Guzmán el Bueno Castle – Tarifa Point loop from Camping Río Jara

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Guzmán el Bueno Castle – Tarifa Point loop from Camping Río Jara

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Guzmán el Bueno Castle – Tarifa Point loop from Camping Río Jara

01:23

12.7km

20m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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2.23 km

Bridge over the Vega River

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In the beautiful ornithological reserve located behind Los Lances beach, where the River de la Vega flows into the Atlantic, there is a wooden bridge. From here you can see many fish and an incredible view of the sea.

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2.29 km

Los Lances Beach and Viewpoint

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4.85 km

El Balneario Beach (Tarifa)

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Tarifa is considered the wind capital of Europe and is an Eldorado for kite and windsurfers. Because of the often strong offshore wind and sometimes high waves, only recommended for advanced kiters.

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5.33 km

Guzmán el Bueno Castle

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Castillo de Guzmán el Bueno was restored in the first half of the 17th century, when it still maintained its defensive activity as a bastion against the Barbary piracy that devastated these coasts during the 16th and 17th centuries.

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5.92 km

Playa de Tarifa

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Look across and gaze at Africa!

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5.95 km

Frontier Between the Seas

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Best place to end your run - no place more beautiful!

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6.03 km

Tarifa Point

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Tarifa is something very special: The small town is truly located at the southernmost point of the European mainland! If that weren't enough, it is also at the narrowest point …

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6.24 km

Punta de Tarifa – southernmost point of continental Europe

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The European long-distance hiking trail E4 from Tarifa to Cyprus starts at this point. Unfortunately there is no plaque at this location. As if you have to be content with a picture of us :-)

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