Nuevo Nomads

 From Malaga driving southwest, the Mediterranean lies to the left and the hills of Andalucía to the right. The highway crisscrosses some of the famous towns in the Costa del Sol: Marbella, Mijas Costa, Estepona, Puerto Banus, Ojen and more. 

Tarifa lies further south, just after Algeciras and at the end of a magnificent climb through hills where windmills line the vista like cars on a motorway. The Atlas mountains of Morocco are visible from Tarifa and Algeciras. This mix of seas and mountains, and the feel of the winds coming from the Atlantic, on a sunny spring day, makes for an unforgettable road trip.

Tarifa is regarded as a kitesurfing paradise. With its wide beaches,sustained and powerful winds, makes the weather a perfect combination for surfing. In Tarifa you can easily catch a ferry across the Gibraltar Strait for a quick trip to Tangier in Morocco. At the end of Tarifa both the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean is visible just by turning your head from side to side, to the left is the Mediterranean, to the right is the Atlantic.

Just outside of Tarifa towards, Cadiz, you are simply suddenly amazed by the presence of large sand dunes. You can drive by for the views of the sea and hills from your car, stop and take amazing pictures or simply indulge yourself in the mesmerizing landscape, enjoying the Mediterranean breeze.

Tarifa feels like an outpost..a very interesting one. It seem to lie at the very edge of the land. A place where two large bodies of water meet for a rendezvous with big skies, colorful sunsets, and a view of the inviting Atlas mountains  across the strait.

Cuisine

Seafood is a cornerstone of the Andalucian diet. Most common are grilled sardines at the beach, shrimp, cod, and other crustaceans.

Jamón ibérico or serrano, together with local cheese are common dishes that pair well with local vermouth.

You will find several popular local sweet wines.

Beaches

From Malagueta to Tarifa, there are myriad beaches for all tastes. Some pf our favorites are Malagueta and Mijas Costa and Benalmádena.

Tips

1. Make time to visit Gibraltar. It is a fascinating place, this massive mountain jutting out into the Mediterranean. Climb with the cable car or the Mediterranean steps and enjoy the flora and fauna and 360 views that surrounds you and remember to catch up on some rich historical  facts about this area of Spain.

2. If you drive to the ferry, you may not be able to return your rental in Tarifa, check with the company to see if you will need to return the car in Algeciras. 

3. Bring warm clothes for the evenings, it is often windy and chilly after sunset.