Strait of Gibraltar Whale Watching
Avistamiento de cetáceos en el Estrecho
A roughly two-hour boat trip from Tarifa port into the Strait, where pilot whales and dolphins are common, and in summer you may see orcas and sperm whales.
The Strait of Gibraltar is the sea corridor between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Long-finned pilot whales and several dolphin species live here year-round. Sperm whales and fin whales pass through in spring and summer, and in July and August orcas arrive, following bluefin tuna.
Several non-profit and commercial operators in Tarifa port, including FIRMM and Turmares, run roughly two-hour trips, costing about 40 to 50 euros. Some operators offer a free rebooking if no whales or dolphins are seen. Trips are cancelled in strong wind, so allow some flexibility in your dates, and anyone prone to seasickness should take medication beforehand.
Opening hours
Several departures daily April–October, weather permitting
Nearby sights
- Castle of Guzmán el Bueno
- Church of San Francisco
- Church of San Mateo
- Tarifa Old Town & Puerta de Jerez
- Tarifa Market
- Punta de Tarifa & Isla de las Palomas
- Los Lances Beach
- Mirador del Estrecho