Tarifa Sights

Sights in Tarifa

  1. A

    Castillo de Guzmán

    Originally built in 960 on the orders of Cordoban caliph Abd ar-Rahman III, this fortress is named after the Reconquista hero Guzmán El Bueno. In 1294, when threatened with the death of his captured son unless he surrendered the castle to attacking Islamic forces, El Bueno threw down his own dagger for the deed to be done. Guzmán’s descendants later became the Duques de Medina Sidonia, one of Spain’s most powerful families. You’ll need to buy tickets for the fortress at the tourist office.

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    #1 of 4 sights in Tarifa

    #89 of 756 things to do in Andalucía

  2. B

    Mirador El Estrecho

    Climb the stairs at the end of Calle Coronel Moscardó and go left on Calle Aljaranda to reach the Mirador El Estrecho atop part of the castle walls, with spectacular views across to Africa.

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    #2 of 4 sights in Tarifa

    #16 of 44 things to do in Tarifa

  3. Estación Ornitológica de Tarifa

    The volunteer-staffed Estación Ornitológica de Tarifa provides lots of information on the area's birds.

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    #3 of 4 sights in Tarifa

    #27 of 44 things to do in Tarifa

  4. C

    Iglesia de San Mateo

    Wend your way to the mainly 15th-century Iglesia de San Mateo.

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    #4 of 4 sights in Tarifa

    #632 of 756 things to do in Andalucía