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- Tarifa
Tarifa
The Spanish holiday destination of Tarifa is ideally located on
the border of the Costa del Sol and Costa de la Luz, near the
Strait of Gibraltar and a short ferry ride away from the exotic
Moroccan city of Tangier. The popular beach resort town is famed
for being the windsurfing capital of Europe: Atlantic winds create
ideal conditions and kite surfing is also growing in popularity
here, especially on the beaches of Playa Valdevaqueros and Playa
Los Lances.
Those who feel safer on land can try horseback riding, hiking,
dolphin and whale watching, cycling, rock climbing and some of the
region's best bird watching. The Moorish heritage of the area is
evident in the preserved Castillo de Guzman and holidaymakers
should visit the old part of the town to wander the narrow streets,
shop and enjoy one of the many great tapas restaurants. Don't
expect the madness and mayhem of places like Torremolinos, nor the
'chips with everything' style resorts; Tarifa is a charming beach
resort that offers a local Spanish flavour and plenty of
sunshine.
Information & Facts
Language
Spanish is the official language, but English is widely
understood in areas frequented by tourists. Catalan, Galician and
Basque are spoken in the relevant areas.
Money
Spain's official currency is the Euro (EUR). One Euro is divided
into 100 cents. Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change and
major hotels, but banks give the best rates. All major credit cards
and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels,
restaurants, and shops. ATMs are widespread and are generally the
cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March
and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October). The Canary
Islands: GMT (GMT +1 in summer).