Tarifa, Spain » travel guide

General information | Tarifa

Official language
Spanish

Capital
Madrid

Head of state
King Juan Carlos l.; represented by president Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero

Form of government
Parliamentary monarchy

Size
504.782 km²

Population
40.280780

Density of population
80 inhabitants per km²

Religion
Catholic

Entry requirements
Please check the visa requirements for your destination at the appropriate consulate or embassy in your county and do this as well in advance of your travel date.

Location
Tarifa is located in the south of Spain in Andalusia next to Gibraltar.

Language
Spanish

Time difference
No time difference to CET.

Electricity
220 Volt An adapter might sometimes be necessary.

Telephone
The dialling code for Spain is 0034.

Internet
There are a lot of internet cafés in Tarifa. You will also be provided internet access in some of the hotels.

Climate/clothing
Light cotton clothing during summer. During spring and autumn pullover and jacket are recommended for the cooler evenings.

Health regulations
If you travel from Europe there won't be any immunization required.

Transfer
A rental car is recommended, since we cannot organise the transfer from the airport. Driving from Malaga to Tarifa will take you about 1.5 hours, from Jerez to Tarifa about 1 hour.

Rental car and transport
It is recommended to rent a car before your departure because of the cheaper price (about 20 Euro a day).

Currency/mode of payment
Currency: Euro (€)
1 Euro = 100 Cent.
Current rate of exchange:
1 US-$ = ca. 0,80 €
1 US-$ = ca. 0,80