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Tarifa, Province Cádiz, Andalusia
Costa de la Luz,
Activities in Tarifa, beaches, Morocco, Gibraltar, Seville
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Nowhere else in Europe is so much
wind for to practise kitesurf and windsurf. In summer it is rare to have
a day without wind. In winter Tarifa is one of the few places in Europe
where you can sail with mild temperatures. But Tarifa is not famous only
for its wind and water sports. It has breathtaking scenery, virgen beaches
with view to Africa, here the sea meet the ocean, here you find the desert,
the forest and the mountains.
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Island Las Palomas
This island called also Punta Marroquí, is the faro from Tarifa
and the point where meets the Mediterranean sea with the Atlantic ocean.
Here is the extreme southern limit of Spain and nearest place of Gibraltar
Strait.
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Castel Guzmán el Bueno
Castel Guzmán el Bueno
Guzmán "The Good" became famous with his fight against
Muslim in 1294. His son was captured by his enemies and as exchange asked
village Tarifa. The decision was in favor of Tarifa. His son was executed.
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BEACH LOS LANCES
Best Tarifa´s beach for kitesurfing and windsurfing. Official kite
sport from 15.6. - 15.9. It has the best wind conditions for sailing with
the West wind. If there is Levante, east wind, you can contract rescue
boat in our kite school.
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BEACH CHICA
The last beach of the Mediterranean Sea. A tiny
beach in front of the Isla de las Palomas - the southernmost point of
the European continent. If there is west wind and waves in the see, here
the water is calm without waves.
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BEACH LAS DUNAS
A wonderland beach with sand dunes in Natural Park
Estrecho. Hidden beaches in the military zone, where is the tip of Punta
Paloma. A good place to kitesurf with the east wind. Zones for kitesurf,
windsurf and swimmers in summer. Respect them!
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BEACH BOLONIA
Just 18 km from Tarifa towards Cadiz. Known for
its sandy beache, sand dunes and also the Roman ruins of Baelo Claudio.
If the wind for kitesurfing and windsurfing is too strong in Tarifa, in
Bolonia is softer.
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ACTIVITIES IN TARIFA, CADIZ
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WHALES and DOLPHINS
Excursion for to see whales and dolphins in the Strait of Gibraltar
- you can see killer whales, striped dolphin, common dolphin, sperm
whale ect. Awesome experience! ... But choose a day without waves :-)
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CLIMBING in TARIFA
You can climb in Taria the whole year around. The hills around Bolonia,
in the San Bartolo area, offer over 250 routes of levels between III
and 8a. There are routes from 10 to90 metres,
(most are between 20 metres).
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HORSE RIDING In TARIFA
Horse riding on the beaches of
Tarifa in the natural Parque Los Acornocales, with stunning views of Africa.
Andalusian horses are famous around the world.
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GOLF, COSTA DE LA LUZ
Costa de la Luz is a only one place in Spain where you can play golf
all year around. There are more golf places
in Andalucia, the nearest are Golf Montenmedio (30min from Tarifa direct.
Cadiz), La Duquesa Golf Club, 18 Hoyos (30min. direc. Marbella).
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DIVING in TARIFA
Another water sport in Tarifa. They offer courses for beginners
and for advances divers. Nice place to dive is around the Isla de Las
Palomas.
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YOGA in TARIFA
Hatha yoga, Iyengar yoga, Anusara yoga, Therapeutic yoga with Inga
Maria. Very healthy yoga for everybody: adults, kids, for people with
back problems ect. Classes in small groups or private lesson. Tel. +34
660832269. Es, De, En, Fr
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SURLA - In the mornings breakfast with
the best cappucino from all Tarifa :) and from 7pm Sushi, from fresh
fish from Tarifa, also take away. Directly at the beach, with terace
and wifi internet. Tel. +34 956685175
c/Pintor Perez Villalta, 11380 Tarifa
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ECO CENTER, BIO SHOP Vegetarian kitchen,
pizza. Yoga, pilates, masajes shiatsu, eco shop and more ! Concerts
every Sunday. Who does not know the famous band from Tarifa, Los Miserables...miss
something!!! Tel. 956627220
C/San Sebastian, 6, Tarifa
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AROUND TARIFA, WHAT TO VISIT
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MAROCCO, TANGER, 14 km from Tarifa´s beaches. In 35 minutes
with ferry you will be able to discover a totally other world: the African
continent.. The mountain which is to see from Tarifa´s
beaches , is called Rif.
They speak french and arabic. |
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CEUTA, 29 km. You have to take boat to go to Ceuta, it is on African
continent. But it is Spanish! The statue of Hercules symbolizes unity
of Europe and Africa - "Uniting the world." These two bronze
figures are the biggest in the world in the classical mythology.
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GIBRALTAR, 40 km
from Tarifa and you will feel like in England. It is an Overseas Territory
of the UK and to go there, you need a passport. Most of its area is covered
by a nature reserve, which is home to around 250 Barbary Macaques, the
only wild monkeys in Europe.
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CADIZ, 106 km, capital of the province of Cadiz, is the oldest city
in the Ocident - 3000 years! Known for its Carnival in february, flamenco,
wineries, monuments, beaches .... and 300 days of sunshine a year :-)
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JEREZ, 118 km. Famous for its Sherry, many wineries, flamenco, Andalucien
horses. The biggest events is the International Horse Fair in May and
Motorcycle Grand Prix in April!
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RONDA, 136 km. The city is cut in two by El Tajo gorge that carries
the rio Guadalevín through its centre. Both sides joined the famous
bridge of 130 m. It has the oldest bullring in Spain. Ernest Hemingway
and Orson Welles lived in Ronda for many years.
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SEVILLA, 210 km. Capital of Andalusia, famous for its architecture
(on the picture is Real Alcázar), flamenco, bullfighting and the
fair, which has space of 54 football fields, with 3000 people riding a
horse the all times and 500 thousend visiters! A great party :-)
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GRANADA, 280km from Tarifa. Alhambra, world heritage by UNESCO,
is the best-preserved and oldest Moorish palace in the world (around 8
thousand visiters a day!). Better to book the ticket in advance.
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