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Tarifa, Spain
Situated at the southernmost tip of the Iberian peninsular, the Andalucian town of Tarifa lies about 100km south-west of the provincial capital, Cádiz. Due to the strong winds in the area, the town is now a European mecca for kitesurfers and windsurfers. It is also renowned as place to watch migrating birds, in particular the storks which cross the Straits of Gibraltar in spring and autumn. But Tarifa has an ancient history, too, dating back to Roman times with its current name Tarifa being given after the attack of Tarif ibn Malik in 710AD. Access to the old town is through the impressive 13th century 'Puerta de Jerez. Other sights include the well-preserved Guzman castle, near the port, constructed by order of caliph Abd-ar-Rahman III in 960AD and the church of St. Mary, built on the site of a former mosque. There are plenty more photos of Tarifa and other Spanish towns if you take a look at my 'Sets' page, www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.
Tarifa, Spain
Situated at the southernmost tip of the Iberian peninsular, the Andalucian town of Tarifa lies about 100km south-west of the provincial capital, Cádiz. Due to the strong winds in the area, the town is now a European mecca for kitesurfers and windsurfers. It is also renowned as place to watch migrating birds, in particular the storks which cross the Straits of Gibraltar in spring and autumn. But Tarifa has an ancient history, too, dating back to Roman times with its current name Tarifa being given after the attack of Tarif ibn Malik in 710AD. Access to the old town is through the impressive 13th century 'Puerta de Jerez. Other sights include the well-preserved Guzman castle, near the port, constructed by order of caliph Abd-ar-Rahman III in 960AD and the church of St. Mary, built on the site of a former mosque. There are plenty more photos of Tarifa and other Spanish towns if you take a look at my 'Sets' page, www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.