5 Activities You Can Try in Tarifa, Europe’s Most Southerly Town

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Tarifa is located in the far South of Spain. It is a popular summer destination and happens to be located just 14km from the continent of Africa. In addition to having a great nightlife scene, there are tonnes of amazing activities you can try in the afternoon.

Check out some of the best below!

Surfing

You can easily rent boards and wetsuit boards from Balneario Surg, near the old town of Playa del Balneario. The conditions for surfing are ideal.

Kitesurfing

Tarifa is the ultimate European location for kitesurfing. You can grab lessons all over town and easily hire equipment if you’re already confident on the water.

Windsurfing

The third kind of surfing you can do is windsurfing. You can also grab a paddleboard and head over to Africa if you are feeling brave.

Jump On an E-bike

If you fancy a challenge, take the mountain trail above Tarifa by e-bike. It’s the ideal way to explore the coast and at the end of the route, you’ll get picked up by the dunes in Bolonia.

Dolphin and Whale Watching

Tarifa is a great place in Europe for whale watching. You can catch sperm whales between April and August but dolphins play in the waves all year round.