So you're all set for your beach holiday but still aren't sure what to do in Tarifa? Don't worry, the city has a spectacular coastline and great beaches but there is also no shortage of places to visit in Tarifa istelf!
Undoubtedly, beaches are the main attractions in Tarifa. Playa Chica, Playa de los Lances and Playa Valdevaqueros are all nice beaches, but a day-trip to the spectacular Playa de Bolonia nearby is also one of the most popular things to do in Tarifa.
Another of the top attractions in Tarifa is the Roman city of Baelo Claudia. Located at the edge of the beach in an incredible natural setting, these well-preserved ruins give travelers a great idea of what life was like in this once-thriving Roman settlement. The next stop on your list of stuff to do in Tarifa is a trip to the Old Town where you'll find La Puerta de Jerez, one of the ancient gates of the cit, the historic Church of Santa Maria and Church of San Francisco, and many of the other top Tarifa attractions.
To wrap up your trip, there are two final important things to see in Tarifa: the castles. While there are actually two castles, the Castillo de Tarifa (also known as Castillo del Buen Guzman) is the best-preserved and you can still see traces of its Moorish origins.