I am glad the tour bus took us to Europa Point while sightseeing Gibraltar. Since I'm not a fan of…read moreguided tours, I do give them points for bringing us to this special place where two continents almost meet. Europe ends, this is that point. You can literally see Africa from here on a clear day. It's a romantic spot that'll always be special in my heart. Quiet, bit breezy, a nice break from the action. A place that makes you reflect about the world we live in, with various cultures that meet. There's the lighthouse, big and bright and the beautiful white mosque building with mountains behinds. That's all. And the Mediterranean sea spreading out. It's fascinating and if you'll go in the area, this is a wonderful spot to visit. Unique and beautiful. Sure, it just enticed me some more to visit Morocco, being so close to it, but I'll leave it for some other time. Although, it's calling my name....

no a whole lot going on down here, a playground…read morea mosque a lighthouse and the southern most point of Gibraltar. On a clear day you can spot Africa :) Come here for the sunsets and wave goodnight to Morocco across the straight of Gibraltar.

Prior reviews have covered the who, what, when, where, and why of this place. So I just want to add…read morea couple notes about the map and website. According to the Andalucia Tourism website, the official web address for Tarifa's Tourism office is aytotarifa.com/Turismo, however it appears this has not been updated for some time. The current (as of Feb 2018) town maps are produced by the business council, and on them, they direct you to their website todotarifa.com, for more info. There, they do offer tourism info, but also a lot of ads for local businesses. The site is obviously very helpful for local shopping and dining, but you need to navigate a little to get to the historical sites, which exist, but aren't as obvious on there, as the for-profit businesses. The maps are a handy size, but this makes them a little crowded. I have posted photos. One of the most exciting sites, IMO, is Isla de Tarifa (Isla de las Palomas), and it's cut off at the bottom! There is an arrow pointing to where it is, but come on, this is essential info. For historical sites, Tarifa's coverage on the Andalucia tourism webpage is more helpful (http://www.andalucia.org/en/destinations/provinces/cadiz/municipalities/tarifa/), as well as Tarifa's portion of Cadizpedia (https://cadizpedia.wikanda.es/wiki/Tarifa). You will find valuable touring info on all sites, but those last two were most helpful to us.

I fell in love with Algeciras immediately! Fabolous place! A small charming town in Andalucia,…read moreSouth of Spain, major transportation hub! It's where Europe meets Africa and it has a bit of both worlds! Breathtaking! I am glad I had some time to spend here, on the way to Ronda. The railway station is in the middle of the city, I took a train to Ronda, but before I was able to walk its streets, explore the great market they have, see the people who inhabit this place, a mix of population, always nice and fascinating. I loved their market, rich in merchandise, smells and local flavors. The streets are cute and charming. Nice views! Algeciras is off the beaten path, but if you are in the area, check it out even for 2 hours, it is so worth it! Very unique!

We drove through Algericas, which is a metropolis for southern Spain, with over 118k people. This…read moreis a huge, sprawling city, famous for its port of imports. It was an amazing sight, worth seeing on our journey. I thought the cargoland in my hometown of Philadelphia was crazy, but the acres and acres of warehouses and cargo containers in Algericas is stunning! The Port of Algeciras is one of the largest in Europe and the 25th largest port in the world! Lots of oil imports! They also have passenger ferries for Morocco. The nearby English territory of Gibraltar is visible from many parts of Algericas.

We had only one night in Tarifa, and arrived very late. I had read in a guide ahead of our trip,…read morethat the Plaza del Miramar has a wonderful view of the lights of Tangeirs at night. I was so excited to see Africa, I had to go as soon as we checked in to our hotel. Our hotelier gave us a local map and showed us how to drive along the Plaza del Miramar (on the same-named road), to see a great view! It was so cool! If you are walking through the plaza, there is a viewing platform for even better views! But driving or walking, the views are definitely worth seeking! Prior to this trip, I (and many Americans I know) thought that Gibraltar was the southernmost city in Spain, but, no way José, it is actually Tarifa. I had been through Andalucia years before, as a teen, and had glimpsed the African continent, but had never gotten as close as I did in Tarifa. Plaza del Miramar gave us a great view, even at night! So exciting!

Excellent trip to and from Morocco on this ferry! We found the ferry port in Tarifa, Spain very…read moreeasily. It's at the end of the road in an area known for some of the best wind-surfing in the world because they way the continents, Africa and Europe naturally create a wind tunnels of sorts. If you have extra time, head to the beach nearby and watch kites and windsurfers! There are two companies at the port to choose from. We chose this one honestly just because it was leaving sooner, and it worked out very well... We parked for €17/day right there in a secured lot and we bought our tickets at the port because we didn't know an exact time we would be traveling. (They are available online, but only until a certain date and some may say "no open ticket", which means you need to commit to a return time. If you purchase them at the port you have an open return ticket valid for one year after the date you sail. We also found the prices to be cheaper in person than online too. Under €200 for 4 people, children are less expensive... €27 for children. €60 for adults.) The ferry was not open air, was much larger than I had anticipated, and was air conditioned! The seats were very comfortable and did recline. They have booths and tables too. I was so afraid the ferry would be like the littler ones I'm familiar with in Europe like ones from Naples to Capri where people get sick. Definitely not the case here. Smooth sailing! Onboard food and beverages, including alcoholic were reasonably priced. Nothing crazy, but enough to satisfy a craving for a quick snackeroo. The fam enjoyed fresh squeezed OJ, croissant and other cakes, which were said to be delish. The chocolate especially. I suggest bringing a card game or magazine to pass the time, which was about 70minutes. The windows are large and the views of the turquoise water are lovely! We enjoyed our window seats very much. They are all first come, first serve and plentiful! You will be handed two papers for each person the same time you receive your tickets. The white must be filled out onboard in order to enter Morocco and the yellow should be filled out prior to boarding on the way back. You will not be able to pass through customs back to Spain without it being filled out so if you're short on time, you may as well fill them as soon as you get them on your initial trip and when you're already filling out the white ones. The customs officer leaving Spain was a bit intimidating, but the one leaving Tangier was super nice and even opened up a new window for us as he saw we were in a hurry. I HIGHLY recommend taking even just a day trip to Morocco from this ferry if you find yourself in the south of Spain! To be able to take a quick boat ride to visit Africa is unreal!! We actually stayed overnight in Tétouan, which is an hr (€50) cab ride from this port in Tangier. I would absolutely recommend doing this is you have more time. The vibe and the scenery are completely different, plus you pass through the Berber Mountains en route and see the women picking Berber to make into carpets! Very, very cool!! We stayed near the King's palace in a gorgeous riad for close to nothing, comparatively speaking. Be forewarned, you will be hassled the second you step off the ferry in Morocco. The Medina and shuks are about a 10 minute walk from port, but you will most likely get lost because the streets are unmarked, winding and can be confusing. You can grab a taxi for €3 and I highly recommend it, especially if you're only visiting a short while. It wouldn't hurt to grab a guide for no more than €15 right off the boat too, even if just to keep others from harassing you. We chose ours from 3 men who approached us, and we're so glad we did... Stay calm when you arrive in Morocco. Try to not get overwhelmed, because at first it can me a bit much. The men who approach you will certainly remind you, you are now in Africa. And you certainly feel that immediately. Keep your valuables secure and your voice and demeanor firm. Ladies, I heard that if you cover up and respect the native Moroccans Ana their culture and religion, they will respect you, which is what I did and felt much more comfortable in the new environment. I would also note, I personally wouldn't go alone as a women. Amazing trip!! Easy, relaxing boat ride. Simple to purchase tickets. We thought they were somewhat reasonable. Would do it again in a heartbeat! It was incredible!! Thank you for the transportation and the bucket-list check!

I would give less if possible. We took a one day trip to Morocco. The trip was good until the…read moreboat ride back. We were told by the tour guide that the weather was bad so we had to leave from a different port (an hour bus ride instead of a 5 minute bus ride that we were expecting). That wasn't that big of a deal. The problem is that the tour guide thought the boat left the new port at 6PM like the original port. NOPE. It left at 5PM. So, our hour bus ride got us to the port at 5:06PM. The TRS boat was still docked, but for some reason it wouldn't let us board. We were told they left. THAT'S A LIE BECAUSE WE SAW IT THERE WHEN WE DROVE UP. Then we were told the reason we were there is because the original boat broke down. So which is it, the boat was broke or the weather was bad. Our tour guide never apologized or even told us the truth. And the worse part is that the next boat didn't leave the port until 8:45PM. Yeah, that's right. We missed a boat by 6 minutes and had to wait 3 hours and 45 minutes for the next one to leave. How come she didn't call ahead and tell them that 55 passengers are right around the corner. Please wait???