There are many ways to entertain yourself in Tarifa. Sports and many different types of leisures you find in the town itself and it´s streets and beaches are very lively. On offer are many types of courses and excursions. Find out more, go to links.
There are many whales in the Straits of Gibraltar and whale watching is very popular as there is a 90 percent chance of seeing whales in each excursion. It´s also popular to go over to Tangier in Marocco as it takes only 40 minutes to sail over there.
No one should miss the folklore festival in August. The inhabitants of the town dress in Andalucian national costumes and hundreds of liveried horsemen ride beautiful steeds through town. And how about seizing the opportunity to learn to dance sevillanas and flamenco or get to know the famous Spanish cuisine and Spanish wines.
We can't forget to mention the unique nature of the Cape of Tarifa with its unblemished and expansive beaches. There it is ideal to enjoy sport or just relax with family and friends.
In Tarifa and nearby towns there are a lot of festivals all year round. Among the greatest are the carnival in February and Easterweek which no one should miss. If you haven't experienced a Spanish Easter festival this is a great opportunity to get to know the culture of the country.
In the beginning of May there is a great horse festival in Jerez which is nearby. Then the inhabitants ride beautiful horses through town.
For the first two weeks in August there is a folklore festival in Tarifa. The towns people play and sing and have fun as only they can.
The main festival in Tarifa is "Fiestas de la Virgen de la Luz" to honour the holy virgin of the light. It is in the beginning of September and is one week long. All the townspeople participate in it. "La virgen" is honored by food and drink. The people dress in national costumes and horsemen and their steeds are the main attractions in this great festival.
