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The Top 20 Attractions around Tarifa

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Tarifa. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Tarifa is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

Guzmán el Bueno Castle

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Castillo de Guzmán el Bueno was restored in the first half of the 17th century, when it still maintained its defensive activity as a bastion against the Barbary piracy that devastated these coasts during the 16th and 17th centuries.

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Santa Catalina Castle, Tarifa

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This unfortunately half-dilapidated building is in a prime location. Although it was never a "Castillo", the former monitoring station was given this name. The Castillo Santa Catalina was built in …

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Punta de Tarifa – southernmost point of continental Europe

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Punta de Tarifa is the southernmost point of the Iberian Peninsula and the imaginary border between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. The Strait, bathed by the sea on both sides, …

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Windmills Viewpoint

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Because of the strong wind that blows here all year round, there are countless wind turbines around Tarifa. You follow the Buddha Trail over hill and dale and then stand …

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El Balneario Beach (Tarifa)

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Tarifa is considered the wind capital of Europe and is an Eldorado for kite and windsurfers. Because of the often strong offshore wind and sometimes high waves, only recommended for advanced kiters.

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Bridge over the Río de la Miel

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The Río de la Miel trail is one of the places with the greatest diversity and botanical richness in the entire Los Alcornocales Natural Park.

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Baelo Claudia Archaeological Site

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This Roman archaeological site, including a museum, is located in the small town of Bolonia. Exciting journey back in time. The complex is very well preserved and concerts are still …

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Bolonia Dune

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Walking around in the dunes is a lot of fun! Great view of the beach and the town of Bolonia. Surrounded by the sand mountains you feel like you are in the desert.

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Isla de Las Palomas – Southernmost Point of Continental Europe

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The Island in Tarifa is known as Isla De Las Palomas, one version is that there were many pigeons on the island and another due to the white foam of the waves.

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Plaza Miramar and Torre de Miramar

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From the higher plaza Miramar with the observation tower Torre del Miramar you have a wonderful view of the mountains of Morocco. On a clear day, the African continent seems …

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Buddha Cave

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The hiking trail (Buddha Trail) takes its name from this rock cave in which a Buddha sits. Surrounded by colorful prayer flags, you almost feel like you are in Tibet.

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The Top 20 Attractions around Tarifa

Guzmán el Bueno Castle

Santa Catalina Castle, Tarifa

Punta de Tarifa – southernmost point of continental Europe

Windmills Viewpoint

El Balneario Beach (Tarifa)

Bridge over the Río de la Miel

Baelo Claudia Archaeological Site

Bolonia Dune

Isla de Las Palomas – Southernmost Point of Continental Europe

Plaza Miramar and Torre de Miramar

Buddha Cave

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