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Tarifa Castle evolution (X-XV Centuries)

Tarifa Castle is one of the best-preserved fortresses in Spain, but its current state is far from what it has been throughout its history. Built in the Andalusian Caliphate period, most of its architectural evolution occurred in medieval times. We analyze in this tour the changes of this emblematic monument.

End of X Century

End of X Century

Beginning of XII Century

Beginning of XII Century

Middle XIII Century

Middle XIII Century

Christian occupation, XV Century

Christian occupation, XV Century

End of X Century. View from the sea

End of X Century. View from the sea

Beginning of XII Century. View from the sea

Beginning of XII Century. View from the sea

Middle XIII Century. View from the sea

Middle XIII Century. View from the sea

Christian occupation, XV Century. View from the sea

Christian occupation, XV Century. View from the sea

Video reconstruction of the castle and the city during the Middle Ages, from the build of the castle in 960 to the Christian occupation.

Castle Gate. End of X Century

Castle Gate. End of X Century

Almedina Gate. Beginning of XI Century

Almedina Gate. Beginning of XI Century

Jerez Gate. Middle XII Century

Jerez Gate. Middle XII Century