My tip“An hour and a quarter from Cádiz. The castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, and the ferry crossing to Tangier takes 35 minutes.”
The southernmost point of Europe, named after Tarif ibn Malik, the first Muslim to land there, in 710 CE. Its castle was built by Abd al-Rahman III in 960 CE, and from it you can see the mountains of Morocco across the strait.
What to see
The castle built by Abd al-Rahman III in 960 · Puerta de Jerez and the walls · Isla de las Palomas, Europe’s southernmost point · views of the mountains of Morocco across the strait · dolphin and whale-watching trips · Los Lances and Valdevaqueros beaches
How to get there
Comes bus from Cádiz (≈1 h 30 min) — by car ≈1 h 15 min
Easy to reach
Buses from Cádiz and Algeciras; parking at the entrance to the old town (fills up in summer). The castle is a short walk from the port, with a flight of steps inside. Strong wind is common. Full facilities.
Address
C. Guzmán el Bueno s/n, Tarifa
Its location on our map is being checked