| 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 the best wind surfing conditions in Europe and
the strong Atlantic waves have 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 the best wind surfing conditions in Europe and
the strong Atlantic waves have 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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