| TARIFA |
Located on the Atlantic coast, to the west of Gibraltar, Tarifa is well known
nowadays for its impressive white sandy beaches and its unspoilt countryside.
Playa de Los Lances and Playa Chica are two of the most popular beaches for
both surf lovers and local residents. Tarifa is also extremely famous for having
made it the capital of windsurfing. In fact the European championship took
place here in 1998.The numerous activities are endless here. Apart from
windsurfing, nature lovers can enjoy bird watching, horse riding, rock climbing
just to name a few.
History
The history of this sea side resort dates back from the first Moorish invasion in
AD711. The Moors, a mixed race of Arabs and Berbers from Morocco and North
Africa landed in Tarifa and within 4 months had virtually conquered the entire
country.
Even today the original city walls are woven into the whitewashed houses of
the old town, although most of what is seen today dates from the 18th century.
In Calle de Los Azogues, the buildings still date back to the 16th century.
Main sights
nowadays for its impressive white sandy beaches and its unspoilt countryside.
Playa de Los Lances and Playa Chica are two of the most popular beaches for
both surf lovers and local residents. Tarifa is also extremely famous for having
made it the capital of windsurfing. In fact the European championship took
place here in 1998.The numerous activities are endless here. Apart from
windsurfing, nature lovers can enjoy bird watching, horse riding, rock climbing
just to name a few.
History
The history of this sea side resort dates back from the first Moorish invasion in
AD711. The Moors, a mixed race of Arabs and Berbers from Morocco and North
Africa landed in Tarifa and within 4 months had virtually conquered the entire
country.
Even today the original city walls are woven into the whitewashed houses of
the old town, although most of what is seen today dates from the 18th century.
In Calle de Los Azogues, the buildings still date back to the 16th century.
Main sights
- The Arab castle of Guzman El Bueno is open to visitors. It was built in
960AD on the orders of Caliph Abderahman III. The architecture suggests
that it was built on the remains of a Roman fort. At the entrance of the
castle is a magnificent statue of its local hero, saviour of the town. - To the East two high towers protect the entrance from the Arab town.
- The Miramar gardens offer an extremely beautiful view of the shores of
Morocco. - The municipal museum relates the history of this little fishing village.
- Alameda: typical Andalucian paved gardens where the old folk sit on iron
benches in the shade of the vast palm trees. - The recently restored 8th Century Jerez Gate.
- In the centre is the magnificent Church of San Mateo.
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| Calle los Arcos, Edif Camaron, local 81BII, Puerto de la Duquesa, Manilva (Malaga) Tel +34 952 89 15 63 Fax + 34 952 89 2286 info@costa-holidays.com |
