Dolphin and whale watching in Tarifa, Cadiz
Cadiz can boast of being one of the best located places in Spain given that it is cushioned between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean with an enormous coastline full of impressive beaches and natural landscapes. At the highest point of Tarifa visitors and locals alike can enjoy the generous breezes that blow through the town thanks to the convergence of the winds and seas that are the envy of Europe and the most appealing aspect for surfers in all of Spain and the European continent.
However, if Tarifa has anything then it is the chance to spot whales and dolphins off its coasts, not something that it is very famous for and something that you wouldn’t be able to do in other parts of the Mediterranean. Thanks to its abundance in marine life, many types of businesses operate offering visitors the chance to sail the Atlantic seas and see the life and personality of these marine animals for themselves, always with the utmost respectable for these species of course.
Normally, the boats sail along the Strait of Gibraltar and its natural park where an abundance of whales and friendly dolphins can be found, which will surely make your visit to Tarifa even more enjoyable if possible. If during your time in Tarifa you would like to see how the friendliest animals in the ocean live, then here are a few companies that offer you the opportunity to do some whale watching in Gibraltar.
Companies that offer dolphin and whale-watching tours in Tarifa
- Amongst the many companies available, Aventura Marina, who promotes active and eco-tourism, offers the chance to dolphin and whale watch, as well as see orcas and they even teach you how to scuba dive.
- Another company is Turmares who has been operating for 10 years in the marine tourism sector. Not only do they offer the chance to whale and dolphin watch but they also provide the ideal setting for the development of environmental education and scientific research.
- Firmm is a Swiss foundation dedicated to the investigation and protection of whales and dolphins in the Strait of Gibraltar who also offer marine mammal watching experiences.
- Another company is Whale Watch Tarifa, a non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting whales in Spain.
These companies and associations comprise the spectrum of corporations that are dedicated to dolphin and whale watching in Tarifa, as well as to the investigation and protection of these creatures that are highly valued in Spain. So why not go on a boat trip so you can see these beautiful animals for yourself on your travels to Tarifa.
