Dolphins & Whales off Tarifa - Spain
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Tour Details
Costs
EUR 1,800
per person in a double room
Group
Max. 4 people
+ German- and English-speaking guide from Moby Wildlife Tours + Local guide)
All dates
2 departures in 2026 and 2027
2026
Friday, May 29, 2026 – Wednesday, June 3, 2026
2027
Friday, May 28, 2027 – Wednesday, June 2, 2027
More information about private tours is available upon request
Where
Start
in Málaga upon arrival at the airport on Sunday
End
at the Malaga airport every Wednesday
Price includes
What's included
Transportation, tours, accommodation, group meals, presentations on the different species
What is not included
Personal expenses, insurance, arrival and departure Malaga Airport
Physical requirements
Food preferences, intolerances and intolerances can be taken into consideration.
Notes
This tour is suitable as a continuation of the Lynx Tour!
Ready for this journey?
Check availability for your desired date.
About the trip
The trip to Tarifa not only gives us the chance to explore a beautiful region, but also to discover an unexpected variety of marine life in the Strait of Gibraltar!
When people think of dolphins and whales, Europe probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. But right off the coast of Tarifa, we can encounter several species of dolphins every day and also have the chance to observe large whales!
Bottlenose dolphins, common dolphins, and striped dolphins are sighted very regularly. In addition, we have a good chance every day of seeing pilot whales and the world’s largest toothed whales, the sperm whales! Especially in late spring and summer, large fin whales also pass by!
During our time in Tarifa, we also want to show you something of this magnificent region and introduce you to the local cuisine!
We are accommodated in a great hotel directly at the harbor of Tarifa. On the tours we alternate between large, comfortable boats and small, agile motorboats. For transportation, we use a comfortable people carrier and can often move around on foot.
The Animals
Various species of dolphin can be found in the Strait of Gibraltar all year round. In spring, large whales are also more common!
We find one or more dolphin species on every tour. These include bottlenose dolphins, common dolphins and striped dolphins. These sociable animals often come very close to the boats or even into the bow wave! These are always great experiences.
We also see pilot whales up to 6 meters long almost every day! These impressive dolphins often swim through the Strait in families of up to 30 animals.
With a bit of luck, we may also catch a glimpse of the larger inhabitants of the seas during our week. Sperm whales, the largest toothed whales in the world, are increasingly found off the coast at this time of year and fin whales also occasionally pass by in the direction of the Atlantic!
Accommodation & Catering
During our time on the south coast of Spain we stay in a beautiful hotel right by the sea. The rooms are very pleasantly furnished and the hotel impresses with its great service and fantastic views of the sea.
We enjoy the extensive breakfast buffet and one or two evening meals in the hotel's own restaurant.
We also get out and about in the area and eat at other selected restaurants.
Daily Programme
Weather permitting, we head out to sea twice a day to watch whales and dolphins.
The first tour starts around 9 a.m. and lasts about 2–3 hours.
After lunch, we head out again in the afternoon for another 2–3 hours. Back on land and after a well-deserved shower, we enjoy a drink and round off the evening with a good dinner and, hopefully, plenty of whale stories!
On one or two days, we swap the afternoon trip for a sightseeing tour to explore the stunning coastlines of Andalusia.
If the sea tours are canceled due to wind & waves, we will make excursions in the surrounding area instead!
Equipment & Photography
The climate in Andalusia in spring is quite pleasant, enjoying 18-25 degrees during the day. It can get cooler out at sea, so a jacket won't hurt. In the evening it cools down, so long clothing is advisable.
For photographers we recommend medium lenses (100-300mm). The dolphins and whales often come relatively close to the boats and quickly fill the viewfinder with their size!
Contact us
Are you convinced yet, or do you have any questions? Feel free to reach out to us via the contact form below, WhatsApp (+41765811893) or email (info@mobywildlifetours.com).