Zahara de los Atunes

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Zahara de los Atunes
Zahara de los Atunes
Zahara de los Atunes
Zahara de los Atunes
Unspoilt beaches bathed by the Atlantic and delicious cuisine are the allures of a holiday in Zahara de los Atunes: a paradise within your reach.

Zahara de los Atunes is a sea-faring town located on the wildest part of the Cadiz coastline. Check out our selection of cheap trips to Zahara de los Atunes and enjoy unique culinary dishes where tuna features prominently.

Zahara de los Atunes’ main claim to fame is its unspoilt beaches with crystalline waters and golden sands. Relax at Cañillos or El Cañuelo beach, or spend the afternoon at the marvellous Los Alemanes beach and watch the sun set from the lighthouse of Cabo de Gracia. Zahara beach is blue flag and ideal for water sports.

If you’re looking for a little more than sun and surf, check out Palacio de Pilas, a 15th-century palace that is the only remaining one of its type in the area. Of the three towers making up the complex, only one currently remains, as well as the wall that surrounded the palace.

You can also delve into the area’s history as there are numerous caves with cave paintings. Several anthropomorphic tombs have been found near Atlanterra cave, and Los Alemanes cave has several images.

Why not take advantage of special prices offered by our package deals to Zahara de los Atunes? The seaside village boasts numerous curious facts, such as one of the characters in Cervante’s La ilustre fregona was from the village. What’s more, the Spanish word “cachondeo”, meaning ‘messing around’, may originate from the shores of the River Cachon on its passage through Zahara. It is said that the tuna fishermen organised parties beside the river and the lively nature of these parties may have given rise to the term.

This pretty village is only a short distance from Tarifa and just over 62 miles from Cadiz, with regular bus and taxi services. Check out our holiday deals to Zahara de los Atunes and explore this corner of the Cadiz coastline.

Where to stay in Zahara de los Atunes

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Urbanización Atlanterra

Unique features of Urbanización Atlanterra include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Atlanterra Beach or Cueva de las Orcas while you're exploring the area.

Urbanización Atlanterra
Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas

Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas

4 out of 5
Bahia de la Plata, s/n, Zahara de los Atunes, Tarifa, Cadiz
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$7,830 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
NT$7,830
NT$8,613 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Tarifa. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Bolonia Beach and Cueva de las Orcas are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (29 reviews)
"Nice resort style hotel. Excellent pool. Close to zahara. Decent gym. Breakfast great. A couple of annoying things: 1. Parking cost 20 euro per day. This is a lot in my opinion. Plenty of parking options just outside of the hotel. No one mentioned the cost of parking to us on arrival. 2. Costs of ..."

Reviewed on 2025/5/18

Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas
Hotel El Cortijo De Zahara by Q Hotels

Hotel El Cortijo De Zahara by Q Hotels

4 out of 5
Avenida Cabo de Plata, 6, Zahara de los Atunes, Tarifa, Cadiz
The price is NT$6,853 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
NT$6,853
NT$7,538 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Tarifa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Bolonia Beach and Cueva de las Orcas are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (98 reviews)
Highly recommended but restaurant disappointing
"Lovely hotel , spacious comfotable bed ,very friendly staff,great pool and poolside bar Not so keen on restaurant as menu very limited and food disappointing"

Reviewed on 2025/5/12

Hotel El Cortijo De Zahara by Q Hotels
Colores de Zahara

Colores de Zahara

2 out of 5
C. ola, 12, Barbate, Cádiz
Stay at this hotel in Barbate. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Bolonia Beach and Zahara de los Atunes Beach ...
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
Buenas vistas, al lado de la playa
"Hotel Céntrico"

Reviewed on 2024/10/14

Colores de Zahara
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
TAIGA Tarifa Valdevaqueros

TAIGA Tarifa Valdevaqueros

2 out of 5
Carretera Nacional N-340, KM 75.5, Tarifa, Cádiz
Stay at this campground in Tarifa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Bolonia Beach and Ensenada de Valdevaqueros are located ...
TAIGA Tarifa Valdevaqueros
TAIGA Conil

TAIGA Conil

3 out of 5
Carril Hijuela de la Mirla 86, Conil de la Frontera, Cádiz
Stay at this 3-star campground in Conil de la Frontera. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Playa de El Palmar and La Barrosa ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (29 reviews)
EN FAMILIA , TRANQUILO Y RECOMENDABLE
"Comunicacion y trato del personal perfecto . Ubicacion buena por su conexion proxima , a salida en cualquier direcccion. Tranquilidad para el descanso , por lo menos en enero . Viaje en familia , que recomiendo y repetiria, hasta otra."

Reviewed on 2025/2/13

TAIGA Conil
Azure Homes

Azure Homes

2 out of 5
Calle Pascual Junquera 25, Conil de la Frontera
Stay at this aparthotel in Conil de la Frontera. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Playa de El Palmar and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"El apartamento tiene de todo no le falta ni un detalle. Céntrico. Cerca de la playa y de los bares."

Reviewed on 2025/5/13

Azure Homes
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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