Tarifa

Sand Dunes and Tapas

Thinking we could stop for a coffee and croissant before taking the ferry back to Tarifa, we packed up early and made for the elevator (we were on the 9th floor). The key fob sensor that had to be used…

Tarifa

Tangier – Ouds, Tea and Minarets

The dawn calling to prayer (Imsak)– around 6:15 a.m. at present — is nowadays broadcast by amplified speakers from the tallest Minarets. You can hear echoing calls from all over the city … quite a haunting sound first thing in…

Tarifa

The Rock of Gibraltar

The morning dawned — foggy, cool and a touch of drizzle.  No … not what we need!  The clouds were so low they almost touched the sea.  Should we put off until tomorrow?  The BBC weather forecast claimed that Tarifa…

Tarifa

Tarifa – and all parts South

Certainly a village not to miss is Vejer de la Frontera.  Now, you ‘re probably thinking that we’ve seen FAR too many white pueblos  already this trip, but honestly, this is a beauty.  Mid week, it was quiet … the sky…