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Tarifa Harbour, Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalucia, Spain
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We would like your comments - If you would like to add to this report or submit your own report on a marina, harbour or anchorage not covered in this guide so far please visit our contact page for our email address. Digital photos are also very welcome. General - Tarifa Harbour is located at Tarifa at the western end of the Straights of Gibraltar in province of Cadiz, Andalucia in southern Spain. The harbour is used by the fishing fleet. There are no provisions or yachts and the harbour should only be used as a place of refuge. Open - All year round Formalities - Policia office for immigration - manned when a ferry is due. A visiting yacht is likely to be charged, the price may exceed what you pay in a marina despite facilities being nonexistent Contact ; Tel - Fax - Email - VHF Ch - Call sign - Position - 36º 00' N 005º 36.5' W. Charts; - Admiralty - 92, 142, 773 Spanish - 44C, 105, 445, 445B, 4450 Imray - C19 Tides; Reference port - Gibraltar Mean time differences - HW: - 40 minutes ; LW: - 40 minutes Heights in metres -
Depths at MLW - Not Known. Protection/Shelter - Not Known. Approach and Entrance - From the West - Tarifa light will be seen from a distance. Caution is needed when passing Bajo de los Cabezos, 3 miles south of Punta Paloma and 5 miles to the W of Tarifa itself. This bank is marked by broken water even in calm weather. From the East - When passing through the Straits keep at least 1 mile off between Punta Carnero and Punta de Cal Arenas after which it is safe to close the coast. Entrance - The harbour entrance faces south and is just to the east of the Isla Tarifa on which stands Tarifa light Berths & Moorings - The harbour is used by the fishing fleet. There are no provisions or yachts and the harbour should only be used as a place of refuge. If the need arises yachts must take pot luck amongst the fishing fleet. Keep of the RoRo ferry berth on the inside of the southern breakwater. It may be possible to anchor either side of the causeway linking Isla Tarifa to the mainland. Holding is thought to be good over sand. Water - From taps from a couple of locations within the harbour. Electric - No. Fuel - None. Weather forecast - VHF Ch 10 & 73 at 00.15 and at 2 hourly intervals thereafter Forecast in Spanish and English. Security - None. Internet Access - Not Known. Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - None. Boatyard Facilities & Services - Small yard within the harbour catering to the fishing fleet. Shopping and Provisions - Most provisions can be obtained in Tarifa. Bank or ATM - In Tarifa. Chandlers or Ships' Store - Not Known. Butane/Camping Gaz/Propane - Not known. Ice - No. Restaurants & Eating Out - Good choice in Tarifa. Transport - Bikes - Local Bus Service - Intercity Bus Service - Taxis - Car Rental - Train Service - Water Taxi - Ferry Service - Airport(s) - Local Area - Sporting & Recreational Facilities - Windsurfing - Tarifa is famous for its strong winds a windsurfers come from all over Europe. Dive school just outside the harbour. Sightseeing - The road between Tarifa and Algeciras offers stunning views of the Rock of Gibraltar and across the Straits to Morocco. Museums and Cultural Attractions - Conservation Projects - Special Events - Children's Stuff - Other - Other reports on harbours, marinas and anchorages can be viewed in our marina guide |
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