Eating, drinking and dancing
We've tracked down the best cafés for people-watching, the bars with the coolest cocktails, the most accomplished restaurants and the liveliest local nightlife in Tarifa.
Restaurants
Mandrágora
This restaurant at 3 Calle Independencia serves delicious, healthy tagines, couscous and salads with a Moorish slant.
(+34 956 681 291)
Ciriaco
Located on Calle Huerta del Rey, this restaurant is good for Mediterranean cuisine.
(+34 956 684 085)
Rosa Negra
For Argentinian-style steaks, try this steakhouse at 4 Calle Coronel Moscardo in front of the Post Office.
(+34 956 682 072)
Miramar
The Costa de la Luz is famed for its excellent fresh tuna – you’ll eat a fine piece overlooking the sea at this restaurant at the Hotel Arte Vida, Carretera N340.
(+34 956 689 133)
Trattoria de Tarifa
Among Italian eateries in the old town is this trattoria on Paseo de la Alameda which does a mean pizza in its wood-fired oven.
(+34 956 682 225)
Mesón Juan Luis
Committed carnivores will revel in the pork experience at this restaurant at 15 Calle San Francisco. If you follow signs for Bollonia ruins and then bear left when you get to the sea, you’ll find beach-shack restaurants that are pure holiday; don’t be in a hurry.
(+34 956 681 265)
Cafés
La Posada
For tapas, you can’t go wrong with this place on Calle Guzman el Bueno in the old town.
El Pasillo
On Calle Guzman el Bueno in the old town, try this place for excellent tapas.
Los Melli
This tapas bar on Calle Guzman el Bueno in the old town is popular with locals and tourists alike.
Casa Amarilla Bodega
The jamón Iberico is among good things to be had at this popular bodega at 9 Calle Sancho IV el Bravo.
(+34 956 681 993)