Tarifa Old Town & Puerta de Jerez
Casco antiguo de Tarifa
A walled old town of whitewashed Moorish-style streets, entered through the Puerta de Jerez, with narrow lanes lined with tapas bars and surf shops.
The old town keeps its Arab-era walls and narrow lanes intact. The main entrance, the Puerta de Jerez, is a 13th-century gate. Beyond it lies a maze of whitewashed houses, flower pots and courtyards. Around the main street, Calle Sancho IV, you will find tapas bars, ice cream shops and surf brand stores.
Along the way, you can visit the Church of San Mateo, Plaza de Santa Maria and the walls' lookout point, which offers views of Africa. The old town is open all day and is especially lively at night. Parking is difficult, so it is best to leave your car outside the walls and walk in.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Tarifa Market
- Church of San Francisco
- Church of San Mateo
- Castle of Guzmán el Bueno
- Strait of Gibraltar Whale Watching
- Punta de Tarifa & Isla de las Palomas
- Los Lances Beach
- Mirador del Estrecho