Mirador del Estrecho
A high viewpoint beside the N-340 road, with the narrowest point of the strait and the Moroccan mountains almost within reach.
The viewpoint sits at a pass on the N-340 road between Tarifa and Algeciras, at about 300 meters above sea level. It is the best spot for a panoramic view of the Strait of Gibraltar. On clear days you can see the mountains around Tangier across the water and the cargo ships passing through the strait. In spring and autumn, thousands of storks, eagles and kites gather in this area to cross over to Africa, and the nearby Cazalla bird-watching station is a renowned place for birdwatching. Entry is free, with a car park and a small café. It is about 10 minutes by car from the town centre.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Church of San Mateo
- Tarifa Market
- Tarifa Old Town & Puerta de Jerez
- Castle of Guzmán el Bueno
- Church of San Francisco
- Strait of Gibraltar Whale Watching
- Punta de Tarifa & Isla de las Palomas
- Los Lances Beach