We live in Tarifa all year round, and this journal is where we share what we tell our own guests: when the Levante and Poniente winds blow and what that means for your beach day, where to learn to kitesurf, when to see orcas and dolphins in the Strait, and why the almadraba bluefin tuna season matters here.
You will also find the story of the town — from Phoenicians and Romans to Guzmán el Bueno — plus practical guides for families, retreats, private chefs and evenings out. Everything is written from first-hand experience, to help you plan a better stay on the Costa de la Luz.
Halloween and Tosantos in Tarifa: traditions, autumn flavours and a seaside escape
October 19, 2026Halloween, All Saints’ Day and Tosantos in Tarifa: local traditions, the 2026 plans at Guzmán el Bueno Castle, autumn flavours and a cosy seaside escape.
Surf in Tarifa: Chasing the Perfect Wave
October 1, 2026Surfing in Tarifa means reading the wind, swell and tide. El Palmar, Playa de la Hierba Buena and how our local instructors choose the right beach each day.
Why Tarifa is One of Europe’s Best Destinations for Transformational Retreats
July 26, 2026Where two seas meet: why wellness, yoga and corporate retreat organisers keep choosing Tarifa, and the handpicked villas we recommend for them.
Tarifa After Dark: Where to Go, and How We Arrange Private Events
July 9, 2026Tarifa’s evenings run from sunset on the dunes to the old town at midnight. Where to go, when things actually start, and how we organise private parties in villas.
Tarifa with Children: Why It Works Better Than Most Family Destinations
June 25, 2026Wide safe beaches, water sports from age six, Roman ruins children actually enjoy, and whales in the Strait. An honest guide to Tarifa as a family holiday — including the catch.
Beyond Kitesurfing: The Water Sports Our Guests Come Back For
June 11, 2026Tarifa is known for kitesurfing, but the Strait offers far more. Wingfoil, windsurf, paddleboarding and diving — and how we match the villa to the sport.
Why a Private Chef Changes a Villa Holiday
May 29, 2026A private chef in your villa in Tarifa — breakfast through dinner, traditional Andalusian to Moroccan, Thai and Italian. Cooked, served and cleared. What it involves and what it costs.
Eating Well in Tarifa: What to Order, When, and Where We Send Our Guests
May 14, 2026Almadraba tuna, retinto beef from the Alcornocales, ortiguillas, payoyo cheese and cold manzanilla. A local guide to eating on the Costa de la Luz, and how we arrange it.
The Almadraba Season: Three Thousand Years of Bluefin, and How to Experience It Properly
April 28, 2026Each spring the bluefin return to the Strait and the almadraba nets go in. Our guide to the season, the ronqueo, and how we arrange it for guests staying in our villas.
Whales and Orcas in the Strait: What You Will See, and When
April 9, 2026The Strait of Gibraltar funnels an entire Atlantic migration through 14 km of water. Which species, which months, and how we arrange it for guests.
Learning to Kitesurf in Tarifa: What It Actually Takes
March 24, 2026Tarifa is Europe’s kitesurfing capital. What a beginner course involves, which wind to learn in, what it costs, and how we build a stay around it.
Fourteen Things About Tarifa That Surprise Even Returning Guests
March 5, 2026Named after a Berber commander, holding Europe’s southernmost point, and the site of a Roman fish-sauce industry. Fourteen things about Tarifa worth knowing before you arrive.
The History Beneath Your Villa: Phoenicians, Rome, Al-Andalus and Guzmán el Bueno
February 19, 2026Tarifa is named after a Berber commander who landed in 710 AD, and a complete Roman town sits on a nearby beach. A guide to the history, and how we open it up for guests.
Arriving in Tarifa: Getting Here from Málaga and Gibraltar, Without the Stress
February 3, 2026Every option from Málaga and Gibraltar airports to Tarifa compared honestly — private transfer, hire car, bus. Including the airport most guests overlook.
When to Come to Tarifa: An Honest Month-by-Month Guide
January 15, 2026There is no bad month in Tarifa, but there is a right one for what you want. Our honest guide to the seasons, the winds, and when we tell guests to book.
