About Tarifa

Tarifa is a small town in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia, on the southernmost coast of Spain. It is primarily known as one of the world's most popular destinations for wind sports. The town is located on the Costa de la Luz ("coast of light") and across the Straits of Gibraltar facing Morocco.

At exactly 36 degrees latitude, it is the southernmost point of the European continent, situated south of both African capital cities of Tunis and Algiers. The municipality includes Punta de Tarifa, the southernmost point in continental Europe.

There are several villages which depend economically on Tarifa in the municipality, including Tahivilla, Facinas, and Bolonia.