Tarifa is located in Andalucia at the Southern tip of Spain where the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic meet. The benefits of this are that the three main cities of the region are within travelling distance, Seville, Cadiz and Huelva, in Cadiz, Santa Maria, Puerto Real and Jerez offer a lively alternative, and in Huelva, Ayamonte and Isla Cristina do the same. The African continent lies only 14 kilometers away and can be reached by ferry directly. The arabic influence reflects in the alleys and colorful flower-decorated courtyards. Mass tourism has never made it down here. The local inhabitants of Tarifa amount to some 14,000 . Spanish is the only language to communicate with the locals because they do not speak any foreign languages. Tarifa is located between Barbate and Algeciras near Zahara de los Atunes.

This small town became popular because of the variety of outdoor sport activities it offers, especially windsurfing and kitesurfing. Property for sale in Tarifa is not in abundance however new developments in surrunding areas are emerging. Tarifa's wild coastline attracts surfers and nature-lovers alike. Just as famous for its birdwatching as its surfing, there are endless opportunities to explore the rolling countryside. Horse-riding, hang-gliding, kite-surfing, rock-climbing and diving to name but a few. Just 11 km across the Straits of Gibraltar at its narrowest point, this southern-most tip of Europe where the Med meets the Atlantic Ocean, enjoys spectacular views of the Rif mountains of Africa across the water.