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The Campo de Gibraltar is located within the sou-thernmost area part of the Iberian Peninsula andthe Andalusian region, southeast of the province ofCadiz. Its role as natural border between two conti-nents (Europe and Africa), and the fact of beinglocated between two seas (Atlantic Ocean andMediterranean Sea) in addition to the presence ofthe British colony of Gibraltar, make the region oneof the most strategic areas in Europe. The munici-palities of ALGECIRAS, CASTELLAR DE LA FRONTERA, JIMENADE LA FRONTERA, LÍNEA DE LA CONCEPCIÓN, LOS BARRIOS,SAN ROQUE and TARIFA make up the geographical mapof the region.

The area is very well communicated with the restof the world, being possible to reach the region viathe international airports of Jerez de la Frontera,Gibraltar and Malaga. In addition, the seaports ofAlgeciras and Cadiz make it possible to reach of thearea by sea. The communication network is comple-ted further by excellent major roads (including seve-ral motorways) and a railway line.

With a territory spanning between the NaturalParks of Alcornocales (cork oak grove) and theEstrecho (strait) and as part of the Paraje Naturalde las Marismas de Palmones (Salt marshes), theecological diversity found in the area is paramount.Its valuable historical and monument heritage, itsmild, climate, beaches and potential for leisure acti-vities, make this popular tourist destination highlyappealing to visitors.

Campo de Gibraltar

Major Avenue to the World

Costa de la Luz

Culture and Traditions

Practise your swing

Windsurfers’ realm

Nature in its purest form

Ornithological sanctuary

Whale watching

A taste of its own

ALGECIRAS

CASTELLAR DE LA FRONTERA

JIMENA DE LA FRONTERA

LA LÍNEA DE LA CONCEPCIÓN

LOS BARRIOS

SAN ROQUE

TARIFA

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The region’s history is clearly marked by its stra-tegic location as key to the Strait, thus being fromancient times a place were people of different cul-tures settled.

The evidence of human presence dating back tothe Palaeolithic age is well supported by the disco-very in Gibraltar in 1848 of a Homo Calpensis skull,later renamed Neanderthal Man. In addition, a sig-nificant number of cave paintings have been foundaround the Campo de Gibraltar area. The bestexamples are Bacinete Caves in Los Barrios, orthose of Laja Alta in Jimena.

Numerous civilisations such as Phoenicians andCarthaginians travelled through this area of theStrait known as the “Major Avenue to the World” lea-ving behind a valuable legacy in terms of skills andtrade such as tuna trap fishing and the salted fishindustry, both being techniques still practised today.

The Romans brought a long period of splendourto the region that is reflected in the large numberof cities being founded, e.g. Oba, Ximena or IuliaTraducta, as well as the ruins of Carteia (SanRoque) or Baelo Claudia (Tarifa) and other Romansettlements such as Caetaria, Berbésula orMellaria, among others.

Worth noting for its importance is Baelo Claudia(2nd century BC), built in the creek of Bolonia. Theeconomic power of the city was driven by the indus-trialisation and commercialisation of salted fishand sauces made from the latter (garum). Amongthe remains of the city stand out several sectionsof its original wall, slab-paved streets, houses, faci-lities for preparing salted fish, basilica, theatre

(with ruins of Paleochristian burials) and the forum(33 m wide), which is the unique of its kind inAndalusia due to the state of preservation of itsslab flooring and to the fact that it is an open-airconstruction.

After Byzantines and Visigoths, the Muslimswould arrive in the region, becoming the culturethat would leave the deepest imprint of this landand its people. Leading his armies, Tarik ben Ziyadwould land in 711 at the spot known then as CalpeMount, thus beginning an Islamic dominance thatwould last eight centuries.

Always thinking ahead, the Arabs took care tobuild beacon towers and fortifications for thedefence of the conquered territory, and made ofAlgeciras (Al-Yazira-al Hadra) and Tarifa (Al-YacirahTarif), two of the most important cities in the wes-tern Arab kingdom. Many of these strongholds(Castles of Jimena and Castellar) would be reusedlater by the victorious Christians, becoming also thefocal point for the settlement striving later under itsprotection. In addition, pirate incursions such asthe raid and looting of Gibraltar by Barbarossacalled for the construction of numerous watch-towers during the 15th and 16th century.

After the Reconquest, many examples of reli-gious architecture would flourish, and the regionwould see the construction of beautiful Gothic andRenaissance style churches. The Baroque periodwould reach up to the region with such intensitythat temples with opulent sculptures and paintings,in addition to splendid palaces and manor hou-ses would proliferate virtually in every corner of itsgeography.

GARUM GADITANUM.This was the name given toa sauce made with the lef-tovers of fish being usedfor salting. Overlappinglayers of salt and fish lefto-vers were laid in a vat inwhich aromatic herbs hadbeen previously added.After allowing it to marinatefor a few days, the cleansauce extracted from thesolid food became the afo-rementioned exquisite deli-cacy. It was already com-mercialized in Phoeniciantimes; however, it was theRomans who actually eleva-ted this luxurious productto its highest. It was prepa-red wherever there weresalted fish industries, beingone of the most cherishedand highly priced the garumgaditanum made in the fac-tory at Baelo Claudia inTarifa.

THE LINE OF CONTRAVA-LLATION AT THE GIBRALTARSTRONGHOLD. The cons-truction of this line of forti-fications was orderedPhillip V during the siegesof Gibraltar in the 18th cen-tury, with the purpose ofattacking the strongholdand blocking the accessthrough the isthmus lea-ding to the Rock. It exten-ded from the western tothe eastern side of thesea, with the forts of SanFelipe and Santa Barbarastanding respectively ateach end, and was built bythe Marquis of Verboom(Chief Engineer of Phillip VArmy Engineer Corps) underthe directive of the Countof Montemar between1730 and 1735. The lossof Gibraltar would result inthe creation of new settle-ments such as San Roque,Línea de la Concepción orLos Barrios by the inhabi-tants of the Rock that wereforced to leave.

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Major Avenue to the World

In addition to being the point where theAtlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Seameet, the coastline around the Campo deGibraltar feature vast beaches of great beautyand quality. Often lashed by Eastern winds, theyhave become a paradise for nautical sportsenthusiasts.

They stand out for their diversity. It is possiblefor the visitor to choose from virgin beaches andsmall empty coves framed in the wilderness ofnature, to beaches fully equipped with a highlevel of infrastructure and facilities, ideal forthose who prefer to spend their holidays in goodcompany and close to all the amenities.

The beaches around Tarifa lie in a spot werethe waters of the ocean and the sea meet, andthus, extensive and wild sandy grounds are for-med. Atlanterra (extending just beyond Zaharade los Atunes beach) is the first of many bea-ches to be located within the Natural Park ofthe Strait, which stretches up to Algeciras.

At the foot of the beach of Bolonia lie theremains of the remarkable Roman city of BaeloClaudia. Nearby, Punta Paloma and the cove ofValdevaqueros form a wonderful dune field andwild nature landscapes where Windsurfing andKitesurfing enthusiasts have found their parti-cular haven. From this spot stands out theimmensity of the Lances beach with Tarifa inthe background.

From Tarifa to Algeciras, wild nature offers abeautiful scene of beaches framed between cliffs,with wonderful views of the Strait of Gibraltar andthe African shoreline. The Bay of Algeciras featu-res several beaches that are sheltered from thecurrents of the Strait, e.g. El Rinconcillo, Getares,or San García and Cala Arenas.

Just passing Gibraltar, already in broadMediterranean Sea, family beaches follow oneanother alternating with luxurious residential esta-tes. On one hand, Línea de la Concepción featu-res beaches such as Alcaidesa (with residentialestate and golf course), La Hacienda, El Burgo,Torrenueva, La Atunara, La Atunara de Levante,Levante or Santa Barbara and Poniente. On theother hand, San Roque features the beaches ofCabrero-Cala Taraje, Torreguadiaro and Soto-grande (with its exclusive housing estate withMarina and golf course), Guadalquitón,Torrecarbonera-El Balneario, Campamento-PuenteMayorga and Guadarranque.

NATURISM IN CAMPODE GIBRALTAR. Followersof the nudist trend will alsofind in the coast of theCampo de Gibraltar somebeautiful spots in which toenjoy their lifestyle. The bea-ches of Los Alemanes inAtlanterra (Zahara de losAtunes), Duna de Boloniaand Sotogrande are themain areas for those wan-ting to enjoy wild nature incomplete harmony with thelatter. However, the manycoves scattered along thecoastline encourage the visi-tor to removing any trace offabric off his body and brea-the in all the natural ele-ments in their pure state.

MIDPOINT BETWEENTHE ATLANTIC OCEAN ANDTHE MEDITERRANEAN SEA.Línea de la Concepción isperhaps the town wherethe difference between theAtlantic and the Mediterra-nean is more noticeable.Its beaches are a clearexample of the latter, thoselocated towards the Eastare very much similar tothe beaches found in theCosta del Sol, while itswestern beaches, with theirand golden sands, resem-ble more those found else-where in Cadiz.


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The cork industry has always been and stillis one of the bases supporting the economy ofmany of its towns. The large amount of corkoak trees existing in the area has fostered thebark-stripping trade that takes place every 9 or10 years. In addition, the forest has given awayanother tradition, the task of harvesting mush-rooms. Due to the climate, the harvesting sea-son spans from October to March.

The local handicraft work stands out for thequality of its products that results from thewide selection of raw materials that are availa-ble, as well as from the great care placed intothe actual work being carried out. Many of theproducts are manufactured with materials thatalways have been at hand, notwithstanding ofcourse cork, with which beautiful utensils andeven furniture are made. Also important arepottery and woodcrafts, wall tile work, leather-work, or hand-painted shawls.

The extraordinary cultural legacy of theCampo de Gibraltar is exhibited in manymuseums and heritage archives with impor-tant archaeological, historical and art galle-ries such as the Municipal Museum ofAlgeciras and the Natural History Museum ofLos Barrios. Other institutions show the deep-rooted traditions of its inhabitants, mainlyfocusing on the bullfighting world or the toolsand gear used for the different crafts.

Throughout the year, countless culturalexhibitions and events (poetry and narrativework contests, painters and sculptors semi-nars, painting competitions, history andarchaeology workshops...) take place, inwhich music is always well represented. Tosummer concerts, chorales and “rondallas”(serenaders) one must add Flamenco, animportant artistic expression that, as every-where else in the province, attracts manyfollowers.

The bullfighting Culture is deeply rooted inthe Campo de Gibraltar. The Campo deGibraltar towns of Los Barrios, Castellar de laFrontera, Jimena de la Frontera, San Roqueand Tarifa are part of the highly popular Rutadel Toro (route of the bull). In their vast mea-dows, it is possible to admire this brave ani-mal in the wild, and watch the different tasksinvolved in its breeding such as the pursuitand knocking down of the bull, or mock bull-fighting.

BULLFIGHTING CELE-BRATIONS. The region’sbullfighting tradition beco-mes apparent in celebra-tions such as the “ToroEmbolao” (bull with flaminghorns) of Los Barrios or the“Toro del Aguardiente” (ani-sette bull) of San Roque.These celebrations, togetherwith the bullfighting takingplace in the different festi-vals around the Campo deGibraltar, are the best wayto have an insight of the uni-verse surrounding the bulltradition, as well as of thetheme route dedicated tothis animal and that goesthrough part of this land.

A SUMMER FULL OFFLAMENCO NIGHTS. As forthe rest of the Cadiz provin-ce, flamenco has a veryspecial meaning in theCampo de Gibraltar. Duringthe summer, flamenco festi-vals are held one after theother and towns such asCastellar or Jimena de laFrontera host their celebra-tions, already considered abenchmark for thisAndalusian art.


Culture and Traditions

The Campo de Gibraltar has become afavourite destination for golfers. The regionfeatures some of the best golf courses inEurope, with excellent facilities and followinga design that preserves the natural beauty ofthe surrounding. Fascinating views of the seaand the Rock of Gibraltar are guaranteed.

INTERNATIONAL COM-PETITIONS. The ValderramaGolf Club, venue of the1997 Ryder Cup and tonine consecutive editionsof the Volvo Masters, washost in 1999 and 2000 tothe American Express GolfWorld Championships. It isnot surprising that the spe-cialised media has chosenseveral times in this loca-tion as the best course inEurope. The SotograndeRoyal Golf Club is theoldest in the province. Itheld in 2004 the 35th edi-tion of the Jerez CupEuropean Tournament, andas from 1995, it has beentogether with the SanRoque Club the venue forthe PGA European TourQualifying School.


Practise your swingLa Reserva Club de Golf

Manuel Herrando Prat de la RibaCovadonga BasagoitiCabell Robinson1872www.sotogrande.com

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Felipe Ortiz PatiñoDerek BrownRobert Trent Jones 1872www.valderrama.com

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Almenara Hotel Golf Manuel HerrandoÍñigo Angulo RubioDave Thomas2772www.hotelalmenara.com

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Club de Golf La CañadaÁngel Gutiérrez LópezMaría UcedaRobert Trent Jones y Dave Thomas1871www.lacanadagolf.com

The San Roque Club - New CourseShun TezukaIan MartinDave Thomas1872www.sanroqueclub.com

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The San Roque Club - Old CourseShun TezukaIan MartinPerry Dye y Seve Ballesteros1872www.sanroqueclub.com

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Antonio Martín UrquijoRafael García BuitragoRobert Trent Jones1872www.golfsotogrande.com

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Alcaidesa Links Golf CourseManuel MoyanoJuan Pablo ArriagaP. Alliss-Clive Clark1872www.alcaidesa.com

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Real Club de Golf Sotogrande

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skills. There are many shops exclusively dedi-cated to these sports, almost all of them runby the foreign colony.

Sportfishing is becoming an increasinglypopular activity in the area, whether practisedon boats or angling at the beach. It is worthnoting the town of Línea de la Concepción asthe place where many regional and nationalchampionships are usually held. In addition,the confluence of the Strait waters confers tothis area a unique bright light, transparencyand tide range that has fostered its ecologicalwealth, and thus encourages the practice ofdiving and underwater fishing, with the attrac-tive of many native species.

The entire Bay of Algeciras represents anatural spot ideal to practice any modality ofSailing such as speed, slalom or wave. First-class facilities are available in many placessuch as in the Reales Clubs Náuticos deAlgeciras or Línea de la Concepción (yachtingclubs), or at the modern Port of Sotogrande,in which many sailing competitions for anycategory and speciality are held every year.

Canoeing in the Guadarranque River andreservoir, as well as in the Palmones River andCharco Redondo reservoir, or hunting at theAlcornocales Natural Park (a real hunting para-dise) complete the extensive list of activitiesavailable in the region.

PRACTISING POLO INSOTOGRANDE. San Roqueis considered the Europeancentre for polo par excellen-ce. It is practised inSotogrande all year round.Important matches in whichteams from all over theworld take part are heldduring Easter, July, August,and Christmas. Are pre-sent, the municipality offerseleven first-class polofields. In addition, there isa Polo training centre avai-lable to students of anyage where minor matchesare also organised.

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Surfing is always a good reason to visit theCampo de Gibraltar, since modern sport faci-lities are virtually available throughout thearea, either close to the exclusive naturalsurroundings or near its splendid beaches. Inaddition to the number of existing hotels andrural accommodation guaranteeing visitors acomfortable stay, active tourism operatorsprovide all that is needed for practising theirfavourite sports.

The characteristic topography of the areamakes a real pleasure of climbing, descen-ding chimneys, potholing in caves and pits,and, for enthusiasts of high-risk sports, handgliding or paragliding provides the best viewsof the Strait of Gibraltar and its naturalsurroundings.

Aquatic sport enthusiasts will find in bea-ches along Tarifa such as Valdevaqueroscove and Los Lances one of the main spots inEurope where to practise this sport. The mild-ness of the climate, its fantastic waves andthe eastern wind attract multitudes of surfersall year round. In addition to windsurfers, thearea also attracts those preferring sportssuch as surfing or other new modalities suchas kitesurfing, bodyboarding, flysurfing orblokarting (sliding on the sand).

Tarifa is nowadays a small internationalcentre, in which English is widely spoken andwhere fans of these aquatic activities showoff their tanned bodies, muscle power and

NATURAL ROUTES. Inclose contact with nature, itis possible to take manywalking, cycletourism orhorse riding routes. Thereare set itineraries thatpass to a great extentthrough the AlcornocalesNatural Park. The routesalong the coast and Saltmarshes of Palmones arealso very pleasant, makingit possible to admire itsbeautiful cliffs, beaches,pine groves and amazingdune landscapes.

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Retinto cattle, hunting, beekeeping, and theharvesting of mushrooms.

The Natural Park of the Strait (9,000 hec-tares) is located in the coastline between themunicipalities of Algeciras and Tarifa, and isthe southernmost protected land found in thecontinent. It is home to the ArchaeologicalComplex of Baelo Claudia and the Los LancesBeach Natural Area in Tarifa.

As a key point in the migratory routes ofbirds travelling between the European andAfrican continents, it features underwaterKarst formations, the giants’ kettles of PuntaCamarinal, quaternary dunes and coastalbeaches.

Due to the location of the Strait of Gibraltarand to its complex wind and sea currentsystems, an important underwater archaeo-logical heritage can be found in terms of themany different types of wrecks (hulks) pre-sent in the area. It is also a privileged placefor bird and whale watching.

The Palmones River Natural Salt Marshes(Los Barrios) has an outstanding value as sta-ging area for thousands of birds during themigration periods. It is also important for thepresence of flora taxa and of interest for theso-called “Habitat 1110” (sand banks perma-nently covered by shallow seawater). Further-more, it is a spawning zone for a large num-ber of crustacean species and it features anornithological observatory.

THE BOLONIA DUNE.This Natural Monument isan active dune over 30-metre high located on theisthmus of PuntaCamarinal, in the SouthAtlantic coast of Cadiz. Thearea is opened to Easternwinds, and the visitor willfind nearby the Romanarchaeological remains ofBaelo Claudia.


Due to its climatic and ecological diversity,the Campo de Gibraltar has a unique naturaland zoological wealth. It benefits from twofirst-class natural spots (the AlcornocalesNatural Park (cork oak grove) and NaturalPark of the Strait) in addition to the naturalgrounds of the Palmones River Salt Marshes,Los Lances beach and the NaturalMonument represented by the Dune ofBolonia.

The Alcornocales Natural Park, with itsover 170,000 hectares and better known asthe "European primary forest", includes theCampo de Gibraltar municipalities ofAlgeciras, Los Barrios, Jimena de la Fronteraand Tarifa.

Its characteristic microclimate encouragesdense vegetation with impressive groves ofcork oak, Mediterranean oak and wild olivetrees. In addition, it is home to outstandingwild thickets located in areas called "canu-tos”, the latter being deep and narrow valleysexcavated by rivers and streams. Worthnoting is the Garganta or Canuto de la Miel(honey gorge) in Algeciras.

The fauna present in these streams ismainly made up of water blackbirds, kingfis-hers, bank swallows; in addition to the manygame species existing in the park (red deer,roe deer, mouflon, fallow deer...) and up to 18different of bird of prey species. The main tra-ditional activities taking place in the Park arebark-stripping, breeding of bullfighting and

ALCORNOCALES. TheAlcornocales Natural Parkfeatures the most extensi-ve cork oak grove of theIberian Peninsula and isone of the largest in theworld. The Park spans fromTarifa (in the southern tip ofCadiz) to Cortes de laFrontera (located northwestin the province of Malaga).According to experts, itsimpressive forest crop isthe main green space insouthern Europe and actsas a natural barrier preven-ting the advance of thedesert from North Africa.


Nature in its purest form

Marine birds are harder to observe, becau-se they spend most of the year in the opensea. October and November are the bestmonths for spotting among other species theCory's or Balearic Shearwater, Northern gan-net, Atlantic puffin or the Audouin’s gull. A par-ticularity of the Strait is the convergence in acommon spot of Atlantic and Mediterraneanspecies that can be observed in the Island ofTarifa, Los Lances beach and at the observa-tory of Guadalmesí.

The migration of birds belonging to thepasseridae family (sparrows and relatives) isalso very remarkable in the Strait, althoughless flamboyant due to their smaller size andto the nocturnal migratory character of someof them. Los Lances beach orthe Island of Tarifa are thebest places to observeswallows, swifts orgoldfinches.

MIGRES FOUNDATION.This foundation was esta-blished towards the end of2003 and was supported bythe Andalusian RegionalGovernment EnvironmentOffice as an institutionintended to highlight themigratory phenomenontaking place in the Strait ofGibraltar and to establish adiscussion forum forexperts, institutions andgroups sharing a commonpassion to promote thestudy, conservation andexpansion of nature, and inparticular, the importantecological and culturalvalue encountered in theCampo de Gibraltar. Amongother activities, it coordina-tes the Volunteer’s Programfor the follow-up ofMigration taking place inthe Strait (Migres Program)originally set up by theRegional Government. Itrefers to a program in whichany enthusiast can partici-pate and due to being deve-loped between June andNovember around Tarifa, itrepresents a good opportu-nity to be introduced duringthe holidays to the ornitho-logy science, and thus it issuitable for a large sectorof the population.


Without any doubt, the Campo de Gibraltaris one of the main European locations forbird watching. Said statement is strongly bac-ked by the many professional or amateur orni-thologists who visit the area year after yearduring the migration period in order to enjoyfrom this spectacular view.

Its proximity to the African continent (whichis only 14 km away), the confluence of theAtlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, as wellas the important habitat diversity encouragedby its climate, make the area a decisive stop-ping place for the millions of birds that fly toAfrica looking for better climate conditions.

In addition, the region features other protec-ted natural spaces of great ornithological inte-rest such as the Alcornocales Natural Park andthe Palmones River Natural Salt Marshes, inwhich many bird colonies usually concentrate.

Should the visitor want to observe storksand birds of prey (both gliding birds), then thebest months are August and September,because it is during that period when the lar-gest concentrations occur, although the actualmigration takes place between the end of Julyand beginning of October. The skies are popu-lated by black kites, short-toed eagles, bootedeagles, Egyptian vultures, honey buzzards, orwhite and black storks. These birds can bewatched from the observatories of Cazalla orTráfico in Tarifa or from that of Algarrobo inAlgeciras.

OBSERVATORIES.Ornithological observatoriesare located in strategic pla-ces throughout the Campode Gibraltar in order to faci-litate both the scientificstudy and follow-up of birdspecies and the observa-tion for purely leisure pur-poses. Their privileged loca-tion in the wild nature is abonus to the unique expe-rience of observing hun-dreds of birds during themigratory periods.


Ornithological sanctuary

We would like to thank Ornitour and theMigres foundation for the collaborationprovided.

The spectacular passage of marine mam-mals across the Strait of Gibraltar is favou-red by the exchange of Atlantic andMediterranean waters that provides suitableoceanographic conditions for this phenome-non to happen. As a popular area for birdmigration and feeding grounds for largesperm and killer whales, in addition to beinga compulsory crossing point for many ofthese marine mammal species, it has alsobecome their permanent habitat.

It is an unforgettable scene to be able tosail between two continents and admirepods of these beautiful and charismatic ani-mals in their natural habitat, the large fema-les cleaving the waters with their calf andstalking the fishing boats in an attempt toget hold of part of the tuna catch. There aretimes when they come so close to the boatsthat it is eerie, but they are never a real dan-ger and it is impressive observing them fromsuch a small distance.

Among the cetaceans that can watched inthe Strait stand out the different species ofdolphins. The bottlenose dolphin is veryadaptable and intelligent and moves in smallpods or large schools. The common dolphinswims in very large schools and it matestowards the end of spring and beginning ofsummer. The striped dolphin (very similar tothe latter) can reach speeds of up to 50km/h.

The long-fin pilot whale (known locally asCalderón) has a large round head and canoften be spotted in large pods dominated bya male. Sperm whales usually cross theStrait in spring. Killer whales (voracious mari-ne predators that feed on dolphins or seals)gather in groups to hunt. In the Strait, theyare particularly on the lookout for large tuna.

Finally, it is also possible to watch thecommon fin whale, toothless and close rela-tive of the blue whale. The large water spraythey expel and the long dives that they cantake when they feel threatened are somethingspectacular. They usually cross the Straitalone or in small pods.


Whale watching

We would like to thank Turmares for thecollaboration provided.

The gastronomy further inland is based on wildcountryside products such as golden thistle, aspa-ragus, snails or brown snails, with which succulentgarlic or asparagus soups, or golden thistle dishesare made. Notwithstanding the above, the undenia-ble star of this menu is large and small gamemeat, e.g. roe deer, red deer, rabbit and partridgeare cooked in stews or with rice.

The tasteful Retinto meat, Iberian pork, goatmeat, or slaughtered pork products encouragenew culinary possibilities, with exquisite curedpork meat, salamis and recipes such as the loin inbutter or “chicharrones” (pork cracklings). Theyare used as basic ingredients for tasteful traditio-nal stews such as the pork leg stew, prepared withvegetables, cured pork meat and pork leg.

SWEETS AND DESSERTS.In terms of pastry and cakemaking, it is worth notingsome delicious creationssuch as quince jelly, torrijas(fried eggy bread withhoney), fried cakes, riceand milk pudding, Tocino decielo (caramel-rich custard),rum cakes, olive oil cakes,and piñonate (pine nutcake), of strong Moorishorigin.


El Campo de Gibraltar features an exquisite andvaried gastronomy cooked from top quality rawmaterials of diverse origins. It is possible to distin-guish between coastal and inland cookingalthough without becoming fully individualised,since sometimes they complement each other.

Fish and seafood are the undeniable protago-nists of the coastal gastronomy. Sea bream, redmullet, dogfish, megrim, small cuttlefish, red bandbream and pandora can be tasted grilled, barbe-cued, fried or in rich coastal dishes such as Ray ina yellow sauce, “abajá” (prepared with several typesof fish), stuffed calamari, and meagre with peas justto mention a few. There are two specialties that thevisitor must try i.e. the famous “Sardinas al espe-to”, which are sardines skewed on a stick preparedin the beach on a charcoal fire, and “ortiguillas”(deep fried sea anemones in batter).

Among seafood dishes stand out tiger prawns,crabs, “burgaos” (local sea snail), shrimps (verynice in omelette), grilled Atlantic jack-knife clam,coquinas (local clams), clams... that will be used asbasic ingredients for dishes such as seafoodsoups, rice with clams, rice with tiger prawns,clams a la marinera or in a garlic sauce.

In addition, the coastal gastronomy features tra-ditional dishes using products from the orchardand slaughtered pork, such as gazpacho (coldtomato and cucumber soup), tomato soup, “ollacarbonera” (meat hot pot cooked on charcoal),stew, scrambled vegetables, salads and “piriñaca”(finely cut tomatoes, green peppers, onions…).

SALTED FISH AND TUNADISHES. A delicious part ofthe Campo de Gibraltargastronomy refers to itstasteful tuna (cooked inmany different ways) andsalted fish dishes. The coo-king techniques have beeninherited from those intro-duced in this land byPhoenicians and Romansmany centuries ago.


A taste of its own

Located on the Bay bearing its name and facingthe Strait of Gibraltar, Algeciras is a city with astrong seafaring trade and tradition, while being atthe same time modern and cosmopolitan. This ismainly due to its strategic location, for it standsbetween two continents, and to its large harbourinfrastructure.

With settlements dating from the lowerPalaeolithic period, the Bay of Algeciras is also anarea where some Phoenician and Carthaginiancolonies once stood. However, the first city thatactually existed on the ground where the moderncity stands today was the Roman town of IuliaTraducta, founded on the 1st century AD.

In 711, the troops of Tarik landed here, establis-hing on the old Roman ruins the city of Al-Yazirat-al-Hadra (green island). It was the capital of acounty and kingdom province in Moorish times. In1344, it fell into Christian hands, but was comple-tely destroyed at the end of that century by theKing of Granada Mohamed V. Only ruins would beleft of it, remaining there for several centuries.

It will not be rebuilt until the Succession Wars,in which Gibraltar was lost to the English (1704).Its inhabitants are forced to abandon the city andlook for new locations in the Bay of Algeciras,either founding new cities or repopulating old set-tlements.

From this medieval period still stands the impor-tant archaeological complex of Villa Nueva ofAlgeciras, which dates from the 13th and 14thcenturies. It comprises four lateral towers, ruins ofthe barbican, a section of the original moat and theaccess bridge leading to two courtyard traps andthree internal doors. Also still visible are theMeriníes Baths (13th - 14th century), the al-BinyaRoyal Baths, the Meriní city of Algeciras that isexhibited at the Maria Cristina Park, showing thereproduction of the waterwheel that originally sup-plied these facilities.

The Plaza Alta (High square) is the social centreof the city and includes important monuments

such as the Parochial Church of Nuestra Señorade la Palma and the small Chapel of NuestraSeñora de Europa (both in Baroque style). The listof religious buildings is completed with the Chapelof Santo Cristo de la Alameda (a mix ofNeoclassic and Baroque styles) and the Chapel ofSan Antón, which blends perfectly with theHospital de la Caridad.

Among its civil buildings stand out the “CasaConsistorial” (city hall, 19th century) and the“Mercado de Abastos” (farmers’ market), the lat-ter featuring a massive vault without any inner sup-ports, and representing a good example of thearchitecture of the 20th century. A very interestingbuilding is the Arcos del Cobre Aqueduct, whichchannelled water from the mountain range to foun-tains within the city, a magnificent piece of engine-ering from the 18th century.

The passion for bullfighting is clearly symbolisedby the outstanding “Las Palomas” bullring. In addi-tion to bullfighting and thank to its superb locationwithin the Strait, the city offers alternatives leisureactivities such as the observation of migratorybirds or cetaceans.

FRANCISCO SÁNCHEZGÓMEZ “PACO DE LUCÍA”.(Algeciras, 1947). This artistis perhaps the flamenco guita-rist with the highest internatio-nal status. The discography ofPaco of Lucia comprises somethirty records that reflect thedifferent stages through hiscareer, i.e. with his insepara-ble Camarón de la Isla, sup-ported by the famous sextet(Carles Benavent, Jorge Pardo,Rubem Dantas...), or collabo-rating with musicians of othermusic styles such as JohnMcLaughlin... The latest stageof his career began in 2004with the release of the record“Cositas buenas” (tiny goodthings) to which an internatio-nal live tour followed, this timeaccompanied by a new groupof emergent artists such asNiño Josele or La Tana. Hehas taken part in several films(Carlos Saura’s “Carmen” and“Flamenco”). In 2004, hereceived the Prince of AsturiasAward for the Arts.

Algeciras

INTERNATIONAL PORT.The port of Algeciras is oneof the main nodes for worl-d’s sea traffic, in terms ofboth commercial trade andtransit of passengers.Thanks to its excellent faci-lities and advantageousgeographic location, it isthe leading Mediterraneanport in terms of containertraffic, and ranks first inSpain for the total volumeof passengers and vehiclesit handles. It is also apotential destination for lei-sure cruises, due to thetourist appeal of the area.


Located within the surroundings of theAlcornocales Natural Park, its fortificationsdominate the Bay of Algeciras, Rock ofGibraltar, and surrounding villages. The townis considered as the main green space withinthe region.

When referring to the city, one must distin-guish between the old Castellar and the newone built about 8 km away. In 1971, the inha-bitants in search of comfort left the old set-tlement and founded the New Town ofCastellar. Another important populated areais the Almoraima.

Its origins go back to the Bronze Age asshown by the remains found in CanchoCaves, Tajo and Abejera (small natural shel-ters with schematic cave paintings).Nevertheless, it is with the Muslim conquestwhen the town finds its true identity, takingthe name of Al-Qars. It fell into Christianhands several times, but it is not fully recon-quered until the fall of Granada in 1492.

The Old Town of Castellar has a valuableheritage from its Islamic period. The Fortress(12th - 15th century), located in a rocky hill,still exist and is perfectly preserved, althoughit has undergone later transformations. Itscastellated walls, nine towers, barbicans, anddouble wall made it unassailable.

The Castle contains one of the few prevai-ling examples of inhabited complex everfound inside a fortification. It preserves a

THE ALMORAIMA. TheConvent of San Miguel de laAlmoraima was built in 1603by the Mercedarian Order.The friars remained thereuntil the mid-17th century,when it was handed over tothe Duke of Medinaceli, whoturned it into a recreationand hunting property. 1945sees the creation of theAlmoraima Bark-StrippingCompany, around which hou-ses are built and form thequarter of the Almoraima.The company was sold bythe Ducal Estate in 1972,and later acquired by theCentral Government.Nowadays it is a tourist cen-tre and the ideal place tospend peaceful days in con-tact with nature. It is consi-dered as one of the bestgame reserves in thecountry, and features reddeers, fallow deers, mou-flons, stags and foxes intheir natural habitat.


Much of Algeciras tourist appeal is focusedon its beaches, among which it is worth notingthat of Rinconcillo, located in the inner part ofthe Bay at about 3 km from the city centre andextending up to the mouth of the PalmonesRiver. The beaches of San García and Getaresare only 4 km away from the city, towards thePunta Carnero lighthouse.

In fact, one would highly recommend a visitto the Getares Cove, a valuable natural andlandscaping surroundings constituted by beau-tiful cliffs and a splendid beach, formed bywater flowing from the Picaro River and stre-ams such as Marchenilla and Lobo.

Also featuring an important botanical andzoological wealth is the Miel (honey) RiverGorge or "Canuto", located within theAlcornocales Natural Park. The area is shelte-red by high hillsides, and hides many interes-ting features such as La Chorrera cascade,mills, or remains of paths used as shortcuts tocross the mountain range and dating backfrom the Middle Ages.

FERIA REAL. Celebratedduring June, Algeciras’major celebration can beproud to be considered asa National Tourist InterestCelebration. For a wholeweek, bullfighting festivalswill follow one another, withthe presence of importantbullfighters, exhibitions ofRetinto cattle, horse para-des and lively fairs takingplace throughout the day inthe Fair Grounds, as wellas magnificent fireworksdisplays.


Castellar de la Frontera

Located between the Sierra de Ronda and theBahía de Algeciras, and perched on the SanCristóbal hill, Jimena has the character of a typi-cal border town from the Reconquest periodwhose stronghold dominated the valley on whichflourished the white small village.

It has been populated since Prehistoric times.The archaeological site of Laja Alta cave featureswell preserved paintings representing the onlyexample of marine scenes dating from the BronzeAge to be found in Spain. Under the Phoenicians,the town was called Oba, a name later maintai-ned by the Romans.

During the Muslim invasion, Jimena wasstrengthened to serve as strategic point. It finallyfell into Christian hands during the second half ofthe 15th century. The town would participate acti-vely in Conquest of Granada, standing out for itsgreat courage, which was also exhibit during theSecession War, thus being granted the title ofVery Noble, Loyal and Faithful Town of Ximena.

Later declared a Historical Site, this beautifultown with white houses keeps an important heri-tage list, headed by its Castle dating from the13th - 14th centuries (declared Site of CulturalInterest). In addition to the castellated walls, it isworth noting the Homenaje Tower, AlbarranaTower, the Aljibes (cisterns) and access gatessuch as the Arco del Reloj. There are beautifulviews from the fortress with the sea in the back-ground.

noticeable medieval character, with its win-ding layout of clean and lime-whitened stre-ets. The visitor can find here the DivinoSalvador Church, built in the 17th century onthe grounds of an old mosque and used ascemetery throughout its history. Adjacent toit is a passage known as Algorfa that links itwith the Alcazar, and which was used by thenobles of Castellar to attend mass withoutleaving the palace. The Marquis of MoscosoPalace (also in the old town) shows architec-tural styles from different periods.

Another building of Muslim origin is theTower of the Almoraima, located on a hilltop.It addition to a beacon tower, it was used fortransmitting news.

Unlike the settlement located within thewalls of the Castle, the "New Castellar" is atrue modern town, with ample streets andsquares such as that of Andalucía, withbeautiful gardens where to take a walk andrelax. The Divino Salvador Church is locatedhere. It features the sculpture of theSantísimo Cristo de la Almoraima (16th cen-tury) highly venerated by many worshippersboth local and from other towns. Andalucíasquare also hold an important sculpture thatcommemorates the 25th Anniversary of thefoundation of the new town, and anothersculpture dedicated to Human Rights.

To spend your free time there is nothing likethe Zoo (with its large variety of animals andimportant reptile gallery) or the Ruta del Toro(route of the bull), both located within thearea. In the meadows of Boyal and Almoraima,it is possible to admire the numerous herds ofbullfighting cattle bred in the region.

"GAME" GASTRONOMY.In Castellar de la Frontera,gastronomy goes hand byhand with hunting, espe-cially game such as veni-son, rabbit and partridge.Whether cut in half, inchops, steaks or loins,venison is tender and tosoften it even further, it isusually cooked marinatedin wine and aromatic herbsin stews. In addition, thearea features other culinaryingredients from theorchard. Rabbit with tomatosauce, goat stew, countrysi-de style garlic, asparagusand other dishes are just afew examples.

MUSIC AND CULTURE.The city is host to twomusic-related culturalevents of great relevance.Firstly, the MusicInternational Festival, cele-brated in mid-July and thatsurprises visitors by thehigh quality of its partici-pants, scenes in naturalsurroundings, and by thetown’s magnificent artistic-historical setting. It is alsoworth noting the Estaciónde Jimena FlamencoFestival.


Jimena de la Frontera

Located behind the castle stands the Bañode la Reina Mora (Moorish baths), whichseems to be the remains of a MozarabicChurch of the 9th - 10th centuries. Four largeniches excavated in the rock and what seemsto be a baptismal font are still preserved.

Other jewels of its religious architecture arethe Church of Nuestra Señora de la Victoria(in Renaissance style of the 16th century), inwhich stand out its magnificent cloister, porti-co and bell tower, the Bell tower of the SantaMaría la Coronada Church (17th century) andthe Misericordia Church. In the outskirts of thetown, the visitor will find the Sanctuary ofNuestra Señora de los Ángeles (15th - 17thcenturies), with a beautiful cloister, magnificentBaroque altarpiece and valuable sculpture ofthe Virgin after which is named.

Also worth noting is the Real Fábrica deArtillería de Carlos III (ordnance factory) andthe Channel of the Hozgarganta River (18thcentury), built to convey water towards a SteelFoundry in Alcala Pasada.

GIBRALTAR. A compul-sory visit for those touringthe region. Called JebelTarik (Tarik Mount) by theArabs, this imposing lime-stone mound of great natu-ral importance houses inits slopes an invaluableflora and fauna. Among itsregular inhabitants, a troopof funny Barbary apes is ahit among visitors. At thefoot of the Rock lies thecolony of Gibraltar and itsairport, built on land takenfrom the sea, and its use isshared between Gibraltarand Spain. Gibraltar inhabi-tants are friendly known as"llanitos", and they are amix of ethnicities and cultu-res. Through their vein runsBritish, Spanish, Maltese,Jewish, Moroccan,Genovese or Indian blood.

WALKING. Due to beinglocated within theAlcornocales Natural Park,walking and cycle tourismor horse riding are conside-red as top activities inJimena. The Route passingalong the bed of theHozgarganta River standsout by its beauty, and takesapproximately three to fourhours to complete. Alongthe way, it is possible towatch some of the speciescomprising the fauna of theNatural Park. In addition,one can admire its rich andcolourful flora, with theriverbed filled with olean-ders and slopes covered bywild olive trees, cork oakand Mediterranean oak.


La Línea de la ConcepciónStanding in the border with Gibraltar, the ori-

gin of the city is associated with a number offortifications, known as Contravallation Line,built under the orders of Phillip V during thesieges of Gibraltar in the 18th century, thuspreventing any access through the isthmusthat linked it with the Rock. The first civil inha-bitants of the city where people dedicated toservice and supply the military, such as marketgardeners, canteen workers, cattle owners,stonemasons, fishermen...

During the 1810 Independence War, theSpanish lines opposite the rock were demolis-hed, hence leaving open the access throughthe isthmus. Once the war was ended, civiliansfrom abroad and other parts of Spain began toflood the area looking for the many jobs onoffer from Gibraltar. Sheltered by the ruins ofthe border defence lines, huts and barrackswere built, later becoming the first civilianenclave existing in the Line of Gibraltar. In1913, King Alphonse XIII grants the settlementthe title of city, thus ceasing to be dependantof San Roque.

With straight and perfectly aligned streets,its urban layout still gives away colonial con-notations. From its old fortifications remains aBeacon Tower (16th - 17th century) that wasonce part of the coastal defensive line andruins of the Santa Barbara and San Felipeforts (18th century). From its religious-artisticheritage stand out the Inmaculada Church

(19th century) and the Parish of NuestraSeñora del Carmen (20th century), that com-bines the simplicity of its structure with theluminosity and contrast of its colours.

In addition, it is possible to visit the CruzHerrera Museum (dedicated to the work ofthis prominent local painter), the Museum ofthe Isthmus (located in the Old MilitaryCommandant’s Office, and exhibiting archaeo-logical findings), and the Municipal BullfightingMuseum Pepe Cabrera, one of most impor-tant of its kind in Spain, with thousands of pho-tographs, irons from all cattle ranches, bullfigh-ting suits, trophies, capes, banderillas, pos-ters... The bullfighting tradition is deeply roo-ted in the city as symbolised by its Bullring andin the leading role that bullfights have in itsmain celebrations.

The city of Línea de la Conception offers awide range of leisure activities. Some of itsmain tourist attractions are probably its fineand white sandy beaches; especiallyPoniente, which spans from the actual borderwith Gibraltar to the beginning of the municipa-lity of San Roque. They are ideal for practisingany type of nautical sports, such as sailing,

water skiing, windsurfing or sportfishing whe-ther on boat or from the beach.

Close to the city is the AlcornocalesNatural Park, an ideal setting for explo-ring walkers’ routes and enjoy the beautyof nature and its rich flora and fauna.

Los Barrios makes the central area of theCampo de Gibraltar and is part of the Ruta delToro. It is predominantly rural as opposed to aseafaring town and is surrounded by fertilefields. Due to its magnificent strategic locationnext to the Strait of Gibraltar, it is not surprisingto find early Neolithic settlements in the area.Of special interest are the paintings found inthe caves of Puerto de Bacinete and Pajarraco.

After being invaded by Phoenicians andRomans, it fell under Muslim domination,and eventually became Christian in the 14thcentury. It remained under the jurisdiction ofthe Ducal House of Medina Sidonia for abrief period before becoming part of theSpanish Crown in 1502. It was around thattime that colonization of the area really tookplace, with its inhabitants mainly carryingout agricultural, cattle and forest-relatedtasks, later complemented by naval cons-truction. The present town was founded byformer inhabitants of Gibraltar, expelledfrom the colony in the 18th century.

In the Church Square, decorated with pergo-las and sand pine groves, stand three of itsmore emblematic buildings, i.e. the ParochialChurch of San Isidro Labrador (18th century)with its bell tower/steeple; City Hall (18th cen-tury), completely remodelled; and finally, theUrrutia House, a beautiful stately house in a

A PRIVILEGED VIEW-POINT. Any place along itscoast is perfect to observethe migration betweenEurope and Africa of themany flocks of birds thatcross the Strait every year.Also highly recommendableare the beautiful views thatcan be enjoyed from manydifferent points of thistown, e.g. the Higuerónroad, Poniente promenade,Santa Barbara viewpoint,Pantalán de San Felipe(pier)...

BOTANICAL PARKS. Thetown’s Botanical Gardenholds the largest display oflocal and foreign flora inLos Barrios (17,500 m2). Ithas been designed withample pipe clay walkingspaces decorated with flo-wer plots in which differentbeds of flower species arenicely arranged. It featuresadditional leisure areassuch as a children’s play-ground with attractionssuch a locomotive andcarriages dating frombeginning of the 20th cen-tury. The Betty MolesworthBotanical Park was built ashomage to the Australianbotanist of the same namewho lived in Los Barrios.With the exception of thegolf courses, it is probablythe largest continuouspublic prairie in the region(47,000 m2). It featuresseveral important architec-tonic elements, an artificialriverbed reproducing a sho-reline and a water gamethat displaces 93,000litres per hour with fourwaterfalls. Framed in tropi-cal flora.


Los Barrios

Baroque style. Nearby is the Old Pósito delTrigo (wheat granary), which today is home tothe Natural History Museum, and holds one ofthe larges mineral and fossil collections ofAndalusia.

Other civil buildings worth noting are theBaroque Doncellas House, Old Hospital de laCaridad, Parodys House, Old Casino, OldSlaughter House, Pozo de Coca and the Bull-ring of La Montera.

Around Los Barrios, it is possible to findcountless natural places of extraordinary singu-larity and beauty close one to another. TheMontera del Torero is a stony mound strangelyshaped as a bullfighter’s hat (montera), andwhich has become a popular emblem in thetown. It is located in the so-called Ruta del Toro.

At about eighteen kilometres away from thetown centre towards Jerez, the visitor will findthe Charco Redondo Reservoir, an elegant arti-ficial lake surrounded by hills and featuring aRecreational Area. The Tiradero Stream featu-res one of the purest and best-preservedforests of the Alcornocales Natural Park.

The Guadacorte Lake and the artificialBeach of Palmones, with its calmwaters and surrounded by themouth of the Palmones River,are ideal places to practisesport and leisure activities.

Located on a natural viewpoint overlookingthe Arrollo de la Colmena and the Alegríavalleys, San Roque has a highly jagged geo-graphy due to the mountain ranges ofAlmenara, Arca and Carbonera that meet thesea through the Rock of Gibraltar.

This typical Andalusian city of lime-whitenedstreets and ironwork balconies decorated withflowers proudly preserves the remains of itsold settlements. Of special relevance are theruins of the Roman city of Carteia (2nd centuryBC), of which structures, walls, towers, streets,forum and houses are preserved.

The Visigoths were expelled from the city bythe Arabs, and it was not reconquered until1462, becoming then property of the Dukes ofMedina Sidonia. It became part of the SpanishCrown in 1501, and colonization followed. Thepresent city was created as the result of thelost of Gibraltar, when its inhabitants had toleave and look for dwelling in other areas.Many of them headed towards the Shrine ofSan Roque, founding the city there.

Its old city centre (declared Historical Site)is an example of accurate and rational urbanlayout in which the streets follow the geo-graphy of the ground. It is possible to find therereligious monuments such as Santa MaríaCoronada Church (18th century), which hou-ses the tomb of José Cadalso and the venera-ted sculpture of the Virgin Mary (brought fromGibraltar); the Visitación of Nuestra Señora

SURROUNDINGS WITH ALARGE MONUMENT HERI-TAGE. Around the town, it ispossible to visit the Shrineand Country House of Ojen(18th century), with a beauti-ful sculptured gateway; theMonte de la TorreWatchtower (a two-storeytower with undeniable Arabor Mudejar origin); the Mill ofthe Cachones and theRoman Bridge (both fromthe 18th century); and theEntre Ríos Tower (an oldwatchtower from the 16thcentury). Also worth notingis the Cortijo de Guadacorte(19th century). The latterhad stables suitable for thehigh noble line of the Lariosand mainly dedicated toequine breeding, ever sonecessary to entertain theirfree time and an unmissableelement of the foxhuntingsessions with hounds oftensponsored by the CalpeHunt of Gibraltar, which hadin Guadacorte one of itsusual rendezvous for thehunting parties though thenearby hills

BEACHES. The Cabreroor Cala Taraje is a darksand virgin beach locatedon the outskirts ofTorreguadiaro, which is alsothe name of another sandyground located in a fisher-men’s wharf where in theluxurious apartments ofSotogrande and its Marinastand out. The beaches ofSotogrande, Guadalquitón,Torrecarbonera (with wildnature surroundings),Campamento-PuenteMayorga and Guadarranqueclose the list.


San Roque

Tarifa is the southernmost tip of Europeand closest point to Africa. It is a town full ofhistory and natural beauty, which has becomean authentic Mecca for windsurfers.

Inhabited since ancient times, it preservesimportant remains from the Palaeolithic periodsuch as the naturalistic paintings of the MoroCave. From the megalithic period stand out thearchaeological findings of Aciscar, Arráez,Caheruelas-Caballero, Piñas and Facinas; andfrom the Bronze Age the remains of Algarbes(the most important funerary monument of thisperiod in the province).

Phoenicians and Carthaginians settled inthe Island of Las Palomas, as clearly statethe findings being discovered thus far. Theimportance acquired by Tarifa during theRoman period speaks for itself through thetwo cities that once existed in the area i.e.Mellaria, whose location has not yet beenfound, and Baelo Claudia.

Following the Islamic conquest, the citytakes the name of Al-Yazirat Tarif (Island ofTarifa), and was located on the present Islandof the Palomas where this character is belie-ved to have landed for a reconnaissance ofthe area. Conquered at the end of the 13thcentury by King Sancho IV, the city would bethe scene of reiterated Muslim attacks. Itwould become since an important strategicpoint as frontier, defensive fortress against

Church and the Shrine of San Roque (a newshrine built at the beginning of the 19th

century). Civil buildings worth notingare the Governors’ Palace (18thcentury), which was for many years

the Military Commandant’s Office forthe Gibraltar area and the City Hall.

Native to this city was the laureateSpanish actor Juan Luis Galiardo, from whomthe Municipal Theatre takes is name. SanRoque has splendid beaches with cliffs offe-ring wonderful views of Africa and the Strait ofGibraltar, and which are ideal for both practi-sing nautical sports and bird watching.

Highly recommended are the walker routesaround the mouth of the Guadiaro River andalong the coast, such as that running over themountain ranges of Carbonera and Arca,which make up the pre-coastal heights ofPunta Mala. It is a close ridge formation orien-tated towards the coastline, in which the origi-nal forest has disappeared, remaining onlysome isolated and dense shrubs of mastic,kermes oak and scattered meadows.

SOTOGRANDE. SanRoque features importanttourist complexes withmagnificent golf courses,harbours and other sportfacilities in addition to awonderful hotel infrastruc-ture. Worth noting are theexclusive residential estateof Sotogrande, with 5 golfcourses (Valderrama GolfClub, Sotogrande Royal GolfClub, Golf & Spa AlmenaraHotel, San Roque GolfClub, and La Cañada GolfClub), a luxurious mainMarina and one of the mainPolo Clubs in the world,where competitions quali-fiers for the WorldChampionship are held.

BAELO CLAUDIA. ThisRoman city, probably foundedin the 3rd century BC, acqui-red unimportant financial andurban development growthbetween the 2nd century BCand the 2nd century AD. Itseconomy relied upon fishingand tuna trap-fishing (a tech-nique for catching tuna intro-duced by the Phoenicians).With the catch, they preparedsalted fish and the famousgarum sauce. It had largepublic buildings such as theforum, baths, temples or thetheatre among others.Standing at the foot of thebeach, it is possible to pre-sently visit these impressivearchaeological findings, whichpreserve in good conditionsits monumental layout and alarge part of its architecture.


Tarifa

pirate raids, and, finally, military base opposi-te the English stronghold of Gibraltar.

The Castle of Guzman el Bueno (10th -15th centuries) is one of its precious jewels.Built by order of Cordoba’s CaliphAbderramán III, it is very well preserved andstands out its large octagonal tower, JerezGate and Watchtowers from the 16th century.From the 10th - 16th century walls, only twosections can be distinguished, the first fromthe Islamic period that once surrounded asmaller enclosure, and the second enclosingthe old city centre.

From its religious architecture stand outthe Main Church of San Mateo, that of SanFrancisco, and that of Santa Maria (15th -18th century) located next to the castle. Inthe outskirts of the city, the Sanctuary ofNuestra Señora de la Luz is home to thesculpture of the Patron Saint.

Its idyllic and vast beaches lashed by theeastern wind make of Tarifa a haven for fansof nautical sports such as windsurfing, kite-surfing, flysurfing, Blokarting or diving, just tomention a few.

After Playa Chica (located between the portand the Island of Tarifa), Los Lances (equip-ped with anything necessary for practisingwindsurfing), and Valdevaqueros, comes theBeach of Bolonia, (a wild sandy ground with asection for nudist).

Cañuelo is a beach with wild nature surroun-dings, with outstanding vegetation, fine sand,crystal clear waters and which is accessedfrom the Camarinal lighthouse. Los Alemanes,a beach with semi-urban character, spans bet-ween La Plata and Gracia Capes. Finally,Atlanterra is an extension of Zahara de losAtunes beach.

In addition to the Alcornocales Natural Parkand the Natural Park del Estrecho, the munici-pality features two other protected natural spa-ces. The Los Lances Beach Natural Area hasan outstanding value as a staging zone forbirds flying over the Strait of Gibraltar duringthe migration season. The Dune of Bolonia(Natural Monument) is an active dune openedto eastern winds. It stands over 30 metres inheight and is located on the Punta Camarinalisthmus, in the South Atlantic coast of Cadiz.In these exceptional surroundings, it is possi-ble to practise a variety of sports ranging fromhorse riding and cycletourism to walking, clim-bing, hand gliding or paragliding.

GUZMÁN EL BUENO. In1294, Tarifa underwent astrong Muslim siege, inwhich Don Alonso Perez deGuzmán was the Mayor ofthe fortified city. His sonfell into hands of theenemy and confronted withthe impossibility to take thestronghold, the Moors threatened to behead him ifDon Alonso did not surren-der the city. He answeredthrowing a knife over thewalls for them to carry outthe threat. They beheadedhis son and threw the headat him using a catapult.This fact has always beenremembered by the inhabi-tants of Tarifa by giving hisname to the octagonaltower, which later would bemade extensive to the restof the castle, hence beingcalled since the Castle ofGuzman el Bueno.

RENEWABLE ENERGIES.The experimental wind farmcomplex of Tarifa was thefirst of its kind built inSpain following an initiativeof the Industry and EnergyMinistry. The Hill of Cabritowas considered as the bet-ter location, due to thenature of its geography,accessibility and proximityto the national power grid.It stands at km 87 of theN-340 Main Road leadingfrom Tarifa to Algeciras.


The ecological and landscaping wealth ofthe Alcornocales Natural Park and its uniquestate of preservation (due to the absence ofmain roads and only crossed by forest tracks)make this area a suitable setting for practi-sing walking.

HOZGARGANTA ROUTE

DIFFICULTY: Low.

DURATION: 3 h.

ITINERARY: It passes through the municipal landof Jimena de la Frontera. Its starts at the CruzBlanca (White cross), near the Alcornocalescampsite. Upon reaching the Hozgarganta River,one must take a path flanked by a rocky wall andobstacles that can be overcome using the exis-ting carved steps. After passing through the TejaComplex, the route follows the course of theriver surrounded by vegetation of Mediterraneanoak, carob trees and eucalyptus, until arriving atthe old channel of the Real Fábrica de Artillería(ordnance factory), which finishes at the RodeteMill. A narrow ascending path is then followed toreturn to Jimena.

UBRIQUE ASOMADILLAS PATH

DIFFICULTY: Average.

DURATION: 5 h.

ITINERARY: It passes through the municipalland of Jimena de la Frontera and starts at

the Tenerías crossroad. Ascending by theUbrique Path, the walker leaves the town ofJimena behind. Between wild olive trees andmastic shrubs one reaches a forest track thatleads to the Asomadillas Viewpoint, fromwhich beautiful views including the Rock ofGibraltar and Africa can be admired. Anotherforest track leads through a pine groove tothe Hozgarganta River, until it reaches theremains of a suspended bridge. There is atrack leading to the village.

TORRE DE MECA FOOTPATH

DIFFICULTY: Low.

DURATION: 2 h.

ITINERARY: It starts at Recreational Area ofJarillo and most of the route runs through aneasy-to-follow footpath. Once the Recreatio-nal Area of Majales del Sol has been leftbehind, there is an Arboretum of eucalyptus,with a collection of eleven different species ofthis tree. The route finishes at Torre de Meca,another watchtower constructed to preventpirate attacks. A beautiful landscape of pinegroves can be enjoyed from there. It is alsopossible to visit this tower through the oldroad (now abandoned) that used to linkCaños de Meca with the recreational area ofMajales del Sol.


Walking designated routes

JANUARY

- Three Wise Men Parade(Los Barrios).

FEBRUARY

- Carnivals (Algeciras,Castellar de la Frontera,La Línea de laConcepción, Los Barrios,San Roque y Tarifa).- Fiesta de “La Boyal”(Castellar de la Frontera).

MARCH

- Holy Week(San Roque),NATIONAL TOURIST INTEREST.

- Fiesta del Toro Embolao(Los Barrios).

APRIL

- Romería del Patrón, SanIsidro Labrador(Los Barrios).- San Roque Pilgrimage(San Roque).

MAY

- Celebration and pilgri-mage of the SantísimoCristo de la Almoraima(Castellar de la Frontera).- Feria de Mayo(Jimena de la Frontera).

- National Canine Showof Jimena (Jimena de laFrontera).- San Isidro Labrador Fairand Patron Saint DayCelebrations (Los Barrios).- San Isidro LabradorPilgrimage in Facinas andTahivilla (Tarifa).- Divina Pastora Fair andcelebrations in Tahivilla(Tarifa).

JUNE

- Feria Real (Algeciras),INTERÉS TURÍSTICO NACIONAL.- Jornadas de Tauromaquia(Algeciras).


SAN CARLOS DEL TIRADERO

DIFFICULTY: Low.

DURATION: 1-2 h.

ITINERARY: It starts at Los Barrios and thena detour is followed through the old road lin-king Facinas and Los Barrios arrow in order toreturn to the original footpath that now runsthrough a forest of Mediterranean oaks anddense masses of ferns and climbing plants.Upon reaching the San Carlos del TiraderoStream, a typical gallery forest can be admi-red. After ascending between heathers,Mediterranean oaks and cork oaks, the pathreturns to the starting point.

DEHESA-BOYAL CARRIAGEWAY

DIFFICULTY: Media.

DURATION: 2 y 1/2 h.

ITINERARY: It runs through the municipal landof Castellar de la Frontera. It follows a horses-hoe shaped path, between rockroses, hea-thers, cork oaks, mastic shrubs and palmet-tos. From any point in the route, it is possibleto admire magnificent views, distinguishing attimes Gibraltar, the New Town of Castellar andthe coast. The path follows up to the medievalstronghold of Castellar and to its foot lies theGuadarranque Reservoir, with some splendidlandscapes. Before reaching Fuente Vieja twoanthropomorphic tombs can be visited.


FestivalsThe celebrations that fill up the annual fes-

tive calendar of the Campo de Gibraltar addendless joy and colour to this land. They areone of the best chances to deepen in its tra-ditions and to enjoy sharing the general livelyambiance with its inhabitants. The celebra-tions follow one another continuously, e.g.carnivals full of colour and picaresque, theecclesiastical Holy Week, popular fairs, springcelebrations, Patron Saint days, pilgrimage,“toros embolaos”...

- San Pedro Fair in SanPablo de Buceite(Jimena de la Frontera).- Corpus ChristiCelebrations in SanMartín del Tesorillo(Jimena de la Frontera).- Corpus Christi (La Líneade la Concepción).- San Juan Bonfires (LaLínea de la Concepción).- San Juan en LosCortijillos Patron SaintDay (Los Barrios).- Noche de San Juan(San Roque).- Feria de Campamento(San Roque).- Feria de Guadiaro(San Roque).- Feria de Taraguilla-Miraflores (San Roque).- San Juan (Tarifa).- San Juan Festival inFacinas (Tarifa).

JULY

- Velada y Fiestas (LaLínea de la Concepción),NATIONAL TOURIST INTEREST.- International MusicFestival of Jimena(Jimena de la Frontera).- Domingo Rociero (LaLínea de la Concepción).- Fiestas del Carmen (LaLínea de la Concepción,Palmones en LosBarrios, San Roque,

Guadarranque en SanRoque, Tarifa).- Aniversario de laCiudad (La Línea de laConcepción).- Feria de Palmones (LosBarrios).- Feria de PuenteMayorga (San Roque).- Feria de San Enrique(San Roque).- Feria de Torreguadiaro(San Roque).

AUGUST

- Fiestas de San Salvador,velada Castillo deCastellar (Castellar de laFrontera).- Flamenco Festival(Castellar de la Frontera).- Velada de Almoraima(Castellar de la Frontera).- Feria de Agosto (Jimenade la Frontera).- Festival Flamenco de laEstación (Jimena de laFrontera).- Feria de Los Cortijillos(Los Barrios).- Feria Real de SanRoque.- Toro del Aguardiente(San Roque).- Feria de Estación (SanRoque).- Feria y Fiestas DivinaPastora en Facinas(Tarifa).

SEPTEMBER

- Novena en la Estaciónde Jimena (Jimena de laFrontera).- Feria y Fiestas de laVirgen de la Luz (Tarifa).

NOVEMBER

- Feria de la Naranja deSan Martín (Jimena de laFrontera).

DECEMBER

- Christmas Celebrations(Castellar de la Frontera).- Fiestas Patronales dela InmaculadaConcepción (La Línea dela Concepción).

PLAN DE MARKETING TURÍSTICO

DEL CAMPO DE GIBRALTAR

Unidad de ActuaciónBaluarte s/nEdificio ONCE, planta 0AlgecirasY 956 651 [email protected]

TOURIST OFFICES

ALGECIRAS

Oficina de Turismo de la Juntade AndalucíaJuan de La Cierva, s/nY 956 572 [email protected]


Oficina Municipal de TurismoIglesia de la MisericordiaY 956 640 [email protected]


Oficina de Turismo de la Junta de AndalucíaAvda. 20 de Abril s/nY 956 769 [email protected]

Delegación Municipal deTurismoAvda.Príncipe Asturias s/nY 956 171 998www.ayto-lalinea.org

LOS BARRIOS

Oficina Municipal de TurismoAvda. Chamizo de la Rubia s/nY 956 628 [email protected]

SAN ROQUE

Oficina Municipal de TurismoPlaza de Andalucía, s/nY 956 694 [email protected]

TARIFA

Oficina Municipal de TurismoPaseo de la Alameda s/nY 956 680 993www.aytotarifa.com [email protected]

HOTELS

ALGECIRAS

AC ALGECIRAS **** Hermanos Portilla s/nY 956 635 060 [email protected]

OCTAVIO ****San Bernardo 1Y 956 652 700 [email protected]

REINA CRISTINA ****Pº de la Conferencia Y 956 602 622 www.hotelesglobales.com [email protected]

ALBORÁN *** Álamo, Colonia S. Miguel Y 956 632 870 www.hotelesalboran.com

AL-MAR *** Avda. de la Marina, 2 y 3Y 956 654 [email protected]

EL MIRADOR ***Ctra. El Rinconcillo s/n.Y 956 098 701www.elmiradordelestrecho.cominfo@hotelelmiradordelestrecho.com

DON MANUEL **Segismundo Moret, 4 Y 956 634 606

MARÍA LUISA ** Avda. de Francia, 2Y 956 652 542 www.algecirashotelmarialuisa.com

MARINA VICTORIA ** Avda. de la Marina, 7Y 956 650 111 [email protected]


CASTELLAR ***Ctra. Castellar-La Almoraima s/nY 956 693 018www.hotelcastellar.es [email protected]


HOTEL MONASTERIO

DE SAN MARTÍN ***Camino de Montenegral Alto. CA-513 km, 4,5 San Martín del Tesorillo Y 956 618 725www.hotelmonasteriodesanmartin.cominfo@hotelmonasteriodesanmartin.com


ALDIANA ALCAIDESA ****Playa Loma del ReyY 956 582 [email protected]

QUERCUS ****Urb. Alcaidesa (Salida 124 A-4)Y 956 792 159www.quercusalcaidesa.com [email protected]

AC LA LINEA ***Los Caireles, 2 Y 956 175 566www.ac-hoteles.com

VISTA REAL GOLF & BEACH ***Avda. del Mediterráneo.Parcela RI 4Y 956 797 401www.hotelux.es [email protected]

MEDITERRÁNEO ***Urb. Pueblo Mediterráneo s/nY 956 175 666www.citymar.com/mediterraneo

ROCAMAR ***Avda. España, 182Y 956 176 923

MIRAMAR *Avda. España, 26Y 956 170 658

LOS BARRIOS

GUADACORTE PARK ****Ctra. Cádiz-Málaga, km. 115 Y 956 677 500www.hotelguadacortepark.com [email protected]

LA TINAJA *Maldonado, 36Y 956 620 352

REAL *Avda. Pablo Picasso, 7 Y 956 620 024

SAN ROQUE

CLUB MARÍTIMO ****Urb. Puerto DeportivoSotogrande, s/nY 956 790 200www.clubmaritimodesotogrande.comhotel@clubmaritimodesotogrande.com

ALMENARA GOLF & SPA ****Avda. Almenara, s/nY 956 582 [email protected]

NH SOTOGRANDE ****Ctra. N-340 - A-7 (Salida 130)Y 956 695 [email protected]

SAN ROQUE ****Ctra. A-7, km. 127Tel.: 956 613 [email protected]

THE SUITES HOTEL ****San Roque ClubCtra. A-7, km. 126,5Y 956 613 [email protected]

LAS CAMELIAS **Ctra. N-340, km. 134Y 956 615 065

MILLA DE PLATA **Ctra. N-340, Km. 136Y 956 616 561

Campo de Gibraltar - 4342 - Campo de Gibraltar

Festivals Useful information

MATEO l

El Lentiscal (Bolonia)Y 956 688 597

MIRAMAR l


OASIS l

Ctra. N-340, km. 76,45Y 956 685 065

ORTEGA l

Callao, 5Y 956 684 895www.apartamentos-ortega.com

RÍOS l

El Lentiscal, 8 (Bolonia)Y 956 688 544

VILLA LEVANTE l

Las Dunas (Punta Paloma)Y 956 689 013

PUERTO ZAHARA l

Ctra. Zahara-Atlanterra km. 2Urb. Mar de Plata(Zahara de los Atunes)Y 956 439 242www.puertozahara.com

VISTAMAR l


GUESTHOUSES


EL ANÓN *Consuelo 34 - 40Y 956 640 113

LOS ARCOS *Los Ángeles, 8(Estación de Jimena)Y 956 640 328

SABANA *San Roque, 1 Y 956 618 476

LOS BARRIOS

HOSTAL SORIANO **Fragata, 1. (Palmones)Y 956 677 251

SAN ROQUE

CÁSICOS *Blanca, esquina San Juan(Pueblo Nuevo de Guadiaro)Y 956 795 573

ISMAEL *Real, s/n (Campamento)Y 956 698 194

PELAYO *Redes, s/n(Guadarranque)Y 600 572 546

TARIFA

ALAMEDA **Paseo de la Alameda, 4Y 956 681 181

ALBORADA **San José, 52Y 956 681 140

BELLAVISTA **Bolonia, 21(Bolonia)Y 956 688 553

POSADA LA SACRISTÍA **San Donato, 8Y 956 681 759www.lasacristia.net

BANTI *Ctra. N-340, km. 83,5Y 956 681 509

DON PEDRO *Bolonia LentiscalY 956 688 577

DORI *Batalla del Salado, 55Y 956 685 317

EL ASTURIANO *Amador de los Ríos, 8Y 956 680 619

EL ESCONDITE DEL VIENTO *Comendador, 1Y 956 681 901www.elesconditedelviento.com

EL LEVANTE *Ctra. N-340, km. 81,6Y 956 681 775

LA CALZADA *Justino Pérez, 3Y 956 680 366

LA ESTRELLA DE TARIFA *San Rosendo, 2Y 956 681 985www.laestreladetarifa.com

LAS MARGARITAS *Antonio Maura, 13Y 956 680 030

LA HORMIGA VOLADORA *El Lentiscal 16-16(Bolonia)Y 956 688 562

LOLA *El Lentiscal, 26(Bolonia)Y 956 688 536

LOS JEREZANOS *El Lentiscal, 5(Bolonia)Y 956 688 592

RÍOS *El Lentiscal(Bolonia)Y 956 688 544

TARIK *San Sebastián, 34Y 956 680 648

VILLANUEVA *Avda. Andalucía, 11Y 956 684 149

HOSTELS

ALGECIRAS

BAHÍA

Cabo Creus Y 956 681 370www.cherrytel.com/bahia [email protected]

BLUMEN

Ctra. a Málaga, km. 108Y 956 631 747

EL ESTRECHO

Avda. Virgen del Carmen, 15Y 956 653 511

GONZÁLEZ **José Santacana, 7 Tel.:956 652 843

LA PLATA

Cayetano del Toro, 29Y 956 662 152

VERSALLES

Montero Ríos, 12Y 956 654 211

ALGECIRAS

Plz. General Martí Barroso, 4Y 956 098 580

LEVANTE

Duque Almodóvar, 21Y 956 651 505

LISBOA

Juan Morrison, 46Y 956 654 452

LOS PASTORES

Ctra. a Cádiz, km. 102Y 956 600 519

NTRA. SRA. DEL CARMEN

José Santacana, 14-AY 956 656 301

NTRA. SRA. DE LA PALMA

Plaza de la Palma, 12Y 956 632 481

RUA

Cristo, 6 Y 956 654 759

SÁNCHEZ

Segismundo Moret, 6Y 956 656 957

TRES HERMANAS

Ctra. La Mediana, 4Y 956 667 351

TRUJILLO

Teniente RiveraY 956 656 168

PATRICIA **Ctra. N-340, km. 135(Torreguadiaro)Y 956 615 300

TARIFA

ANTONIO II ****Urb. Atlanterra(Zahara de los Atunes)Y 956 439 141www.antoniohoteles.com

MELIÁ ATLANTERRA ****Urb. Cabo de Plata(Zahara de los Atunes)Y 956 439 000www.solmelia.com

DOS MARES ***Ctra. Cádiz, km. 79,5Y 956 684 [email protected]

DULCE NOMBRE ***Ctra. Cádiz-Málaga, Km. 76,6Y 956 685 [email protected]

LA CODORNIZ ***Ctra. Cádiz-Málaga, km. 79Y 956 684 744www.lacodorniz.com

MESÓN DE SANCHO ***Ctra. Cádiz-Málaga, km. 94Y 956 684 900www.mesondesancho.com

PUNTA SUR ***Ctra. Cádiz-Málaga, km. 77Y 956 684 326www.hotelpuntasur.com

100% FUN **Ctra. N-340, km. 76Y 956 680 330

ANTONIO **Urb. Atlanterra(Zahara de los Atunes)Y 956 439 141

HACIENDA CABO DE PLATA **Ctra. Atlanterra, km. 4(Zahara de los Atunes)Y 956 439 456www.haciendacabodeplata.com

HURRICANE **Ctra. Cádiz, km. 78Y 956 684 919www.hurricanehotel.com

LA TORRE **Ctra. N-340, km. 77Y 956 689 990

TRES MARES **Ctra. N - 340, km. 76Y 956 680 637www.tresmareshotel.com

APOLO XI *Ctra. N-340, km. 60Y 956 687 053

ARTE VIDA *Boquete de la PeñaCtra. N-340, km. 79,3Y 956 685 246

CIUDAD DE TARIFA *Guzmán El Bueno, 5Y 956 682 764

COPACABANA BEACH *Ctra. N-340, km. 77Dulce Nombre, 12Y 956 681 709

EL VARADERO *Urb Atlanterra (Zahara de los Atunes)Y 956 439 038

LA MIRADA *San Sebastián, 41Y 956 680 626www.hotel-lamirada.com

LA PEÑA *Ctra. n-340, km. 78Y 956 681 070

MISIANA *Sancho IV el Bravo, 18Y 956 627 [email protected]

SAN JOSÉ DEL VALLE *Ctra. N-340, km. 70,200(Cruce de Bolonia)Y 956 687 122

VALDEVAQUEROS *Ctra. N-340, km. 75Y 956 684 919

CORTIJO LAS PIÑAS *Ctra. N-340, km. 74,3Y 956 685 136

LA CASA AMARILLA *Sancho IV El Bravo, 9Y 956 681 993

EL OASIS *Ctra. N-340, km. 76Y 956 685 065

RESIDENCIAL LUNA *Bailén, 3Y 956 684 450

APARTAMENTS

SAN ROQUE

CASA MIRADOR llll

Fonda, 34Y 956 790 029

MARINA llll

SotograndeRibera del Arquero, 18Y 956 790 029

PLAYA SOTOGRANDE llll

Paseo del Parque 46-61Y 956 790 029

ROYAL GOLF SOTOGRANDE llll

Ctra. N-340, km.133(Sotogrande)Y 956 796 263www.royalgolfhoteles.com

TARIFA

CORTIJO EL ESTRECHO lll


LA CASA AMARILLA ll

Sancho IV El Bravo, 9Y 956 681 993www.lacasaamarilla.net [email protected]

LAS FLORES ll

El Torrejón, 8Y 956 681 553

ISABEL ll


TRAJANO ll

Bda. Nuevo Bolonia, 22 (Bolonia)Y 629 560 691

ÁGUILA DE ORO l

Dulce Nombre-La PeñaCtra. N-340 km. 76,6Y 956 681 010www.aguiladeoro.com

ANA l

El Lentiscal, 37 BoloniaY 956 688 550

CARMENCITA l

Cerilla, 1. BoloniaY 956 688 519

CUATRO MOLINOS l

Ctra. N-340, km 77Y 956 236 212

DON PEDRO l

Bolonia. El LentiscalY 956 688 557

EL AGUILÓN l

Ctra. N-340 km.68,3Y 956 687 215

EL BEATERIO l

Plaza del Ángel, 2Y 956 680 924www.tarifa.net/beaterio

EL SEVILLANO l

Rosa de las Contreras(Bolonia)Y 956 688 607

GRAVINA l

Gravina, 5Y 956 684 244

LUZ l

Vicente Gil GarcíaFacinasY 956 687 063


Useful information


LA ALMORAIMA

(CASA CONVENTO)Finca La Almoraima s/nY 956 693 002www.la-almoraima.com

PILAR

León Esquivel, 4Y 956 693 022


RANCHO LOS LOBOS

Vereda RealY 956 640 429

RONDÁN

San Juan de Dios, 8(Estación de Jimena)Y 956 640 065


CARLOS

Carboneros, 6Y 956 762 144

CARLOS IIMéndez Nuñez, 12Y 956 761 303

HOSTAL PARÍS

Sol, 58Y 956 171 312

LA CAMPANA

Carboneros, 3Y 956 173 059

LA ESTEPONERA

Carteya, 10-13Y 956 176 668

LUQUE

Avda. América s/nY 856 121 811

LOS BARRIOS

EL BURGALÉS

Júcar, 6. (Palmones)Y 956 678 292

EL SEMÁFORO

Alhóndiga, 5Y 956 620 129

FOSELA

La Plata, 22Y 956 620 166

Mª VICTORIA

Segura, 9. (Palmones)Y 956 678 292

MILAGROS

Avda. Andalucía, 63Y 956 677 165

SAN ROQUE

ATRIUM

Coronel Moscoso, 3Y 956 780 266

BERNARDO

Ctra. N-340, km. 134(Pueblo Nuevo de Guadiaro)Y 956 794 132

CASA BERNARDO MACÍAS

Ctra. N-340, km. 117,4(Miraflores)Y 956 786 235

EL DRAGO

Pl. Itálica, 4(Pueblo Nuevo de Guadiaro)Y 956 794 320

ELENA

Real, 32 (Campamento)Y 956 698 358

EL ROCÍO

Avda. Guadarranque, 58(Estación de San Roque)Y 956 612 463

EL ZOCATO

Avda. Guadarranque, 6(Taraguilla) Y 956 786 043

LA CHOZA

Avda. Guadarranque, s/n(Taraguilla)Y 956 786 438

LA REDONDA

Cruce de TaraguillaLos Lecheros, 8 Y 956 612 255

LOS TIMBALES

Avda. Guadarranque, snY 956 786 046

MANOLO

Avda. San Enrique, 14Y 956 616 714

MERCEDES

Pirata del Mar, 4(Campamento)Y 956 698 611

MIRASOL

Ctra. A-7, km. 134(Torreguadiaro)Y 956 615 559

MONTILLA

Ctra. N-340, km. 134(Torreguadiaro)Y 956 615 901

RÍO GRANDE

Ctra. N-340, km. 116Y 956 786 025

SEDEÑO

Los Limones, 2(S. Enrique de Guadiaro)Y 956 615 660

TARIFA

ÁFRICA

María Antonia Toledo, 12Y 956 680 220

CASA BLANCO

Ntra. Sra. de la Luz, 1Y 956 681 515www.casablanco.com

CORREOS

General MosardóY 956 680 206

FACUNDO IBatalla del Salado, 40Y 956 684 298

FACUNDO IIBatalla del Salado, 47Y 956 684 536

MEDINA

Algeciras, 26 Y 956 684 904

VAGAMUNDOS

San Francisco, 18 Y 956 681 513

CAMPSITE


LOS ARCORNOCALES 2ª C Plza. Cruz Blanca. Castillejo Bajo, s/nY 956 640 060www.campinglosalcornocales.com


SUR DE EUROPA 3ª C Camino de Sobrevela s/nY 956 643 587www.campingsureuropa.com

SAN ROQUE

LA CASITA 2ª CCtra N-340, km. 126,200Y 956 780 031www.camping.net/lacasita ·[email protected]

TARIFA

BAHÍA DE LA PLATA 2ª C Ctra Atlanterra. Zahara de los AtunesY 956 439 040www.bahiadelaplata.com

EL JARDÍN DE LAS DUNAS 2ª C Playa de ValdevaquerosY 956 689 101www.campingjdunas.com

PALOMA 2ª C Ctra. Cádiz-Málaga, km. 74Y 956 684 203www.campingpaloma.com

RÍO JARA 2ª CCtra Cádiz-Málaga, km. 81Y 956 680 570 [email protected]

TARIFA 2ª CCtra N-340, km. 78,87Y 956 684 778www.camping-tarifa.com

TORRE DE LA PEÑA I 2ª CCtra N-340, km. 78Y 956 684 903www.campingtp.com [email protected]

TORRE DE LA PEÑA II 2ª CCtra N 340, km. 75,5Y 956 684 174www.campingtp.com [email protected]

RURAL ACCOMMODATION

TUGASA - HOTELES Y CASAS

RURALES

Central de Reservas: Parque González Hontoria s/nJerez Y 956 305 611 - 955www.tugasa.com [email protected]

ASOCIACIÓN DE TURISMO RURAL

SIERRA DE CÁDIZ

Central de Reservas: Duque de Osuna, 22 Prado del Rey Y 956 716 396 Y 956 724 610

RAAR RED ANDALUZA DE

ALOJAMIENTOS RURALES

Central de Reservas Y 902 442 233 www.raar.es

ALGECIRAS

HUERTA GRANDE

Ctra. N-340, km. 96 (El Pelayo). Parque Natural delos AlcornocalesY 956 679 [email protected]


CASAS “CASTILLO DE CASTELLAR”Plaza Arriola, Rosario, 18 Corralete, 16, 16D, 20 - Alta, s/n Y 956 236 620


ANTIGUO JUZGADO

San Sebastián, 13-15Y 956 641 317

CASA DEL RÍO

Pasada de Alcalá, s/nY 956 640 102

CASA GRANDE

Fuente Nueva,42Y 956 640 578www.posadadelacasagrande.com [email protected]

CASA GRANDE IIFuente Nueva,42Y 956 640 [email protected]

CORTIJO ROMÁN

Ctra. A-369 Algeciras-Ronda km.58Y 658 470 524-956 640 549www.holidayscortijoroman.com [email protected]

EL CONSUELO

Consuelo, 3Y 956 641 324 - 600 309 [email protected]

FÁBRICA DE BÓMBAS

Pasada de Alcalá, s/nY 956 640 512

HOSPEDERÍA JIMENA REAL

SevillaY 956 648 130

HUERTA LOS RÍOS

Pasada de Alcalá, s/nY 699 375 710Y 656 545 357

LAS HIERBAS

Sevilla, 71Y 956 236 361 Y 680 187 [email protected]

LAS LIMAS

Pasada de Alcalá s/nY 956 640 102 Y 680 102 257www.andalucia/villas.co.uca

MOLINO GAITÁN

Finca Molino GaitánY 699 718 287

PARQUE LAS AVES

Finca el cortijo del alemán(Estación de Jimena)Y 956 794 123 Y 659 190 375www.casarurallasaves.com [email protected]

POSADA DE JIMENA

Gonzalo Vallecillo, 5Y 655 142 005

TAHONA LA VIEJA

Sevilla, 119Y 699 741 574Y 956 681 388www.toprural.com/latahonavieja [email protected]

SAN ROQUE

CORTIJO LA DOCTORA

Ctra. N-340, km. 124. Cruce del HiguerónY 956 665 777www.ladoctora.com [email protected]

TARIFA

CORTIJO LA COLONIA

La Colonia. Cachón, 3Y 956 439 334 -626 967 071www.lacolonia.tk [email protected]

EL AGUILÓN

Ctra. N-340 km. 68,3.(Facinas)Y 956 687 215 -637 424 251www.elaguilon.com [email protected]


Useful information

SECORBUSEstaciones de autobuses yventade billetesTel. de información: 902 229 292

USEFUL CONTACTS

DIPUTACIÓN PROVINCIAL DE CÁDIZ

Plza. de España s/n. Y 956 212 391www.dipucadiz.es

PALACIO DE CONGRESOS

DE CÁDIZ

Plza. de Sevilla s/n.Y 956 291 017

PROVINCIA DE CÁDIZ

Convention BureauAlameda Apodaca, 22 - 2ºY 956 807 229www.cadizturismo.com

TUGASA (RESERVA DE

ALOJAMIENTOS RURALES)LA ATALAYA

Parque González Hontoria s/nJerez de la Frontera Y 956 305 611www.tugasa.com [email protected]

CENTRO ANDALUZ DE FLAMENCO

Palacio PemartínPlza. de San Juan,1Jerez de la FronteraY 956 322 711

HORECA (ASOC. DE HOTELES,RESTAURANTES Y CAFETERÍAS)Avda. Alcalde Manuel de laPinta, 33CádizY 956 252 406www.spa.es/horecacadiz/

CÁMARA DE COMERCIO DE CÁDIZ

Antonio López, 4CádizY 956 010 000

CÁMARA DE COMERCIO DE

ALGECIRAS

Avda. Virgen del Carmen, 15AlgecirasY 956 655 811

ASOCIACIÓN PROVINCIAL DE

AGENCIAS DE VIAJES

Ancha, 9. CádizY 956 214 494

ATLANTEE GOLF (ASOCIACIÓN

EMPRESARIAL DE GOLF)A-4 km. 642 Ctra. Cádiz-JerezY 956 088 330

TRANSMEDITERRÁNEA

ALGECIRAS: Recinto del PuertoY 956 665 200

EUROFERRYS

Avda. Virgen del Carmen, 1. 5º11201. ALGECIRASY 956 652 324

RENFE

ALGECIRAS

Ctra. de Cádiz s/nY 956 630 202

CRUZ ROJA

ALGECIRAS

Pº de la ConferenciaY 956 603 440

HOSPITALS

ALGECIRAS

Hospital de la RASSAY 956 605 722


Hospital José María GuerraZunzuneguiY 956 026 500

BOMBEROS

ALGECIRAS

Plza. de Andalucía s/nY 956 662 222

CORREOS Y TELÉGRAFOS

ALGECIRAS

Avda. Primo de Rivera, 4Y 956 663 648

TAXIS

ALGECIRAS

(RADIO-TAXIS) Y 956 655 512

AIRPORTS

JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA

Y 956 150 010 (reservas)

NATIONAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

ENQUIRIES: 11822INTERNATIONAL TELEPHONE DIREC-TORY INQUIRIES: 1182

Prefijo de la Provincia para lla-madas telefónicasDesde ciudades españolas:956Desde el extranjero: 34 + 956+ número

Useful telephone numbersNote: For international callsthe country code is 34.National calls:

956 + number. International calls: 34 + 956 + number


Useful information

MUSEUMS

ALGECIRAS

MUSEO MUNICIPAL

Ortega y Gasset s/nY 956 570 672


MUSEO CRUZ HERRERA

Plaza de Fariñas s/nY 956 762 576

ARCHIVO HISTÓRICO MUNICIPAL

Plaza Constitución s/nY 956 699 657

MUSEO TAURINO “JOSÉ CABRERA”Mateo Inurria, 2Y 620 183 023

MUSEO DE ITSMOS

Plaza ConstituciónY 956 690 657

LOS BARRIOS

MUSEO DE HISTORIA NATURAL

Casa de la Cultura. Calvario, 12Y 956 621 169

SAN ROQUE

MUSEO LUIS ORTEGA BRU Y

MUSEO MONOGRÁFICO DE

CARTEIA

Palacio de los Gobernadores.Plaza de la Iglesia s/nY 956 781 587

YACIMIENTO

ARQUEOLÓGICO DE CARTEIA

Bda. GuadarranqueY 956 614 394

MUSEO TAURINO

“CIUDAD DE SAN ROQUE”Plaza de TorosY 956 781 587

TARIFA

RUINAS ROMANAS DE

BAELO CLAUDIA

Ctra. Cádiz-Málaga, km. 70Bolonia (Tarifa)Y 956 688 530

NECRÓPOLIS DE LOS ALGARBES

Ctra. N-340, km. 74 (A 50 m. del Camping Paloma)Y 956 212 361

ACTIVE TOURISM

SAN ROQUE

PROMO SPORT & OCIO

Paseo del Río, 36 A (Sotogrande)Y 956 615 505 Y 629 285 801

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

SEA TRANSPORT

TRANSMEDITERRÁNEA

Información y Reservas: Y 902 454 645 www.trasmediterranea.es o en su Agencia de Viajes

Delegaciones y Agencias:

- ALGECIRAS

Recinto del Puerto s/nY 956 583 400

- CÁDIZ

Est. Mtmª. Muelle Alfonso XIIIFax: 956 222 038

EUROFERRY´S

Oficina Central: Avda. Virgendel Carmen, 1 - 5º AlgecirasY 956 652 324

Delegación:- ALGECIRAS

Estación MarítimaY 956 651 178

FRS “FERRYS DEL SUR”Estación Marítima s/n, TarifaY 956 681 830www.frs.es [email protected]

RENFEwww.renfe.esoficinas de información:- ALGECIRAS 956 630 202

COMUNICACIONES AÉREAS

Aeropuerto de JerezCtra. N-IV, km. 7. Jerez de la FronteraCentralita: 956 150 000Inf. general: 956 150 083

BUSES

Consorcio de TransportesBahía de CádizY 956 012 100 www.cmtbc.com

TRANSPORTES COMES

Y 902 199 208Información y despacho debilletes

ALGECIRAS

Estación de Autobuses SanBernardoY 956 655 755


Estación de AutobusesY 956 170 093

TARIFA

Batalla del Salado, 13Y 956 684 038

TRANSPORTES LOS AMARILLOS

Información y despacho debilletes: Viajes SocialturAvda. Ramón de Carranza, 31CádizY 956 290 800

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