Zahara de los Atunes, Cadiz Province, Andalucia, Spain - is a small tourist town built around an old tuna fishing village. There is no harbour; instead the boats are dragged up onto the beach. Now most of the boats have moved down the road to Barbatas.
The ruins of the Castillo de la Almadraba built in the 15th century by the Duques of Medina Sidonia can still be seen in the village. The surrounding area is almost untouched by mass tourism, and only in the summer months it turns into one of the most popular beach resorts of the Andalusian Costa de la Luz.
The longest beach in the area is this massive stretch of white fine, golden sand and crystal clear waters, just over 8km in length, and spans the length from Zahara to el Cabo de Plata. It is all ideal for windsurfing and diving and offers a wide range of services. The ocean is sometimes rough but always beautiful.
Around Zahara de los Atunes are several nature reserves to be visited, such as the expansive national park La Brena y Marismas de Barbate, with its pine forests and salt marshes, where many endemic species of plants and animals can be found. Some of the area is ministry of defence land where access is restricted. The whole area is known as a bird watchers paradise, since it lies on the route of migratory birds on their way to Africa. Great hiking trails along the coast and horse riding along the beach or in the forests invite the active tourist to explore the beauty of this area. Of course windsurfing, kite surfing, sailing, and all watersports are possible. The windswept town of Tarifa, only 30 km away, is known as Spain’s most famous surf spot.
There are several Golf courses nearby, including the Club de Golf Campo, San Andreas on the A7.The course has 9 Holes and Driving Range. Idyllically meandering its way through the exclusive villas of San Andreas, this is the perfect holiday / vacation golf course. Wide fairways, short rough and manicured greens, lots of bunkers and the usual Spanish Style water hazards, together with its considerable length, makes this course a good challenge for golfers of all standards. Genial, relaxed staff, totally informal dress code, inexpensive green fees and buggy hire make this a must for enthusiasts.
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 a friendly atmosphere – all of which constitutes an unforgettable experience.
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