If your trip to Tarifa is all locked in but your itinerary is looking a bit empty, we can give you a few hints and tips.Stop by Playa de los Lances. It’s one attraction you’ll usually find on many travelers’ to-do lists. If you still have space on that travel itinerary, Whale-Watching and Punta Tarifa will keep you busy too.

Put some extra gas in the tank, because there are a few good reasons to explore beyond Tarifa. They include Cadiz Cathedral in Cadiz — a popular road-trip destination just 50 miles away. Plaza de Espana is another popular stop.

Fill up your tank, jump behind the wheel and get ready to feel the cool sea breeze on your face. Tarifa has some gorgeous stretches of coast, such as:

• Playa Valdevaqueros (6 miles away).
• Bolonia Beach (10 miles away).
• Dalia Beach (10 miles away).

No other mode of transportation can give you convenience and freedom like your own car. Whatever the reason for your stay in Tarifa, CarRentals.com has a great selection of vehicles to choose from. On a city break with your special someone? Get a little cozy by renting a compact car or a mini. A pleasure to drive and easy to park, you’ll love sitting alongside each other in one of these zippy rides. A minivan is a great match for families. There’s loads of space for everyone and you can go wherever you want, whenever you want. If you’re on the road for work, a premium car will get you from the boardroom to your hotel in serious style.

There’s plenty of choice when it comes to rental cars in Tarifa. From people-movers with plenty of room to spare to easy-to-park compacts, you’ll find it all here. Choosing your perfect match depends on how much you’d like to spend and what activities you’ve got planned. There are some road trips that are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas others require no more than a bargain, no-frills type model. The choice is yours.

It can be. Circling the block looking for a place to park isn’t unusual in Tarifa. Getting within walking distance of top attractions is easier if you research your options ahead of time.

As with most places, you can expect slightly heavier traffic in the early and late rush hours. However, due to its smaller population of roughly 17,800, traffic jams aren’t a huge concern in Tarifa.

As in many places, normal cell phone usage is not allowed while cruising in your car around Tarifa. An exception applies for hands-free or Bluetooth capabilities. Just be sure to maintain focus on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit while operating a vehicle in Tarifa is 0.05%. If you’re in the mood for a big night out, leave your wheels behind and organize another way of getting home instead.

No, it’s not. In Tarifa, red means stop, with no exceptions. When nearing a set of traffic lights, always drive at a safe speed so you can easily stop if you need to.

Seat belts are compulsory in Campo de Gibraltar. However, this rule may not apply for some vehicles, like those used by public transportation networks.