About Turmares Tarifa
Turmares Tarifa is a whale and dolphin watching company operating daily excursions from the port of Tarifa into the Strait of Gibraltar. Based at a ticket office on Avenida Alcalde Juan Núñez beside the harbour, Turmares pairs commercial wildlife tours with scientific and educational projects dedicated to the conservation of the marine environment and the cetaceans that inhabit these waters.
Trips head out into one of the richest marine corridors in Europe, where the cold Atlantic meets the warmer Mediterranean and draws an abundance of marine life. Passengers can spot common, bottlenose and striped dolphins, long-finned pilot whales, sperm whales, orcas in season and the occasional fin whale — the second-largest animal on the planet. Knowledgeable guides and onboard staff narrate each sighting and share the science behind the Strait's biodiversity, with multiple departures scheduled daily according to weather and sea conditions.
Turmares stands out for its dual commitment to visitor experience and marine conservation, contributing to research and awareness projects while running reliable, well-organised tours. Its convenient harbour-side base makes boarding straightforward, and the company's long presence in Tarifa has made it a trusted name for families and wildlife enthusiasts wanting to witness the cetaceans of the Strait of Gibraltar up close.
