Respectful Whale Watching in Spain

Observe whales and dolphins in Spain in their natural habitat - experience with firmm respectful whale watching in the Strait of Gibraltar.

valuable information before/during the trip

compliance with international guidelines

Watch whales and dolphins in freedom in Europe! From the Spanish town Tarifa the firmm-team around Katharina Heyer researches the marine mammals of the Strait of Gibraltar. Be part of it and experience impressive moments.

Whether a two-hour trip or a whole observation week – at firmm you will find the perfect offer and learn a lot of interesting things about the animals. Benefit from more than twenty years of experience and respectful whale watching.

Observe whales and dolphins

Watch whales and dolphins at the southernmost point of Europe! Find out more about our whale watching trips and observation weeks in Andalusia.

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More than whale watching

99 % probability of sighting
respectful whale watching
compliance with international guidelines
valuable information before/during the trip
English-speaking staff
suitable for families with children
also for people with disabilities

Whales and Dolphins

Pilot Whales, Sperm Whales, Orcas, Fin Whales, dolphins - which species occur in the Strait and what do we know about them?

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Tarifa and surroundings

Explore the most southern point of the European mainland and places in the vicinity of Tarifa (southern Spain).

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Foundation firmm

Get to know Katharina Heyer as well as the staff and the foundation board of firmm and learn more about our goals.

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Blog news

04.11.2025 15:47 by firmm Team

About the wisdom of children (part 8)

I am always very pleased when a lot of different questions are asked. The most common question was about the best time of day to see the animals.

10.10.2025 18:18 by firmm Team

Research and animal welfare – two sides of the same coin

Thanks to decades of effort, government funding is now also available for research into whales and dolphins in the Strait of Gibraltar, and various protective measures have been put in place.

26.09.2025 16:38 by firmm Team

Three unexpected orca sightings in one week in September

There is something about orcas that fascinates us. When people see them the excitement is palpable. They stir something deep in everyone who is lucky enough to witness them.

10.09.2025 19:16 by firmm Team

A day with WeWhale – orcas, sailing boats and responsibility

I have been actively involved with firmm for several months now, supporting their important work to protect the marine environment. Some time ago, I had the opportunity to accompany WeWhale and witness their valuable contribution first-hand.