometres of beaches, most of which are shallow and have very fine sand.

One of the main things that Spanish Tarifa is famous for is wind sports.

The funnel created by the Strait of Gibraltar provides Tarifa with unique and extremely strong wind conditions for 300 days a year. As a result, Tarifa's beaches have become some of the most popular in the world for windsurfers and kitesurfers. Those visiting Tarifa will want to take advantage of this special location and try some of the amazing water sports at Playa de Los Lances, Valdevaqueros and Punta Paloma beaches.