Yurts Tarifa

Yurts Tarifa Yurt camp on family farm Tarifa, Spain. Campamento de yurtas en finca familiar. drive, 35 min. walk or 10 min. bike ride away.

Our handmade yurts form part of a family run farm, 3km from Tarifa, Costa de la Luz, Andalucia, Spain - the wind and kite surfing Mecca of Europe. We offer three beautifully furnished yurts (handcrafted by us) with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. The 5 hectare farm overlooks the Straight of Gibraltar and Morocco and is home to a host of friendly animals, an organic veggie garden and our yo

ung family. We like our guests to feel at home, enjoy the freshly laid eggs and help themselves to homegrown fruit from the trees. It´s the perfect base from which to experience our sustainable lifestyle, as well as for walking, bike riding, birdwatching and all the attractions of nearby Tarifa (wind and kite surfing, rock climbing, nightlife, whale watching, horse riding, etc.), only a 10 min. The yurts are the perfect way to enjoy the proximity of nature with all the creature comforts of a hostel. With cool tiled floors, a hobbit like wooden door opening onto natural park and all the ambience of a round nomadic dwelling, the yurts are more luxury than camping! Each yurt sleeps up to 4 people with one double bed and two singles, and plenty of room to move around! They have roll up windows to increase air flow, and show off the view, and are double insulated and attractively lined to maintain an agreeable temperature, whatever the weather. Each yurt opens onto lovely gardens and has its own picnic table. The recycled and sustainable timber framed bathrooms and kitchen facilities, within the yurt gardens, are decorated with the same homely style. We are proud to say that all installations, including our water system, are powered by solar and wind generated electricity, bringing us one step closer to self sufficiency. Wherever possible we have tried to keep our carbon footprint to a minimum without sacrificing quality or comfort. Every guest automatically contributes to our association (deducted from the reservation fee) which is dedicated to improving the relationship between visitors and nature. We are constantly investing in bettering our surroundings to attract and protect wildlife and help you appreciate our unique surroundings.

17/08/2026

It was a good day for storks!

This huge flock was revelling in the currents above Los Lances beach while the humans skimmed across the water below on their wing foils.

It was traditionally the busiest day of the year here in Tarifa (August Bank holiday) but there was plenty of space to enjoy the beach.

Now it feels like we are heading down the other side of the summer peak.... Roll on autumn!

13/08/2026

We missed the memo about special glasses ...

Good company, a few steps from home and calm patience was all we needed to absorb the phenomena, ponder the wonders of nature and eventually observe with the naked eye the moon pushing the sun down behind the mountain.

We were fortunate to meet our neighbours atop our hill and share their desire to avoid the crowds (and their sensible pre-ordered glasses) but the soldering helmet did lend a spacey vibe to the whole experience....!

We'll be sure to be more prepared for next year's

06/08/2026

Fancy dining with Pedro the donkey for company? Al fresco dining at Yurts Tarifa is a bit like being on safari!

Migrating birds flying overhead, geckos awaiting passing bugs on the terrace, an occasional visit from a praying mantis (pictured), butterflies and moths flitting through the shrubs and the frogs singing in the pond just beyond the paddock. You couldnt be more immersed in nature in the middle of the heat of summer.

Misty the dog will often come along to hoover up crumbs (but really suffers if you give her human food), and the donkey and the horse come to drink in the evenings and are always grateful for a stroke and a slice of watermelon ;)

Safari without having to move from your shaded spot on the terrace!

Now we know who's keeping the mice away!  With all the doors open in summer and a completely useless cat, this snake is ...
25/07/2026

Now we know who's keeping the mice away!
With all the doors open in summer and a completely useless cat, this snake is a good neighbour to have.

Eat the rainbow.... Purple Basil! Pickling gherkinsSeaweed mulched tomatoes, keeping the ground moist, cool and adding n...
14/07/2026

Eat the rainbow....

Purple Basil!

Pickling gherkins

Seaweed mulched tomatoes, keeping the ground moist, cool and adding nutrients

Mexican sunflowers for biomass and beauty!

Climbing beans - keeping them short for wind protection.

1st Edamame beans - trying different varieties from seeds I bought online. Such little choice to buy locally, I am excited to have some more variety

Melons - self seeded!! Goes to show I should have sown mine way ealrier, they are nearly ready to eat while the ones I planted are just flowering

The very last pumpkin from last years' crop. They also self seeded - hopefully this years will be as prodective and long lasting.

13/07/2026

Nothing goes to waste here....

A daily treat for the chickens is your kitchen scraps! Plenty of it gets kicked to the wayside but they love a prawn husk, some bread and anything green and crunchy.

11/07/2026

Misty's got the right idea!
She knows where the best spot is on a hot day - the terrace is shaded with a cool breeze flowing through.

She is more comfortable now we've brushed her thick coat free of winter build up but these days are tough for her. She has found the best spot for today's windless afternoon.

07/07/2026

Our secret ingredient in the veggie garden!

Every now and then we go and stock up on the washed up remains of the invasive Rugulopteryx okamurae Asian seaweed that plagues our coast.

We barely make a dent in it but it is a valuable resource for our compost as well as providing fabulous mulch in summer - it protects the otherswise bare soil from the harsh sun and wind, helping to retain moisture and a cooler temperature for the plant roots. Over time it also degrades and supplies nutrients to the soil.

You may ask about the salt content - I normally don't worry about it but with the heat and lack of moisture at this time if year I have opted for the laboirious task of rinsing it before spreading over the beds!

Let's see if it's worth it!

okamurae

04/07/2026

This year's kite camp taught us all a lot!

Over many meals we grew and developed ideas, shared experiences and perspectives and improved ourselves for the next one....

Yurts Tarifa isn't your typical "retreat" space - it is a simple, unfussy place, stripped back to the most important things - the sound of the wind in the trees, birdsong and flowers. sunset drinks on the terrace, breakfast with the donkey, chill time by the plunge pool.

The space is a great base for a myriad of local activities, lending itself to the breaks in between - long conversations around the table, reconnection with nature through contact with animals, siestas in a hammock...

Wonderful memories and new relationships.

Bring on the next one!



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10/06/2026

Which will you choose?

Some wind action on our stunning beaches, or a chilled swing in a hammock and a barbecue?

We have the best of both worlds here on a windy day -

Protected, lush gardens with the plunge pool for a refreshing dip

OR

World class wind/ kite surfing and wingfoil conditions on pristine beaches with views to Morocco.

The best of both worlds.


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Tarifa
11380

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