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29-09-2009

 Why visit Tarifa Cadiz Spain?

Have you even been to Tarifa Cadiz? If you have not been here yet you better include this town of Cadiz in your list of itineraries if you planned to spend your vacation in Cadiz. The town of Tarifa is located in the southernmost of Europe specifically in the very tip of southern Spain. It is one of Cadiz’s towns which feature stunning scenery. Visiting Tarifa would be a great experience that you should not miss. Tarifa is not just an ordinary town in Cadiz because there are many things that you can do here that you would really enjoy. It features various notable places like castles and historical monuments. The following are some of the things to do in Tarifa Cadiz Spain.

  • Visiting Castillo de Guzman—this historical castle was named after Guzman El Bueno. It has a historical value since 1294; Castle de Guzman has been tried to invade by the muslims but they were not successful. Guzman saw his son’s death after it was being hostage since Guzman never gave up the castle. Since then Guzman and the Castillo de Guzman became famous in Tarifa Cadiz Spain.

  • Tarifa’s Municipal Museum—the museum is located in the Casa del Posta which is also known as the square of the little frogs due to the water spurting from the frog’s mouth. The museum is open from Monday to Friday, what you can find here is the documents of the museum’s archaeology, geography and history.

  • The Church of San Mateo—this church is located at the top of Sancho IV El Bravo. It is a 16th century church; you can see the baroque style façade that it shows. You can visit the church any time you want from 8:45am to 1pm and 5:30pm to 8:30pm.

  • Whale Watching—this is one of the greatest experiences that you should try in Tarifa. The trip would take at least 3 hours and a half hour talk about the work of the company before. Though you pay for 27 euros, it is all worth it.

  • Visit the Muelle de RiveraCauseway—this part of Tarifa is the best place to wander and feel the ocean breeze. It is in this place that the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean meet.


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Cadiz (pronounced as Ca-deeth) is the capital of the province of the same name in the Spanish region of Andalusia. It is a tiny peninsula on the southern tip of Spain. Established some 3000 years ago, Cadiz is deemed to be the oldest city in Europe. This port city is almost completely surrounded by water and is connected to the mainland by a thin strip of land. It is a city with a distinct marine atmosphere interlaced with flamenco music, the aroma of Andalusian cuisine and the laughter and chatter of the fun-loving Gaditanos as the locals are called. Cadiz offers a colourful mix of history, culture and old-world architecture vis-a-vis modern edifices. Its rich history is evident in its historical buildings, colonial churches and quaint plazas. The onslaught of modernity can be gleamed from its large thoroughfares lined with bars, restaurants and clubs catering mostly to tourists. Indeed, Cadiz is an old and new city all rolled into one. Experience Cadiz, Spain and be enchanted by this fascinating city.

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