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Stories from
Tarifa

5 June 2026

The Almadraba: Tarifa's Ancient Bluefin Hunt

Every spring, tens of thousands of Atlantic bluefin tuna funnel through the Strait of Gibraltar on their ancient migration. For over three thousand years, the people of Tarifa have been waiting for them.

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5 June 2026

Castillo de Santa Catalina: The Castle That Isn't

It looks like a medieval castle from the beach. Look closer and the story gets stranger — and more interesting. Perched on the hill between Tarifa's old town and the sea, the Castillo de Santa Catalina is not quite what it appears.

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