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Tarifa

Coastal town

Tarifa is a Spanish municipality in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia. Located at the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula, it is famous as one of the world's most popular destinations for windsports. Tarifa lies on the Costa de la Luz ('coast of light') and across the Strait of Gibraltar facing Morocco.

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Besides the city proper, the municipality also comprises several villages, including Tahivilla, Facinas, and Bolonia.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Tarifa
Province
Cádiz
Autonomous community
Andalucía
Population (INE 2025)
18,613
Altitude
15 m
Area (IGN)
420 km²
Postcode
11380
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Practical info

The essentials for getting around Tarifa without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 36.0127° N, 5.6030° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
11380
Altitude
15 m
Population (INE 2025)
18,613 inhabitants
Province / region
Cádiz · Andalucía
Official website
aytotarifa.com

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Tarifa's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Mild temperatures and the village still quiet.

  • Summer

    Busy summers: book accommodation in advance.

  • Autumn

    Water still warm, lower prices and calm.

  • Winter

    Mild but quiet winter: some businesses slow down.

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Where to sleep in Tarifa

210 registered places to stay

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