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Archaeological Displays of Baelo Claudia Visitor Centre
Interpretive exhibition near Tarifa explaining the Roman city of Baelo Claudia, fish-salting industry, and archaeology of the Cádiz coast.
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
1 h
Ferries per day
62
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Tangier to Tarifa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tangier to Tarifa will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 62 ferries that leave Tangier for Tarifa on Wed, Jun 17, 62 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct ferries cover the 32 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 59 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest ferries will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE
CIUDAD DE MALAGA
CIUDAD DE MALAGA
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE
AVEMAR DOS
AVEMAR DOS
CEUTA JET
CEUTA JET
CEUTA JET| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 04:01PM | Arrival Time 06:31PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 12:01PM | Arrival Time 02:31PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 0h59 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 06:01PM | Arrival Time 08:31PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:01AM | Arrival Time 10:31AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 12:01AM | Arrival Time 02:31AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
The table below shows live departures for Tangier to Tarifa ferries for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 4:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 6:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE | 4:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 6:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 5:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 7:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
PASSIÓ PER FORMENTERA | 6:00 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h30 | 7:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 6:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 8:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
JAUME III | 8:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 9:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 8:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 10:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 8:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 10:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 9:00 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 10:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
NÁPOLES | 8:01 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 10:31 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 9:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 10:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
PASSIÓ PER FORMENTERA | 10:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h30 | 12:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
AVEMAR DOS | 10:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 12:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE | 10:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 1:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
JAUME III | 11:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 12:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 11:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 1:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 12:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 1:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 12:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 2:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 1:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 2:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 12:01 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 2:31 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MALAGA | 1:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 4:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
JAUME III | 2:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 3:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 2:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 4:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
AVEMAR DOS | 2:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 4:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 2:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 4:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 3:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 4:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
PASSIÓ PER FORMENTERA | 4:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h15 | 5:15 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 4:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 5:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 4:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 6:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
NÁPOLES | 4:01 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 6:31 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
JAUME III | 5:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 6:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 5:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 7:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAMASITE | 5:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 8:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 6:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 7:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
AVEMAR DOS | 6:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 8:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 7:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 8:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
PASSIÓ PER FORMENTERA | 8:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h15 | 9:45 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 8:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 10:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 8:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h00 | 10:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 8:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 10:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 9:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 10:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
JAUME III | 10:15 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h15 | 11:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
VILLA DE AGAETE | 10:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 1h00 | 11:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MALAGA | 10:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 12:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 10:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 12:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
AVEMAR DOS | 10:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0h59 | 11:59 PM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 11:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 1:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
NÁPOLES | 12:01 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 2:31 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 2:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 1h30 | 4:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ferries from Tangier to Tarifa run on average 53 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 53 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 17 nautical miles (32 km) distance in 1h 0m. There are 364 sailings per week. Ferries from Tangier to Tarifa are available to foot passengers.




Distance 17 nautical miles (32 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Ferries per day 53 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 364 |
Fastest ferry 1h 0m |
First ferry 12:01 AM |
Last ferry 11:45 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Tarifa — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tarifa trip today.
Interpretive exhibition near Tarifa explaining the Roman city of Baelo Claudia, fish-salting industry, and archaeology of the Cádiz coast.
Medieval castle with small interpretation displays on Tarifa’s history, Strait defenses, and the town’s strategic role between Europe and Africa.
Museum component of the Baelo Claudia archaeological complex displaying finds from the Roman town and giving context to one of the area’s key heritage sites.
The atmospheric old town of narrow lanes, whitewashed houses, small plazas, and lively pedestrian streets; the essential area for walking and soaking up Tarifa’s character.
Tarifa’s broad signature beach, famous for wind sports, long walks, and photogenic mountain-and-sea views that are especially popular online.
Highly popular beach backed by dunes and known for kitesurfing, scenic views, and a relaxed atmosphere that draws both locals and social-media visitors.
Bluefin tuna caught by the traditional almadraba method off the Cádiz coast, served raw, grilled, or stewed. It is one of the area’s signature products.
Salt-cured tuna loin, usually sliced thin and served with olive oil or almonds. A classic coastal delicacy from Cádiz province.
A mixed fry of small local fish and seafood, lightly floured and fried. This is one of Andalusia’s most iconic seaside dishes.
Established casual spot known for tuna tapas, seafood, and classic local flavors. Usually busy and reliable for an authentic meal.
Well-known Tarifa restaurant in the old town, popular for creative Andalusian dishes, tuna, and a lively atmosphere.
Long-standing Tarifa favorite with a stylish setting and a menu blending Andalusian and Moroccan influences, plus good vegetarian choices.
Moderate for Spain. Casual dining is reasonable, but summer stays and beachfront spots cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service; small change in cafes; round up taxis.
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