By Zoë Ouwehand-Reid

The tourist information centre is to be found at the top of the Alameda, the main walking area of Tarifa leading directly to the harbour. They have small maps of Tarifa and other general information.

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Whale watching Tarifa

There are now a number of companies organizing whale-watching tours - in smaller or larger boats, some with a glass bottom. Boats leave Tarifa most days, providing the sea isn’t too rough. You are almost sure to see dolphins and pilot whales and you may even see an Orca. The trip takes about 4 - 5 hours in total - the animals are usually to be seen nearer the Moroccan coast. Should you be unlucky (which is unusual) and not see any animals most of the companies will offer you a repeat trip some other day.

More about Whale Watching Tarifa

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Visit the castle

The Castle is being restored and eventually may house the tourist information office. The story of Guzman El Bueno is one every Tarifenian will tell you with pride - and it is of course in every history book or folder on Tarifa.

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Walking

There are some fabulous walks - if you are prepared to climb up high (not mountain climbing, just walking upwards!) you will have some breath-taking views of Africa. Take binoculars and a bird book - the eagles and black kites are numerous. From October until the end of May the flowers are abundant and spectacular - perhaps also a wild flower book would make your walk even more enjoyable. A bottle of water, a picnic, elastoplast, camera ……. Click the link below for a detailed suggestion….
None of the brown cattle roaming freely in the fields and hills are dangerous although when they have young it may be wise to keep your distance. Never climb over fences or wire enclosures as this usually indicates that the black bulls are kept here.

A great walk in Bolonia

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A day trip to Tangier

or a day and a night in Tangiers, with a one day visit to Asilah (see day trip to Asilah)

The fast-ferry leaves a number of times per day to Tangiers, and takes just over 35 minutes. As schedules change, you should yourself go to the harbour for the latest information. You can buy your ticket in the harbour itself, or from one of the travel agents. Before you buy it, read the details further on in this folder carefully, and decide whether you want the all-in guided tour, or the individual guide we highly recommend, or whether you want to ‘go it alone’. A return ticket costs €.52,50.

Note that in the spring (approximately end March) until late autumn there is a two hour time difference with Morocco (in the winter months this is one hour); i.e. if you leave on the ferry at 09.00 and arrive at about 09.45 Spanish time it is only 07.45 in Morocco.
Remember to take this into account for your return also - the ferry at 17.00 will have you back in Tarifa at around 19.45 hours Spanish time.
REMEMBER TO TAKE YOUR PASSPORTS - IT IS NOT THE EU AND IDENTITY CARDS ARE INSUFFICIENT.

A day trip to Tangier

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Bolonia - Roman ruins

Take a day to visit BOLONIA - first visiting the Roman ruins (take your passport as entry is free to Europeans), then having a delicious and very informal lunch at one of the beach restaurants, then a swim in this gorgeous bay (very little tide so very safe for children) and perhaps a walk around the bay. We suggest you take our ‘special route’ back at around 7 p.m. (in summer) as with the sun behind you the views of Tarifa are fantastic. See our detailed route suggestion by following the link below.

Roman ruins Baelo Claudia - Bolonia

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