The European Bali? Nah, Tarifa is the New Poor Man’s Paradise!
Forget Bali and those pricey exotic spots that drain your wallet! If you thought faraway Bali with palm trees, turquoise waters, and endless sandy beaches was only for the rich, it’s time to wake up and hear about Tarifa – a Spanish town at the southern tip of Andalusia that’s literally Europe’s answer to Bali, but for the average Joe.
A Paradise on the Atlantic Coast with Prices That Will Shock You
Tarifa sits on the Costa de la Luz, or Coast of Light, offering golden beaches and crystal-clear water. Summer temps hover around a comfy 25°C, and Morocco is just 14 kilometers away – yes, you read that right, you can literally hop to another continent the same day by ferry from Tarifa!
Beaches like Playa de Bolonia and Playa de Los Lances are described as spectacular and perfect for unforgettable sunsets. Kitesurfing and windsurfing lovers are in heaven here thanks to perfect winds. Beginners can take lessons in multiple languages.
Food and Drinks That Won’t Break the Bank
After a day on the board, chill at beach bars where cocktails cost just 3 euros during happy hour. Main dishes in restaurants range from 12 to 18 euros, and tapas from 3 to 6 euros. Daily menus with starter, main course, and drink are available for 10 to 15 euros. A portion of swordfish costs about 15 to 20 euros, and shellfish for two around 30 euros.
Drinks are super affordable: beer and wine between 2 and 3.5 euros, soft drinks 1.5 to 2.5 euros. Fast food like burgers and sandwiches cost 5 to 9 euros, pizza 8 to 12 euros. Dessert or smoothie? Around 3 to 5 euros.
How to Get There and Where to Stay?
The easiest way to Tarifa is flying into Malaga, where Ryanair flies several times a week. Return tickets can be found for as low as 20 euros, and the drive from Malaga to Tarifa takes just over two hours. Accommodation for two in July starts at 50 euros per night.
Why Pay More?
While tourists massively cancel holidays on popular Greek islands, Tarifa sits almost empty, even though packages are almost free. If Bali seems far and expensive, Tarifa shows you that exotic can be affordable, close, and with all the charms you wanted.
Bonus: Change Continents in One Day!
Imagine this: in the morning you surf on a European beach, and in the afternoon you’re in Morocco, enjoying a different culture, language, and scents. Tarifa is the only place where you can have two continents in one day – without emptying your wallet.
Conclusion?
If you’re tired of expensive vacations and want to enjoy sun, sea, water sports, and good food without going broke, Tarifa is your next destination. European Bali? No, Tarifa is way better – closer, cheaper, and with soul!
So, what are you waiting for? Have you been to Tarifa or planning to go? Or do you think this is just another tourist myth? Drop a comment, share your experience, or just say – where’s your paradise on earth?
