Castillo de Guzman el Bueno

We visited this castle in Tarifa. It is located right next to the ferry port. There are lots to see in this historic place. We spent a little over an hour in the castle. It has great views of the sea and the city. There is an entrance fee. Pensioners and students have a discounted fee. The walk around the castle was relatively easy. There were a few narrow stairs to get to the upper levels and the towers. It is well maintained. All the public areas are clearly marked. It is well worth a visit.

Well curated medieval fortress with a mix of architectural and artifact information, the Castillo de Guzman el Bueno is historical gem and such a deal for the €4 admission fee. The views of the city from the walls only add to the magic.

An excellent fortification steeped in history, well worth visiting and for a miniscule fee, €3. Some very good exhibits and wonderful views of Africa and the Straits of Gibraltar. This impressive, solidly-built Moorish fortification, which played an important part in early Spanish history, has been restored. As the southern-most point of the peninsula, Tarifa was an important strategic entry point into Spain and the rest of Europe for would-be invaders, so good defensive structures were essential. The Castle of Guzman El Bueno was originally built as an alcazar (Moorish fortress) in 960 AD on the orders of Caliph Abderraman III of Cordoba, to protect Tarifa against raids from Africa and the North (Vikings). The castle is now named after Alonso Perez de Guzman, who famously defending it from the Marinids (Moors) in the siege of 1294, when he sacrificed his son's life to save the town, and was given the title Duke of Medina Sidonia by the King (and named El Bueno, which means the Righteous rather than the Good) as a reward. Afterwards it was used as a garrison for Spanish troops over many centuries. Tarifa is the southernmost place in mainland Europe, next stop Africa. Located at the end of the Iberian Peninsula, it is primarily known as one of the world's most popular destinations for wind sports. Tarifa lies on the Costa de la Luz and across the Strait of Gibraltar facing Morocco.

A solutely amazing must be the world's first TARDIS: much bigger on the inside Truly worth a visit about 2 hours if you meander take in the views from each vantage point

Absolutely fascinating history and looking out on to the the town while taking in the history and it's settings really changed my view and gave me a whole different understanding of the beautiful town as I was looking out from the views of the beautiful town from inside the Castillo. It's one thing to walk around the court yard and Almedina, but it's completely different once you can view it from above and appreciate it's position and function as part of the fortress.

Old castle in quite good condition with beautiful views on the city and port. Ticket only 4 €.

Great family experience in a sunny day in Tarifa. Our kids had the chance to learn a little bit of history while having fun at the same time. We were surprised when we got to the ticket booth that it was free because of the time we went. Great view of the Atlantic, Mediterranean and the city of Tarifa.

Stunning views on a clear day to Africa. OK price to get in and OK facts and things to see. But the only real reason is the view point. Truly stunning building to look at considering its age.

This is an immaculately preserved mediaeval fortress from the times of the Reconquista including Guzmans tower where the Fortress Seneschal Guzman is reputed to have offered his son up as sacrifice to halt the invading Moorish hordes who had taken his son as prisoner stating that he had other sons! The moors never took the fortress through military assault Well worth the visit!!!