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The town of Tarifa is built in true Moorish
tradition with narrow streets and surrounded by thick walls. Tarifa
(with a population of some 15,000) is traditionally a fishing village
and is situated on the southernmost tip of Spain, just 14 kilometres
from the African coast. Since the beginning of Tarifa's popularity as a
wind-surfing centre, a number of bars, restaurants, boutiques and
surfing shops have opened and together with the several hostels and
camp sites in the surrounding area, have given the area a very 'alive'
and 'youthful' atmosphere.
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Starting at the
southernmost tip, there are miles and miles of untouched beach.
Although Tarifa seems to be basically just one big beach, there's more
to that than meets the eye. There is a nice beach right next to the
city, (reserved for sunbathing, so no sporting allowed), but there is a
long beach given to water sports about 10km or so from the city,
northwards. You are able to spot a huge sand dune from the city - head
towards that! Mainly enjoyed by windsurfing enthusiasts, you will find
lots of kiting shops and windsurfing shops that'll keep you busy for a
day or two You may find that it is a little too windy here to just sit
and sunbath - but a walk along the golden sands whilst watching the
surfers, or perhaps a yacht race is very relaxing.
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b) Zahara |
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This is the eight kilometre long beach of
Zahara de los Atunes, one of the biggest tourist attractions on the
coast of Cadiz and as a part of the Andalucian Costa de la Luz and was
awarded a white flag by the European Union.
This area is becoming very popular
with both British and German tourists alike. Year upon year more houses
and hotels are built near this wide beach with its crystal clear water
and golden sand taking advantage of it's proximity to the countryside
and mountains.
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People come here
mainly for the beaches and relaxing pace of life, however
numerous bars and restaurants serving
typical regional dishes line the beach.
Each summer thousands of people from every corner of Spain and Europe
come here to sample the fish, to enjoy the sunsets and relax in the
peace and quiet of the friendly atmosphere – all of which constitutes an
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c)
Barbate |
Barbate is the next main village if you
are travelling up the coast, a charming fishing village of 20,000 plus
inhabitants, big enough to offer exciting evenings yet quiet enough to
allow a lot of daytime relaxation. Just take the Cadiz road from
Tarifa and turn off just before Vejer de la Frontera.
Situated very close to the historic cape of Trafalgar, Barbate is
surrounded by several beautiful and unspoiled beaches, however Barbate
itself is more given to horseriding. |
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The riding begins
from Barbate itself, which is located near the 5000 hectare Parque
Natural de la Brena y Marismas de Barbate, providing a perfect base for
riding whether it be along the golden beaches, down the sandy trails
that surround the area, through pine forests or over ancient farmland
trails.
Barbate has a wonderful "promenade" where you can stroll for almost 2
km, from the River Barbate to the Marina. The town's main beach (Playa
del Carmen) is very popular. This contrasts with the beaches under the
cliffs to the north of the fishing port and the Marina, which are
virtually deserted even in the height of summer. |
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d) Conil |
This white village
that until a few decades ago housed only fishing and agricultural
families, is today one of the most popular tourist investment area in
the whole of the Cadiz province. Conil de la Frontera, some 25 miles
from Cadiz, is built on a coastal plain and bathed by the mild waters of
the Atlantic.
The Conil area has a good choice of activities – horse riding,
bike-rides, trekking and gliding also water sports such as surfing,
windsurfing, sailing, scuba diving, fishing and canoeing, especially in
the coves. Popular with British and German tourists alike, Coníl is
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There are some ten miles of
beautiful
beaches, such as
Castilnovo, Los Bateles, La Fontanilla, El Roqueo, Fuente del Gallo and
Roche.
You should also check out the inlets and coves surrounded by woods with
curious names such as Camacho, El Dudario, Los Pitones, Melchor, Del
Aceite, del Tio Juan de Medina, del Pator, El Frailecilo, El Aspero, and
Encendida.
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e) Sancti Petri (Chiclana) |
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Sancti Petri is a small abandoned fishing
village, located just north of La Barrosa beach. La Barrosa beach is
about 6 kilometres from the town of Chiclana and has 8 kilometres of
fine white sand with clear blue water.
There are two parts to it, the
urbanised promenade and the untouched virgin stretch, which is protected
by sand dunes and beach shrubbery.
The promenade has numerous bars and restaurants together with tourist
facilities such as showers and toilets and there is also a Red Cross and
police station at the end. |
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It is quite a way however, from the village
to the sands, but well worth the drive and lunch on the beach is always
a delight.
The first thing you will notice is how clean it is. La Barrosa has been
awarded the European Blue Flag award for clean beaches. It is also
widely regarded as one of the best beaches on the Andalucian coastline.
Although very popular with Spanish and German tourists, more English are
now starting to visit here. Peak periods are July and August, where it
gets really packed. A lot of Spaniards spend their holiday weekends here
and many also come to surf during the winter months.
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f) El Puerto de Santa María. |
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One of El Puerto’s main tourist attractions is the beach. It stretches
for miles along the town’s coastline. The sand is fine and golden and
the fresh crystal clear waters reflect the intense blue skies.
Famous for it's freshly caught fish, El Puerto de Santa María has rows
of restaurants, bars, cafes and 'chiringuitos' (beach bars) which lie
close to the water.
You can sit out on the terraces, sunbathe and just watch the world go
by. On the other hand, it’s also a great place to have fun and meet
people. After sunset all the action starts and there are a miriad things
to do.
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On the Valdelagrana part of the beach there
is a huge resort where you will find everything from flamenco to fast
food.
There are bowling alleys, skating rinks, pubs, restaurants, taverns, and
even discos.
Puerto Sherry is located on Muralla
Beach (named after the old city walls which still stand at the western
end of the beach). It has a large marina and is a delightful place for a
stroll or to sit in a seafront bar and enjoy the view across the bay and
out to the Atlantic. Wonderful at sunset!
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g) Rota |
Rota is not a major tourist centre but it
does boast very fine beaches. In all there are sixteen kilometres of
beach. The major ones are the 'Playa de la Costilla', 'Playa Rompidillo',
'Playa de la Ballena' and 'Punta Candor'.
The 'Playa de la Costilla' and 'Punta Candor' have both been awarded
blue flags by the European Union for their high standards of cleanliness
and facilities.
'La Costilla' is considered to be one of the finest beaches in Spain.
The 'Shell of the South' as it is called, forms a great arc and can be
found on the northern side of town with an impressive promenade the
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Rota hosts another two beaches located on
the other side of the town, 'El Rompidillo' and 'El Chorillo'. The
former is an award winning beach and boasts an attractive walkway from
beginning to end, finishing at the port, from where there is a great
view of the Bay of Cadiz.
Past 'El Rompidillo', we find ourselves at 'El Chorillo' beach, which
makes a slight arc around the Rota coastline and heads up towards the
Naval Base at the top end of town. |
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Rota also boasts another area of beaches
that really are like paradise. 'Arroyo Hondo' , 'Punta Candor' and 'La
Ballena' (topwards Chipiona) are beaches situated in a wild and natural
environment, backed by areas of pine trees and bathed by the Atlantic.
If you are looking for peace and quiet, these virgin beaches are ideal.
The beauty of the surroundings and the crystal clear waters make this
spot an ideal place to enjoy the Costa de la Luz.
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h) Costa
Ballena (Rota)
Long ago the story has it, a large
magnificent whale dedicated it's whole life to searching the Seven Seas
of the earth looking for a place with mild weather, a paradise where man
could live in peace under the warmth of the sun on golden beaches, near
crystal running waters and fertile plains spreading out to softly
rolling hills.
One morning in a place near Cadiz, a spout of water was seen gushing
from a large whale lying on the beach. Having found its haven at long
last, the old whale now weary, awaited the end of its life on the golden
sands of the once dreamed-of beach, while watching the most beautiful
sunset ever seen. |
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From that time
forward, so the legend goes, this place has been known as Costa Ballena.
This absolutely gorgeous stretch of coastline facing the Atlantic Ocean
is approx. 4 kms long and lies midway between the towns of Chipiona
(pop. C. 18,000) and Rota (pop. C. 27,000). A veritable paradise of
virgin beaches, undulating sand dunes and crystal clear waters.
Please click on
Costa
Ballena for more information.
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Chipiona has several
beautiful beaches, the best of which is Playa Camaron in the east.
The port is located in the west of the town and has moorings for hire as
well as a sailing school.
Most of the important monuments are located close to the beach and it is
a pleasure to walk along the promenade to the grand lighthouse.
Chipiona ia a wonderful holiday destination, especially if you like
staying right on the prom.
There are small hostels and hotels all along the front, with cafes and
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Though mainly frequented by Spanish
tourists, Britons are now finding that the golden sands of the Costa de
la Luz are far superior to any others around the Spanish mainland.
The four long beaches in Chipiona are called La Regla, La Ballena, Tres
Piedras and Cruz del Mar.
La Ballena beach stretches all the way to Rota and is now becoming home
to some extremely handsome developments. In fact, in the near future it
will surely become competition for both the Costa del Sol's Marbella
and Puerto Banus.
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j)
Sanlúcar de Barrameda
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Situated at the
northern tip of the sherry triangle, 8 km from Chipiona, the town of
Sanlúcar de Barrameda is flanked by the Guadalquivir estuary.
The beach at Sanlúcar is about 7 km long and is world famous for
horseracing along the sand, something not to be missed.
The races are held in
August and attract thousands of people who come from miles around to see
horses from some of the best stables, running on sand.
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The races are usually in two sessions of
three days and depend on the low tide, which can leave an unusual
natural hippodrome.
They are considered the most ancient
horseraces in Spain and originated as informal contests organised by
owners of the horses that transported fish and seafood on the beach at
Bajo de Guía, around the beginning of the nineteenh century.
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k) Punta
Umbría (and other beaches of the Huelva area)
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The Beaches of
Punta Umbría and El Portil
Punta Umbría is one of the main touristic centres of the coast and is
very close to the Huelva capital. It boasts a small port and a maritime
club, where you may practice all types of aquatic and nautical sports.
l) Matalascañas beach
Matalascañas, the closest beach to Seville, is another of the main
tourist centres in Huelva, in terms of numbers of visitors. It is near
the village of El Rocío and located between the Atlantic ocean and the
National Park of Doñana with a recently opened 18 hole golf course
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Beach
of Mazagón
Mazagón (Palos de la Frontera and Moguer) also has a magnificent beach
surrounded by extensive pinewoods and a Sports Port with 516 berths.
Beach
of El Rompido
El Rompido is a typical Cartaya fishing town and has great agricultural
importance. There are a variety of nautical centres and docks at the
Natural Port de la Ría del Piedras.
m) Isla Canela
Isla Canela beach is located in the town of Ayamonte, at the mouth of
the Guadiana river and has a large fishing port. The beach is a huge
stretch of sand with some small lakes. Hotels and holiday homes are
plentiful and there is a beautiful golf course. |
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La Antilla
La Antilla is a family beach with a good touristic atmosphere. It is
located just outside Lepe, a beautiful town which is the centre of this
flat land area and the producer of magnificent strawberries and other
such fruits.
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Islantilla
Between Isla Cristina and Lepe you will find Islantilla, a modern
touristic complex with hotels, holiday flats, restaurants, condominiums,
sport facilities, sea front walks, a shopping complex, gardens and a
golf ground.
Beaches in the
National Park Doñana.
Beaches located in the National Park of Doñana are the Beach of Castilla,
la Mata del Difunto and El Asperillo. |
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Contact us:-
Costa Luz Properties,
Rota (Cadiz)
Andalucia, Spain. Tel /Fax: +34.85.611.3999 |
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