Tarifa Lifestyle is Pure ExcellenceTarifa Lifestyle: Many Spaniards vacation in Tarifa. What Do You Find in TarifaSecluded beaches and protected countryside. The levante (east) wind caught the Heart-and-Eye, of the surfing community, twenty years ago. Mountain bikers and walkers and have many treasures to discover.
Waves and Beach Fun at Valdevaqueros, Tarifa What is There To DoAre you a scuba-diver interested in marine wrecks? There are more than a few in this area...
Do You Love Cetaceans?Fancy going whale or dolphin watching? Here is THE place to do so. Where the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean meet, here gather, these wonderful creatures.Swiss Non Profit Organization FIRMM: Foundation for Information and Research on Marine Mammals - 30's a trip. Tel nş: 956 627 008 - www.firmm.org TennisTennis lovers will find tennis courts in Hotel Dos Mares, Hotel Dulce Nombre and Hotel Punta Sur.Horse-RidingHave you ever dreamt of galloping along the shoreline during the sunset hours? Aventura EcuestreTripsNorth Africa is only 13 kms away, a day trip (or longer) to Tangiers is possible from Tarifa.
Ferry Boat arriving from Tangiers FishingDeep sea fishing is synonymous with this area. Sea bream, lobster, squid, grouper, cuttlefish, conger eels, rock fish or trigger fish are the most common fish here. Liquid TarifaKayaking is another sport to enjoy in this area. Ecology and Healthy LivingEcology is forefront in Tarifa: most hotels harvest, cook and proudly serve delicious meals with home-grown herbs, fruits, vegetables, poultry and meat. Healthy Tarifa Lifestyle is the accent. Most local hotels provide superb spas - to ease the aches and pains of the wonderful exercise, you enjoy, in Tarifa.
Where the able-bodied and nature lovers unite in the joy of Tarifa's endless virgin white beaches. Why not participate in the best beach fun along with excellent birdwatching opportunities. Some of the best night-life of Spain, is to be discovered in Contemporary Tarifa. Wind CapitalsGermany, Spain and Denmark lead in European wind capitals. Spain's renewable energy, wind farms, have earned, worldwide superpower recognition. Tarifa is a Major wind capital.
Bulls and Windmills Two Major Wind SourcesThe south-easterly: LevanteThe westerly: Poniente The opposing Mediterranean versus Atlantic Mountain ranges of the Gibraltar Straits bend the winds. This channels the winds, heightening their speed. Tides and Waves
Valdevaqueros Beach Levante winds blow stronger night and day, lasting sometimes for weeks. Poniente winds are colder and bring waves. They occur more in the winter. Best waves are: spring autumn. Full moon periods are also excellent for best waves. Tides for waves: rising tides. Conditions change rapidly, prediction is difficult. Cadiz Map The Pillars of HerculesMythologically the Tarifa/Gibraltar area has always been associated with the Pillars of Hercules: and where 'known' land ended. King Tago in 2118 BC founded Tarifa which was then referred to as: Julio Traducta.Click here to visit the Tarifa History page.
Straights of Gibraltar facing Jebel Musa Last Note...It's advisable, that everything you wish to do in Tarifa, needs to be planned and booked well in advance.Popularity reigns in Tarifa Lifestyle.
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