Culture
by venteeocho
Tarifa has always been wrapped around in an aura of mystery. Ever since ancient mythology told stories of the Pillars of Hercules, of which Gibraltar is one , being where the world ended, travellers have always been weary and intrigued by this place. Sailors will still narrate how sailing past Tarifa’s coast evokes the similar fascination.
This very same atmosphere attracts all kinds of visitors, be it for windsurfing or just for laying out on the beach, or for more profound reasons: It's history can still be discovered and still generates emotions that are hard to define in words, as many historians poets, writers and artists in general, who live or simply pass, by will tell you.
Travel back in time following the various stages of Tarifa’s history using the links on the left. Be culturally prepared for this mystical immersion you will experience when coming to Tarifa. You may find that it is so interesting that you may reconsider spending most of your time on the beaches, and not let culture pass by again.
Christmas decorations
by Bwana_Brown
This was the first time that we experienced Christmas/New Year in a Spanish-speaking country and we noticed that the level of festivities seemed to be prolonged much further than the December 25th Christmas Day customs in english-speaking countries (Canada, England, Zambia and Papua New Guinea in our case). At several different locations in Spain, we noticed decorations such this one across the street from our Hostal Alborada in Tarifa, showing both Santa Claus and the Three Wise Men gaining access to someone's house (apparently one does not 'come down the chimney' there!).
It turns out that the end of Christmas in Spain is not celebrated until January 5, when a party is held and everyone exchanges gifts. This is tied in with the arrival of the Three Wise Men in the city where Jesus was born and then presenting the baby with gifts. In Spain, Santa takes second place to them in popularity. I was wondering why the festivities were still continuing while we were in Madrid almost a week later!
Wind Farms
by keeweechic
Dotting the hillsides behind Tarifa are huge wind farms. In fact these farms are one of the largest in Europe with hundreds of wind turbines making the most of this windy region to create electricity.
These huge modern windmills stand some 67 metres high and create enough electricity to service Tarifa town and more.
Vejer de la Frontera
by Carmela71
love to stop at VEJER DE LA FRONTERA, where i have enjoyed good days years ago. It is sited on the top of a mountain, and apart of an old castle and incredible views it has the spirit of a white village.
High Price To Pay
by keeweechic
The Guman's castle came under threat by the Moors who demanded that Guzman surrender the castle for the release of his infant son who they had captured. Guzman refused and his son as killed. The castle was to go through many sieges, the last of which was an unsuccessful attempt by Napoleon’s troops in 1812. The castle is open to the public for a small fee.
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The Basilica with Decumanus Max passing by
The local theatre & some of its seven entrances
Fallen off chunk of water trough beside aqueduct
Breakwater view from path to Isla de las Palomas
