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Spain·🌊 Coastal

On the Strait of Gibraltar at Spain's southern tip, Tarifa is Europe's southernmost point and the continent's windsurfing capital. From here you can see Africa, and the steady Levante wind makes it a mecca for water sports enthusiasts.

What awaits you

BeachActiveCampingNatureBy the seaPet-friendly

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 30°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

In July–October, water temperatures reach a pleasant 23°C — perfect for swimming.

Insider tip: March, November, December — a pleasant 20°C with fewer visitors.

Mild year-round: even in winter 17°C.

Max. temperature
16°
Jan
17°
Feb
18°
Mar
20°
Apr
23°
May
26°
Jun
30°
Jul
30°
Aug
26°
Sep
23°
Oct
20°
Nov
17°
Dec
Water temperature
17°
Jan
17°
Feb
16°
Mar
18°
Apr
19°
May
21°
Jun
22°
Jul
23°
Aug
22°
Sep
21°
Oct
19°
Nov
18°
Dec
Sunshine hours
8h
Jan
8h
Feb
8h
Mar
11h
Apr
12h
May
12h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
10h
Sep
8h
Oct
8h
Nov
7h
Dec
Rain days
7d
Jan
8d
Feb
14d
Mar
4d
Apr
4d
May
5d
Jun
0d
Jul
0d
Aug
5d
Sep
10d
Oct
6d
Nov
9d
Dec

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Tarifa as a Vacation Destination

Tarifa is an excellent choice for beach holidays, active holidays, camping holidays. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 30°C.

The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money. Pets are welcome here — many accommodations and restaurants are pet-friendly. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: stunning natural landscapes. The best months for swimming are July, August, September, October with water temperatures up to 23°C.

Good to know

Price level
€€
Local languages
ES
Camping
Tent & caravan