Zahara de los Atunes Holidays

Zahara de los Atunes Holidays – Small-scale resort with a fabulous beach
Holidays in Zahara de los Atunes centre on a small coastal village at the mouth of the River Cachon, in the province of Cadiz, at the western end of the coast of Andalusia. Zahara de los Atunes is a small slow-paced relaxing resort with a smattering of local shops and a surprisingly ample selection of bars and restaurants. Zahara has grown in recent years but Zahara still attracts those looking to escape the crowds and tourist trappings of the bigger resorts on the Costa del Sol. Zahara beach enjoys welcome mid-summer breezes making Zahara holidays popular with the Spanish themselves. Modest sights include a 16th century church and palace and the narrow lanes of the village centre.

Zahara de los Atunes Holidays – Miles of uncrowded fine golden sand
Holidays in Zahara de los Atunes inevitably centre on the amazing beach: a fine broad stretch of golden sand. Zahara de los Atunes beach has plenty of amenities and plenty of space as it stretches uninterrupted for 8 miles to neighbouring Barbate! An hour’s coast walk east from Zahara beach are the extensive Roman ruins at Bolonia, which also has nice beaches and restaurants. Given its size Zahara has quite a decent collection of restaurants offering local specialities along with plenty of bars and even a little live music.

Zahara de los Atunes Holidays – Visit the atmospheric coastal city of Cadiz
Zahara de los Atunes makes a good base for nature tours and walking holidays. Any holiday in Zahara should include a visit to the Brena Natural Park and the wetlands and marshes popular with birdwatchers. Zahara holidays could include a little exploration of the surrounding farmland and trips further afield to Algeciras, Gibraltar or the famous surfing town of Tarifa. Holidays in Zahara de los Atunes are not complete without a trip to the atmospheric and idiosyncratic city of Cadiz, which is just 50 miles north.