High Flyers Guide to Tarifa
Cafes
Tarifa has a vibrant gastro scene, and literally hundreds of restaurants, cafes and bars.
First things first - going out for breakfast is a religion here in Spain (as anyone who has a 10.30 appointment at the Town Hall will know!!). So why not follow suit and check out some of the great cafes for a tostada con tomate y aceite, y un cafe con leche. Here are a few of our favourites:
BOSSA - joined onto the Puerta de Jerez (the archway into the old town). Great scrambled eggs, good coffee and a fine selection of modern tapas from around the world. Top bar for early evening drinks and getting to know other tourists.
LA PALMERA - literally 20m from High Flyers House. Be naughty and order Churros con chocolate
ANDREA'S BRUNCH - really tasty, healthy menu. Super tasty take-away sandwiches for the beach.
CAFE 10 - Wonderful coffee, tasty cakes
CAFE AZUL - lovely cafe just onto the high street from the old town.
OZU Bar - if you're coming kiting with us, the cafe-bar at Ozu is a great place to hang out before / after your kiting, with a super tasty menu.
Bossa
1 C. SilosAndrea's Brunch
22 C. Sancho IV el BravoChurreria La Palmera
32 C. Sancho IV el BravoCafe 10
10 Calle Ntra. Sra. de la LuzCafé Azul Bar
8 C. Batalla del SaladoRestaurants
Tarifa has a so many great restaurants. Where do we start? Well, close by to High Flyers House there are the following. These are just some of my favourites, there are SO many more!
Old Town: Bar el Frances, La Garrocha, Los Melli, El Burgato, Lola, La Bonita, La Burla, Siglo19, Raizes, Silos, El Otro Melli, Boca Buena, and the superb Chilimosa vegetarian restaurant.
Near the Port: El Ancla, La Pescaderia, Meson el Picoteo.
Lunchtime tapas: El Tapeo - great locals restaurant with brilliant friendly service for locals and tourists alike.
This should keep you going for a night or two!
La Garrocha. Gastrobar.
22 C. Guzmán el BuenoBar Los Mellis
16 C. Guzmán el BuenoBar El Frances
21a C. Sancho IV el BravoEl Lola - Bar de Tapas y Flamenco
5 C. Guzmán el BuenoEl Burgato
10 C. Guzmán el BuenoBAR EL OTRO MELLI
5 Pl. San MartínSister restaurant to Bar el Frances, Beautiful indoor setting
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Silos 19 (Francés-Silos)
19 C. SilosSister restaurant to Bar el Frances, Beautiful indoor setting
Restaurante La Pescadería
S/N Paseo la AlamedaLa Burla
4f C. Alcalde Juan NúñezMesón Picoteo
1 C. Mariano VinuesaRestaurante El Ancla
15 Av. Fuerza ArmadasLooks basic, but some of the best seafood
At the very end of Punta Paloma (Valdevaqueros bay). Known for fish and seafood pulled straight out of the sea. Great views to Morocco
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Restaurante El Mirlo - Tarifa
s/n Punta PalomaAt the very end of Punta Paloma (Valdevaqueros bay). Known for fish and seafood pulled straight out of the sea. Great views to Morocco
chilimosa
6 C. del PesoVegetarian restaurant, and take-away. SUPER tasty food!!
Bar El Tapeo
20 Av. AndalucíaLunchtime tapas in the sun. Amazing, friendly service
Bars
Taco Way Tarifa
26 C. Sancho IV el BravoThe best Mojitos in town. Happy Hour 8-11pm
Surf Bar Tomatito
4 C. CervantesThe place to party with other travellers / kiters
Super historic, atmospheric bar, built into the walls of the old town. Flamenco concert every Thursday night. Well worth going to check out authentic Andalucian culture
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Almedina Cafe Bar
3 C. AlmedinaSuper historic, atmospheric bar, built into the walls of the old town. Flamenco concert every Thursday night. Well worth going to check out authentic Andalucian culture
Bossa
1 C. SilosThe perfect place for your early evening drinks. Always happy hour on the cocktails!
Cool places to visit nearby
The tiny village of Bolonia, about 20 minute's drive from Tarifa has a stunning beach with huge sand dune, great chiringuitos (beach bars) and the amazing Roman archeological site, Baelo Claudia. When leaving Baelo Claudia, of you turn left and drive up the mountain you are treated to incredible views across the straits of Gibraltar and across to Morocco
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Bolonia
The tiny village of Bolonia, about 20 minute's drive from Tarifa has a stunning beach with huge sand dune, great chiringuitos (beach bars) and the amazing Roman archeological site, Baelo Claudia. When leaving Baelo Claudia, of you turn left and drive up the mountain you are treated to incredible views across the straits of Gibraltar and across to Morocco
Baelo Claudia
s/n Ensenada de BoloniaWonderfully restored Roman town and museum in Bolonia. A must see
Iconic Pueblo Blanco perched high up on a mountain beside the Cadiz road. Nice to stroll around, and a great gastro town
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Vejer de la Frontera
17 C. P.º de las CobijadasIconic Pueblo Blanco perched high up on a mountain beside the Cadiz road. Nice to stroll around, and a great gastro town
Medi-evil hamlet 6km up a mountain side, around 30 minutes east of Tarifa. Only takes half an hour to wander around but the setting and the views are spectacular.
there's a lovely little eco tapas bar just outside the main gate
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Castellar de la Frontera
Medi-evil hamlet 6km up a mountain side, around 30 minutes east of Tarifa. Only takes half an hour to wander around but the setting and the views are spectacular.
there's a lovely little eco tapas bar just outside the main gate
An hour and a quarter away, Jerez is a great Andalucian city. One of the true heartlands of Flamenco, and one side of the Sherry Triangle - that also includes Sanlúcar and El Puerto de Santa María. As you get closer to Jerez you see the colour of the soil turn much whiter. and it's this chalky / limey soil (as well as the sunshine and the salty sea air) the creates the perfect environment for the grapes needed for sherry. But don't just read it from me, go to Jerez and take a tour of one of the many bodegas in the city. Tío Pepe is the most famous, and is a fantastic tour. Also great are Bodegas Tradición ( they also have an impressive private art collection including works by El Greco and Velázquez). And at Williams and Humbert you can also get to see Andalucian horses.
There is flamenco all over the city (and NOT the touristy kind). Go to Tabanco el Pasaje -Jerez' oldest Tabanco (Sherry bar), right in the middle of the city centre, take a glass or two of sherry and watch and soak up the atmosphere, pain, heartache, passion, fun of Flamenco!
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Jerez de la Frontera
An hour and a quarter away, Jerez is a great Andalucian city. One of the true heartlands of Flamenco, and one side of the Sherry Triangle - that also includes Sanlúcar and El Puerto de Santa María. As you get closer to Jerez you see the colour of the soil turn much whiter. and it's this chalky / limey soil (as well as the sunshine and the salty sea air) the creates the perfect environment for the grapes needed for sherry. But don't just read it from me, go to Jerez and take a tour of one of the many bodegas in the city. Tío Pepe is the most famous, and is a fantastic tour. Also great are Bodegas Tradición ( they also have an impressive private art collection including works by El Greco and Velázquez). And at Williams and Humbert you can also get to see Andalucian horses.
There is flamenco all over the city (and NOT the touristy kind). Go to Tabanco el Pasaje -Jerez' oldest Tabanco (Sherry bar), right in the middle of the city centre, take a glass or two of sherry and watch and soak up the atmosphere, pain, heartache, passion, fun of Flamenco!
Cádiz is western Europe's oldest continuously inhabited city. Get lost in the lanes of the old town, go up El Torre Tavira to get a wonderful view, eat at the Mercado del Abastos (market - it has food stalls all around), go to the beach.
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Cádiz
S/N Pl. de SevillaCádiz is western Europe's oldest continuously inhabited city. Get lost in the lanes of the old town, go up El Torre Tavira to get a wonderful view, eat at the Mercado del Abastos (market - it has food stalls all around), go to the beach.