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Tarifa Travel Guide
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Overview: The holiday destination of Tarifa is ideally located on the
border of the Costa del Sol and Costa de la Luz, near the Strait of
Gibraltar and a short ferry ride away from the exotic Moroccan city
of Tangier. The popular beach resort town is famed for being the
windsurfing capital of Europe. Atlantic winds create ideal
conditions and kite surfing is also growing in popularity here,
especially on the beaches of Playa Valdevaqueros and Playa Los
Lances.
The Moorish heritage of the area is evident in the preserved
Castillo de Guzman and holidaymakers should note that the old part
of the town is well worth exploring. There are also plenty of
modern amenities, with a selection of bars, restaurants, shops and
hotels on offer. For those not keen on watersports, there is also
horse riding, hiking, dolphin and whale watching, cycling, and some
excellent birdwatching on offer. Don't expect the madness and
mayhem of places like Torremolinos, nor the 'chips with everything'
style resorts; Tarifa is a charming beach resort that offers a
local Spanish flavour and plenty of sunshine.
Restaurants: Cafe Azul, Cafe Mogador, Casa Juan Luis and La Trattoria are a
few of Tarifa's most recommended eateries for holiday visitors.
Negatives: Tarifa is a very windy resort, perfect for sports like
windsurfing, but not good for those looking for a relaxing day on
the beach.
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