Do you want to work in Tarifa?
Let us help you find jobs in Tarifa which is located on the popular Costa de la Luz coast of Spain.
Tarifa is noteworthy for the ideal wind surfing conditions which attracts visitors from all over the world. The only other location in Spain which is comparable is Fuerteventura.
If you are intent on finding work in Spain in this area then could also consider Sotogrande or look further up the Costa del Sol coast which has major package holiday tourist resorts such as Marbella, Fuengirola, Mijas and Torremolinos which have plenty of bar, restaurant and hotel jobs in the summer tourist season.
Beach at Tarifa
There is a distinct charm and allure which makes tourists want to move to Tarifa and live there on a permanent basis. So are there any jobs and vacancies?
At the bottom of this page we invite employers and companies to list job vacancies and positions you trying to fill in the Tarifa area.
If you are searching for work then you can list your jobs wanted with your details so that you can be contacted directly as soon as job offers become available.
Tarifa Job Article Highlights:
- About Tarifa
- Living in Tarifa
- Working in Tarifa for English Speakers
- Where to Find Jobs in Tarifa
- Popular Types of Work and Job Vacancies
- Where to Find Jobs in Tarifa
- Summer Jobs in Tarifa 2012
- Part-Time Work and Jobs Tarifa
Below is a video showing off Tarifa, Spain
About Tarifa
Tarifa is situated in the province of Cadiz in Andalusia. It is quite a small town but its unique location attracts many visitors each year for two main reasons.
The first is its location as the southernmost town in Spain (and continental Europe). From here you can catch a ferry to the North African coast line which is just 8 miles across the Strait of Gibraltar.
These ferries depart to Morocco and over the years Tarifa has developed a really unique mix of Spanish and Arabic influences mixed together. Indeed Tarifa is actually named after Tarif ibn Malik, the Moorish leader who captured the town back in 711.
The second reason that many people are attracted to Tarifa is the very reliable and consistent wind conditions that make this a haven for wind surfers and kite surfers who come here from all over the globe.
To the west of the town centre is the main beach, the Playa de los Lances, which stretches for over 10km towards the huge sand dunes at Punta Paloma.
Map of Tarifa Spain – How To Get To Tarifa
Airports – The nearest airports to Tarifa are Jerez and Gibraltar. Slightly further away you have major airports at Malaga and Seville.
Train – The nearest train station is 20km away in Algeciras.
Bus – you can also get to Tarifa from Malaga, Algeciras, Seville or Jerez by public transport.
Below we have a map to help you to get to Tarifa and guide you should you need to go to any job interviews.
Useful Tarifa Telephone Numbers
- Telephone code for Spain +34
- Telephone code for Tarifa 965
- Tarifa Postcode (Zipcode) is 11380
- Tarifa Tourist Office 956 68 09 93 – email pmt.tarifa@terra.es
- Town Hall: 956 627 079
- Policia Municipal (Local Police): 956 684 186
- Guardia Civil (National Police): 956 685 043
- Taxi: 956 684 241
- Medical Emergency: 956 684 896
- Fire Brigade: 956 685 256
- Windsurf rescue: 900 202 202
- Dentist: 956 681 617
Finding Work in Tarifa
It is best to come to Tarifa for a few weeks so you can give out your number to as many different people as possible and give it enough time to get some phone calls back. Too many people give up too soon when searching for work and jobs.
We found a great story of a Polish couple who have done many jobs in the area and have now set up their own surf shop called Big Surf:
…. Ask any number of expat residents and they’ll tell you that they fell in love with Tarifa the moment they arrived and couldn’t bring themselves to leave.
This is most definitely true of Marcin and Paulina who came to Tarifa on holidays eight years ago after they’d finished college. Instantly hooked, they never left.
‘From the first moment Tarifa was perfect for me,’ Marcin explains. ‘I arrived here with my windsurf equipment and knew that Tarifa was a good spot for the sport. But when I saw the beach, I knew I was home.’
Source: Eye on Spain Tarifa People
If you are an employer who is searching for staff, please contact us with any job vacancies you wish to fill in Tarifa and we will list them for free.
Most Popular Places in Spain To Find Work:
Most Popular Work:
- Bar Jobs in Spain
- Chef/Restaurant
- Plumbers/Electricians/Tradesmen
- Holiday Representatives
- Jobs in Hotel
- Summer Jobs & Work
- Teach English to Spanish
Helpful Pages if Moving to Spain:
We also have our main Help Finding a Job in Spain Section.
I was wondering if there are any jobs available in Tarifa (or surroundings) in the small hotel business. My husband and I are in our late 40′s, speak 5 languages between us (English, Spanish, Italian, French and German), have been in the hospitality business for 11 years and have travelled extensively. We are looking to manage a small guesthouse or bed and breakfast in Andalucia.
Kindly let me know what our options might be.
Thanks in advance and looking forward to some feedback, I remain,
Sincerely,
Alicia
p.s. we do not have any children, so we are very flexible
I would love to work in Tarifa. I’ve been there before and I absolutely love it.
I can work in a bar or restaurant, because I have experience in that kind of work.
Please contact me, when you have a job
I speak English, Dutch and Spanish.
Kind regards.
Daphne
My boyfriend and I want to move to Tarifa or surroundings. We are now 24 and 26 years old. My boyfriend had started his own taxi company a few years ago (succesfully) and I have many expercience in the hotel and hospitality business. We want to start our own business, but we would love to get an additional job for example in a bar or restaurant. We are a young energetic, enthusiastic couple. Maybe you would like a few days of during the week? Than we can take over! We are flexible, have a lot of responsibility and are a couple that you can trust. Please contact us!
Kind regards,
Cécile and Tim
I am looking for bar and waiting on work in Tarifa, I have many years experience in bar and restaurant work and am a very friendly person with great customer service and management skills. Very hardworking and versatile. I am flexible on start dates asap as I do not require to give notice in my current job. I am currently learning Spanish and can speak basic German but I am a quick and eagar learner.
Please let me know of any vacancies.
Kind Regards
Nicki