Southernmost Point of Mainland Spain: Punta de Tarifa

The southernmost point of mainland Spain is Punta de Tarifa (also called Punta Marroquí), located in the municipality of Tarifa, province of Cádiz, Andalusia.

Coordinates & Geography

• Latitude: 36°00'07" N
• Longitude: 5°36'37" W
• Distance to Africa: 14.4 km (8.9 mi) across Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco
• Feature: Rocky headland with lighthouse (Faro de Tarifa)

Significance

• Continental divide: Europe/Africa separation point
• Mediterranean/Atlantic meeting: Official boundary between seas
• Wind capital: Venturi effect in Strait → world-class wind/kite surfing
• Migration: Major bird migration bottleneck (raptors, storks)

Island Territories Further South

Spain's Canary Islands (Gran Canaria, Tenerife, etc.) lie much farther south (~28°N), but are Atlantic islands, not mainland.

Visiting

• Tarifa town: Historic center, castle, beaches (Los Lances, Valdevaqueros)
• Ferries to Tangier, Morocco (35–60 min)
• Whale watching, diving, birding
• Cádiz airport (80 km); Jerez (90 km); Seville (160 km)