Tarifa
City in Cádiz, Spain
Overview
Tarifa, located at the southernmost tip of Spain, is renowned for its windswept beaches, kitesurfing culture, and laid-back Andalusian charm. The city blends historic architecture with a lively nightlife, making it a popular destination for both adventure seekers and relaxed travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Cádiz
Population
18,664
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.01°, -5.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$1,880
Local Cost
$1,140
Local Income
$1,480
Cashless
73
English
38
Temperature
18.1°C
Summer Avg
22.7°C
Winter Avg
14.0°C
Record High
35.9°C
Record Low
4.0°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
620 mm
Internet Speed
213 Mbps
Upload
187 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
118
Coworking
0
Cafes
60
Nightlife
50
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GIB
Distance
28 km
Explore
Neighborhoods
Mapped17 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 50 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 17 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-24.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.