Sobre Tarifa
Todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la vida en la capital del viento de España
Bienvenido a Tarifa
Tarifa es un pequeño pueblo en el punto más meridional de la Europa continental, donde el Mar Mediterráneo se encuentra con el Océano Atlántico. Conocida como la capital del viento de Europa, atrae a kitesurfistas de todo el mundo.
Quick Facts
Location
Southernmost point of continental Europe
Population
~18,000 (growing expat community)
Wind Days
300+ days per year
Sunshine
320+ sunny days per year
Nearest Airports
Gibraltar (45min), Jerez (1h), Sevilla (2h), Malaga (2h)
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Coste de Vida
Alquiler
Studio to 2-bedroom apartment
Supermercado
Per person, local markets
Servicios
Electricity, water, internet
Comer Fuera
Menu del día to restaurant dinner
Pros y Contras
Pros
- World-class kitesurfing and windsurfing
- Affordable cost of living compared to northern Europe
- 320+ days of sunshine per year
- Friendly international community
- Beautiful natural landscapes (beaches, mountains, forests)
- Rich culture and excellent food
- Gateway to Morocco (35-minute ferry)
Contras
- Strong wind can be relentless (especially Levante) - but this is why we are here!
- Limited public transport connections - rent a car
- Seasonal economy - quieter in winter, more space on the water
- Spanish bureaucracy can be challenging - use a gestoria
- Limited healthcare facilities (nearest hospital in Algeciras)
- Rental market is competitive in peak season