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This super cool, laid back coastal resort boasts fascinating Moorish ruins, crystal clear waters, ample sporting opportunities and spectacular views across to Africa. Strong winds, coupled with vast, flat stretches of beach have given the town its' reputation for wind related sports, making wind, kite and land surfing popular among visitors and locals.
While the historic port town of Tarifa offers hotels and apartments to rent, its narrow medieval streets don't hide any villas. However in the surrounding countryside you will find some of the most picturesque villas on the Costa de la Luz. The vast majority of villas in the Tarifa area have swimming pools, gardens and private parking. They are ideal for family holidays with their child-friendly facilities.
Tarifa isn’t only a Mecca for fanatical wind and kite surfers. There are so many other aspects that make Tarifa the beautiful place it is; whale watching on the straits, horse riding, land sailing, mojitos in the chillout beach bars like the famous Tumbao with their unforgettable sunsets, and finally the nightlife scene which has its own unique vibe.
Tarifa is located at the southern-most point of Spain and is a popular destination for surfers, families and couples alike, with plenty of activities, from the high-octane to the more sedate. Famous for its long beaches and being the number one kite-surf destination in Europe, the town is popular with watersports enthusiasts, but it also has a great shopping and nightlife and a beautiful old town for visitors to enjoy.
Tarifa is a great place for birdwatching, being situated on the edge of Los Alcornocales National Park, and also on the migration route for more than 400 species of birds which fly in flocks towards the Straits of Gibraltar and across to Africa to spend the winter, and then return again in spring.
Tarifa is a small but historic town with a relaxed vibe. Its most famous monument is the castle . Other attractions are Alhameda Gardens, Plaza de la Ranita, Church of San Mateo, Jerez Gate, Miramar Gardens, Municipal Museum and Santa Catalina the fake Castle
Many people dream of riding a horse along the beach, with their hair flying in the wind and the waves crashing around them, feeling a great sense of freedom. Tarifa´s extensive chain of white sandy beaches provides an ideal spot for realizing this dream. Most beaches are several kilometers long, and those which are not immediately connected can be accessed easily via coastal paths, meaning that riders can cover a huge proportion of the coast unrestricted.
The Caseta Municipal will host free concerts by King Africa, David Barrull, José Ortiz, Miguel Campello, Merche and Las Hermanas Rodes. From Thursday to Saturday there will be a free horse-drawn carriage ride around the feria ground every afternoon from outside the Caseta Municipal.
Carratraca to Málaga City Centre: Damas operates four daily buses between Carratraca and Málaga, with a journey time of approximately 1 hour.
Weather in Carratraca - if you are considering visiting this town you will be interested to check the latest weather forecast for the next few days from the table below.
Carratraca is a a white village tucked away in the Malaga mountains, which is home to one of the original Andalucian medicinal spas. If taking the waters and fresh, mountain air appeals to you, Carratraca could just be the place for you. A country drive through olive and almond groves, past the white village of Alora, its whitewashed houses spread over three hills below the impressive ramparts of Alora Castle.
The Almería Flamenco and Dance Festival, is always one of the city’s most anticipated cultural events, take place each year in different locations at the end of June and beginning of July. This popular festival presents an extensive programme, with a total fifteen dance shows and flamenco recitals, along with workshops and courses.
This successful festival has an 'all-are-going-on-a-summer-holiday' atmosphere that attracts a younger audience to the offbeat Costa de la Luz fishing town of Barbate. The 2024 edition took place a month earlier than usual, perhaps to avoid the peak holiday season for this coastal town. We are not aware of any announcements regarding the 2025 festival. The website still features information about the 2024 edition.
Gente de Zona, Europe, Raphael, Jhayco, Miguel Bosé, Camela, Residente, Mikel Izal+Merino, Amaia, Cruz Cafuné and Los Secretos, confirmed for Concert Music Festival 2025
Superparque Sulayr is a snowpark with various different types of jumps and obstacles for freestyle skiers and snowboarders. It has the longest line of modules in Europe, and the biggest halfpipe in Spain, at 180 m long.
As soon as you step into Sierra Nevada village to get equipped for your day's skiing, you are overwhelmed by the amount of signs saying ´alquiler´ (ski hire) and ´escuelas´ (ski schools). Almost every rental company in the village offers ski and snowboard lessons with a variety of teachers.
Looking at the webcam can be very useful for planning a Sierra Nevada stay, or for a day excursion to Sierra Nevada. You can check the weather conditions, the state of the ski slopes, in terms of snow cover, and see how crowded they are.
