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Historic guest house in Tarifa, built into ancient walls, with traditionally styled rooms, a terrace, bar and Los Lances Beach 500 m away.
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El Asturiano is a guest house in Tarifa, set within the ancient walls and 500 m from Los Lances Beach. Traditionally styled furnishings and the stone walls in some rooms add character to your stay, whether you’re here for a seaside break or to explore the historic centre. The five room categories include single, double and triple options, as well as a family room for four people. All have a private bathroom and TV; WiFi is free. The family room has two connecting rooms and retains a dome with original 9th-century murals.
The communal areas include a terrace with tables and chairs, a bar and a café. The guest house serves continental breakfast daily. Tarifa centre is a ten-minute walk away, with monuments, a market and restaurants in the nearby streets. Playa Chica is 650 m away and the ferry terminal is 410 m away. For guests looking to combine the coast with activities, options offered by the accommodation include windsurfing, cycling, hiking, horse riding and scuba diving. The property has no parking, and the upper floors are accessible only by stairs.
There are five room categories: a 10 m² single room, two double options of 14 and 12 m², an 18 m² triple room and a 28 m² family room for four people. All have a private bathroom and TV; free WiFi is available throughout the property. The single rooms and some double rooms overlook Avenida Coronel Valdés, while the triple room stands out for its views towards the Strait and the coast of Morocco.
The options differ in capacity and space, from the single room to the family room, which consists of two connecting rooms. The latter includes a seating area and a dome with 9th-century murals. Bathrooms have a shower or bath, towels and toiletries. The rooms also have a radio and satellite channels. You can choose between more compact rooms and spaces designed for families, with a private bathroom in every category.
At 10 m² and accommodating one person, this is the guest house’s most compact option. It overlooks Avenida Coronel Valdés and has old-style decor; it includes a private bathroom and a TV with satellite channels and a radio. It’s suitable if you’re travelling alone and want your own space in the town centre.
At 14 m² for two people, this room offers more space than the 12 m² double option. It has a double bed, a private bathroom with a shower and old-style furnishings. A TV with satellite channels and a desk complete this room, designed for relaxing after exploring Tarifa.
This 12 m² room accommodates two people and is more compact than the Superior Double Room. The standard configuration has two single beds. It has a private bathroom with a shower and a TV; some rooms at the property retain stone walls and old-style decor.
At 18 m² and accommodating three people, this room has three single beds. It stands out for its views towards the old town, the Strait of Gibraltar and the coast of Morocco, with Mount Musa in the background. It includes a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV.
The most spacious option, at 28 m² and accommodating up to four people, consists of two connecting rooms. It includes a seating area, a sofa and a coffee machine; the private bathroom has a hydromassage shower. The double room forms part of the original Arab wall and retains a dome with 9th-century murals.
El Asturiano offers services for both a beach stay and a few days of activities in Tarifa. Facilities include a terrace, a shared TV lounge, luggage storage and a tour desk. Family rooms and accessible options for guests with reduced mobility are also available, as well as heating; smoking is not permitted anywhere in the accommodation.
Leisure options include windsurfing, scuba diving, horse riding, cycling, hiking and fishing. The café and bar are inside the property, with wine and champagne among the offerings. Rooms have free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, cable and satellite channels, a radio and a TV. Bathrooms include a shower or bath, towels, free toiletries and a hairdryer.
El Asturiano occupies part of Tarifa’s ancient walls, in the historic-centre area, and makes it easy to explore the streets on foot. Puerta de Jerez is 60 m away; Torre del Corchuelo is 100 m away, and Torre de San Sebastián is 140 m away. Mercado Central is 160 m away, San Mateo Church is 210 m away and the Municipal Museum is 310 m away. Guzmán El Bueno Castle, 320 m away, completes a route through buildings and places connected with the city’s past.
For a walk by the sea, Playa de Los Lances is 500 m away and Playa Chica is 650 m away; Playa de Valdevaqueros is 6 km away. Tarifa ferry terminal is 410 m away, convenient if you’re continuing your journey by ferry to Tangier. Gibraltar International Airport is 26 km away and Tangier – Ibn Battuta Airport is 41 km away. Tarifa centre is a ten-minute walk from the guest house.
Playa de Los Lances is known for wind sports, so windsurfing and walks along the coast are good options on clear days; sea conditions vary with the season. You can also spend another day exploring the streets of the centre and Guzmán El Bueno Castle, or travel to Valdevaqueros. Activities available include horse riding, scuba diving, fishing, cycling and hiking, letting you alternate between the coast, urban walks and outdoor excursions.
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Guests particularly praise the staff; they also appreciate the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms. The proximity of the historic centre and coast makes for a convenient stay, while the facilities receive slightly more moderate ratings than the service.
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El Asturiano is about a ten-minute walk from Tarifa centre and 410 m from the ferry terminal, which has ferry connections to Tangier. Gibraltar International Airport is 26 km away and Tangier – Ibn Battuta Airport is 41 km away. The guest house has no parking; you can walk from the ferry terminal.
Puerta de Jerez is 60 m from El Asturiano and Mercado Central is 160 m away. San Mateo Church is 210 m away; the Municipal Museum is 310 m away, and Guzmán El Bueno Castle is 320 m away. For the coast, Playa de Los Lances is 500 m away and Playa Chica is 650 m away. Tarifa ferry terminal is 410 m away. The sights in the old town are connected by a walk through the centre’s streets.
El Asturiano serves continental breakfast daily, which isn’t included in your stay. The property also has a café and a bar, both on site.
El Asturiano has a 28 m² family room for up to four people, listed for two adults and two children. It consists of two connecting rooms and has a seating area, a sofa and a coffee machine. The private bathroom includes a hydromassage shower.
El Asturiano offers accessible rooms for guests with disabilities on request and subject to availability. The upper floors are accessible only by stairs, which is important to bear in mind if you need to avoid steps during your stay.
Check-in at El Asturiano is from 14:00 to 21:30, and check-out is from 08:00 to 12:00. The property asks you to let them know your expected arrival time in advance so they can arrange your welcome.
