Much of my time in this exceptional neck of the woods, has been spent hiking. I didn’t know there would be this much available. I have found a destination where I am virtually alone in the most amazing natural surroundings. The beautiful estuary hike in Tarifa is one such place. Getting There This is an …
Having never witnessed this sport in action before, I didn’t know what to expect. I knew before my arrival in the town, that it was a windy destination. Where there is wind and a beach, there is sport. The best kitesurfing paradise in Tarifa Spain is what I found on the Atlantic Ocean. Winds There …
There is no shortage of places to walk, hike and exercise around Tarifa. This southern most coastline in Spain is full of trails, both human and animal. Everywhere I wander, outside of town, I find a criss-cross of paths and never know where they may lead. Hike to the cannons of a Spanish Battleship Jamie …
One of the main attractions for me on this stay in southern Spain are the beaches. Not realizing how special this area is, I was unprepared for what I discovered. Big & beautiful Tarifa Beach, Playa Lances Sur is a spectacular piece of nature for so many reasons. Size Let’s first talk about how big …
Staying in this ancient town, one has an immediate sense of history. The Old City remains completely surrounded by the tall stone walls of centuries ago. At one corner stands an immense structure, right on the coast, offering stunning views of Africa. This is the grand old Castle of Guzman in Tarifa Spain. Brief History …
After a short visit to Seville, I have changed destinations again. This time, taking the bus down to the southern coast, where I will call home for the next little while. Here is a short recap of my overland trip and my first impressions of Tarifa Spain. Comes Bus The bus journey from Seville to …
These posts are always interesting to me. They record my initial thoughts upon arrival at each destination. I enjoy seeing how my images have changed by the time I am ready to leave any given area. Here are my first impressions of Seville Spain. Friendly If you didn’t read my previous post, you won’t know …
Well, its time to move to my next destination. I’ve had an interesting time in Tirana, stayed in a beautiful Airbnb and I’m ready to move on. My travel day Tirana to Seville on Lufthansa should be simple and easy. Let’s see how it goes. Tirana I had my alarm set for 2:30am and left …