Free Walking Sightseeing Tour #1 in Tarifa, Spain
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3.1 km
32 m
Explore Tarifa in Spain with this free self-guided walking tour. The map shows the route of the tour. Below is a list of attractions, including their details.
Activities in TarifaIndividual Sights in TarifaSight 1: Southernmost continental point of Europe
This is a list of the extreme points of Europe: the geographical points that are higher or farther north, south, east or west than any other location in Europe. Some of these positions are open to debate, as the definition of Europe is diverse.
Sight 2: Sancho IV de Castilla
Sancho IV of Castile called the Brave, was the king of Castile, León and Galicia from 1284 to his death. Following his brother Ferdinand's death, he gained the support of nobles that declared him king instead of Ferdinand's son Alfonso. Faced with revolts throughout his reign, before he died he made his wife regent for his son Ferdinand IV.
Sight 3: Castillo de Guzmán El Bueno
The Castle of Tarifa, also known as Castle of Guzmán el Bueno or Castle of the Guzmáns is a castle in the coastal town of Tarifa in Spain.
Sight 4: Iglesia de San Mateo
Iglesia de San Mateo is the main church of Tarifa in the Province of Cadiz, Spain. It was supposed to have been built in 1506 on the remains of an old mosque, although worship at the church has only been mentioned in documents since 1534, another date given for its inauguration. Numerous alterations have been made to the church over the centuries. The main Baroque facade was designed by architect Torcuato Cayon de la Vega in 1774, and the work was completed four years later under the direction of maestro Carlos Hermida. The bell tower has a square, robust base, and is topped with a fluted dome. The Capilla del Sagrario was restored in 1899, a magnificent dome on scallops that extends to the ground forming three semicircular chapels.
Sight 5: Francisco de Copons y Navía
Francisco Copons y Navia, 1st Count of Tarifa was a Spanish soldier, active during the War of the Pyrenees and the Peninsular War. He was appointed captain general of Catalonia in 1812 and promoted to lieutenant general in 1814.
Sight 6: Castillo de Santa Catalina
The Castle of Santa Catalina de Tarifa is a fortress located on the Cerro de Santa Catalina, near the Port of Tarifa and the city centre. It was built in 1933 and is currently in disuse.
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