Tarifa and Bolonia

The most southerly part of Europe Tarifa is heaven on earth for all things water sports, it is also renowned for its nature and wildlife. This is where you can see the Riff Mountains of Morocco and the Mediterranean mixing with the Atlantic in the straits of Gibraltar.

Tarifa was invaded by the Moors in AD711 and ancient walls surround the town. Inside you will find cobbled streets and plazas full of bars, restaurants, nightclubs and boutique shops giving it a cosmopolitan feel.

Playa Los Lances is the main beach in Tarifa and at 10km is one of the longest in Andalusia. Here you will find some of the best conditions in the world for kitesurfing, windsurfing and surfing. Behind the beach part of the Los Alcornocales Natural Park stretches into Tarifa, many adventure sports are available in the park including mountain biking and canoeing.

The bay of Bolonia offers a more relaxed atmosphere and is popular with tourists and surfers alike. You can chillout in the beach bars, take a trip to the Roman ruins of Baelo Claudia or go to the top of San Bartolo Mountain.

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Local Attractions

Castle of Guzman el Bueno

Originally built in the 10th Century by the orders of Abderraman III, the castle has great views over the town of Tarifa and across the waters to Africa. In 1292 Alonso Perez de Guzmán was the commander of the Christian forces that had charge of the castle. Legend has it that the battling Moors captured Guzmán's son and rather than relinquish the castle to the Moors for the safe return of his son, Guzmán let his son be sacrificed; since then he has been named Guzmán the Good after his heroic act. Over the centuries other rulers have left their marks on the castle and it continued to be a military building until 1989.

Local Beaches
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Offering a good choice of services including beach bars and sun bed hire this beach is one long stretch of fine golden sands. Here you will find plenty of space to sit back and enjoy the fabulous scenery and soak up the relaxed atmosphere.

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Tarifa apartment with pool for rent furnished with a modern style in a new beachside development. This rental apartment has two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully fitted kitchen and a spacious salon area which includes a dining area and opens out onto a fantastic large terrace with amazing sea views and sunsets. This apartment is close to Las Lances Beach - ideal for windusrfing and kitesurfing - and has a sofa bed in the lounge for a 5th person and...

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