Tarifa is a pretty little town on the Costa de la Luz. It owes its name to Tarif ibn Malik, a Berber military commander, who took part to the islamic conquer in 710. It is located at the southmost tip of Europe, in view of the coast of Africa.

Thanks to its gusty winds, its beaches are highly appreciated by the community of surfers, both in the variety of «wind-» and «kite-».

Exhausted your fancy for the suntan, the Guzman Castle, located just near the port, is certainly  a visit  worthwhile.

Nikon D810, 24 mm (24-120,0 mm ƒ/4) 1/400″ ƒ/8 ISO 64

Setting down a beach towel can be a real tricky operation. Nikon D810, 24 mm (24,0 mm ƒ/1.4) 1/250″ ƒ/8 ISO 64

The Atlantic Ocean is up-front. Nikon D810, 24 mm (24,0 mm ƒ/1.4) 1/250″ ƒ/8 ISO 64

Tarifa, Waikiki is a popular spot with surfers (photo by Cristina). Nikon D810, 24 mm (24-120,0 mm ƒ/4) 1/200″ ƒ/10 ISO 64

“I’m going for a good wave – I am fleeing for a better life”. Banksy in Tarifa. Nikon D810, 46 mm (24-120,0 mm ƒ/4) 1/160″ ƒ/10 ISO 64

Where do the children play. Nikon D810 34 mm (24-120 mm ƒ/4) 1/200″ ƒ/8 ISO 64

Tarifa, Castle of St Catalina Nikon D810, 24 mm (24-120,0 mm ƒ/4) 1/200″ ƒ/8 ISO 64

The Only Game in Town: surfing in Tarifa. Nikon D750, 400 mm (80-400.0 mm ƒ/4.5-5.6) 1/1250″ ƒ/5.6 ISO 100

The Only Game in Town: surfing in Tarifa. Nikon D750, 80 mm (80-400.0 mm ƒ/4.5-5.6) 1/1250″ ƒ/5.6 ISO 100

The Only Game in Town: surfing in Tarifa. Nikon D750, 80 mm (80-400.0 mm ƒ/4.5-5.6) 1/1250″ ƒ/5.6 ISO 100

The Only Game in Town: surfing in Tarifa. Nikon D750, 400 mm (80-400.0 mm ƒ/4.5-5.6) 1/1250″ ƒ/5.6 ISO 100

The Only Game in Town: surfing in Tarifa. Nikon D750, 200 mm (80-400.0 mm ƒ/4.5-5.6) 1/1250″ ƒ/5.6 ISO 100

The Only Game in Town: surfing in Tarifa. Nikon D810, 24 mm (24-120,0 mm ƒ/4) 1/200″ ƒ/8 ISO 64

Tarifa, Castillo de Guzman. Nikon D810, 44 mm (24-120,0 mm ƒ/4) 1/50″ ƒ/8 ISO 64

Tarifa, Castillo de Guzman. Nikon D810, 24 mm (24-120,0 mm ƒ/4) 1/160″ ƒ/8 ISO 64

Tarifa, Castillo de Guzman. Nikon D810, 24 mm (24-120,0 mm ƒ/4) 1/320″ ƒ/8 ISO 64

Tarifa, Castillo de Guzman. Nikon D810, 24 mm (24-120,0 mm ƒ/4) 1/200″ ƒ/8 ISO 64

Tarifa, Castillo de Guzman. Nikon D810, 24 mm (24-120,0 mm ƒ/4) 1/400″ ƒ/8 ISO 64

Tarifa, una bella cittadina sulla Costa de la Luz, deve il suo nome al comandante berbero Tarif ibn Malik, ai tempi della conquista araba del 710. Il luogo in cui si trova è la propaggine più meridionale dell’Europa, in vista della costa africana.

È frequentata moltissimo dalla comunità dei surfers che ne apprezzano i venti sostenuti e le spiagge bianche.

Esaurita la voglia di abbronzatura, è consigliabile visitare il palazzo Guzman, che si trova in prossimità del porto.