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Tarifa, Spain
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Tarifa is a small city in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 18,169. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tarifa
Tarifa is a Spanish municipality in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia. Located at the southernmost end of the Iberian Peninsula, it is primarily known as one of the world's most popular destinations for windsports. Tarifa lies on the Costa de la Luz and across the Strait of Gibraltar facing Morocco.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 18,169 |
| Population Density | 79 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0139°, -5.6070° |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Andalusia |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.5 inches (876 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,493 |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
About Tarifa
Tarifa is a small city in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 18,169. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tarifa vs Spain Average
Income: Tarifa vs Spain
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Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,381 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Tarifa
Tarifa has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.8°C), the coldest is Jan (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 778 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above Spain avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 231.0 sq mi (598.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0139°N, 5.6070°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1680 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 70 | 126 km |
| 1978 | CADIZ | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 129 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
Tarifa has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 52°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Tarifa
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrenalin Kite Area | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria La Almadraba | - | - | - | - |
| CP Nuestra Señora de la Luz | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Sasio Claudia | - | - | - | - |
| CP Virgen del Sol | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria "Guzman el Buono" | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tarifa
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Aswat (MA) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BFBS Gibraltar (GI) | british forces, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Onda Jerez Radio | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| RTVCE | - | AAC 258 kbps | |
| GBC Radio Gibraltar (GI) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Casares | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Tarifa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bab Kasbah | ||||
| Baelo Claudia | ||||
| Baelo Claudia museum | ||||
| Borj En-Nâam | ||||
| Centro de Arte Contemporáneo de San Roque | ||||
| Centro de interetacion y aula del mar | ||||
| Centro de Interpretacion de la Cultura Andalusi | ||||
| Espace d’art contemporain | ||||
| Gallérie Delacroix | ||||
| Ibn Khaldoun Cultural Centre | ||||
| Musée de La Fondation Lorin | ||||
| Musée des artistes voyageurs | ||||
| Musée des cultures méditerranéennes | ||||
| Museo de Arte Sacro | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural | ||||
| Museo del Radioaficionado | ||||
| Museo Luis Ortega Brú | ||||
| Museo Municipal | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Algeciras | ||||
| Museo Municipal de San Roque | ||||
| Tangier American Legation Institute | ||||
| Villa Harris Museum |
Libraries in Tarifa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivo Histórico Municipal Jesús Terán Gil | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca David Botella | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Campamento | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de la Estación de San Roque | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Puente Mayorga | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Esteban Valdivia y Cabrera | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Cristóbal Delgado | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cristobal Delgado | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Mercedes Gaibros | 0.0 | |||||
| Book store | 0.0 | |||||
| Book store | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Documental José Luis Cano | 0.0 | |||||
| Instituto Cervantes / Biblioteca Juan Goytisolo | 0.0 | |||||
| Instituto Cervantes / Biblioteca Juan Goytisolo | 0.0 | |||||
| Tangier English Book Club | 0.0 | |||||
| Tangier English Book Club | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tarifa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Market | |||||
| Marché Central De Poissons | |||||
| Marché de produits du terroir | |||||
| Marché de produits du terroir | |||||
| Mercadillo de San Roque | |||||
| Mercado Abastos Diego Ponce | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos de Algeciras | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos de Facinas | |||||
| Mercado Hotel Garrido | |||||
| Mercado La Estacion | |||||
| Mercado Virgen del Carmen | |||||
| Place Jedida | |||||
| Place Jedida | |||||
| Ratton Market | |||||
| Souk Casabarata | |||||
| Souq Souani | |||||
| Weavers Market | |||||
| Weavers Market |
Hotels in Tarifa
32 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tarifa
78 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tarifa
68 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Tarifa
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tarifa
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Tarifa
4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tarifa
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tarifa
7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Tarifa
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tarifa
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tarifa
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tarifa
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Tarifa
7 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Tarifa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gambrinus |
Stadiums & Teams in Tarifa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tarifa
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Airport | GIB | Large Airport |
| Sania Ramel Airport | TTU | Large Airport |
| Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport | TNG | Large Airport |
| Jerez Airport | XRY | Medium Airport |
| Rota Naval Station Airport | ROZ | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo de La Ina | - | Small Airport |
| AeroSidonia | - | Small Airport |
| Ronda | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tarifa
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos |
Treatment Centers in Tarifa
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Arrazi Radiologie | ||
| Cabinet Dr Imane El Fatemi | ||
| Centre De Biologic Medicale | ||
| Clinique Aoufi |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tarifa
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de la Inmaculada | |
| Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís | |
| Iglesia de San Mateo | |
| Iglesia de Santa María | |
| Iglesia de Santiago |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Spain
32 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tarifa
What is the population of Tarifa?
Tarifa has a population of 18,169 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 79 people per square mile, spread across 231.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tarifa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $33,493, 55% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Tarifa?
Tarifa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.5 inches.
How is the job market in Tarifa?
There are 1,381 business establishments in the area.