Costa de la Luz - Discover the real Andalucía

Discover the real Andalucía and some of Spain's most beautiful beaches on the Costa de la Luz

Well kept secret
Endless sandy beaches, charming white villages, traditional ferias and fiestas, beautiful historical cities and more than 300 days of sunshine per year. The Costa de la Luz, the Atlantic coast of Andalucía, is still a well kept secret to non-Spanish tourists. Due to the absence of an international airport until 1993 this wonderful part of Spain has not been taken over by mass tourism and you can still experience the real Andalucía here.

Beautiful sandy beaches
The Costa de la Luz (Coast of Light) is the unspoilt Atlantic coast of Andalucía. The coast extends from Tarifa, the southernmost point of Spain, to Ayamonte on the border with Portugal and covers the coast of the provinces of Cádiz and Huelva. The Costa de la Luz owes its name to the brilliant bright sunlight that is reflected by the Atlantic Ocean and the white sandy beaches. Altogether the Coast of Light offers 270 kilometres of beautiful unspoilt beaches with fine sand and crystal clear waters.

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Related videos - Costa de la Luz highlights

• Cádiz - Western Europe's oldest city is almost completely surrounded by water
• Conil de la Frontera - Lively fishing town with fantastic wide sandy beaches
• Playa de Bolonia - Breathtaking beach with huge sand dunes as a backdrop
• Vejer de la Frontera - One of the most attractive white villages of Andalucía

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Calas de Roche, Conil de la Frontera

Outside of high season you may have Cala Tio Juan de Medina all to yourself

Beautiful secluded coves
To the north of the fishing port of Conil de la Frontera and the lighthouse of Cabo Roche you'll find the beautiful Calas de Roche. The small romantic coves, with names like Cala Tio Juan de Medina and Cala del Aspero, are easily accessible via a staircase and perfectly sheltered from the wind by the surrounding cliffs. Outside of high season the coves are usually very quiet and you may have a small sandy beach all to yourself. At the end of the day the sun casts a beautiful orange glow on the cliffs as it slowly sinks into the ocean.

Playa de Bolonia - Bolonia Beach

According to many people Playa de Bolonia is the most beautiful beach on the Costa de la Luz

Hidden treasure on the Costa de la Luz
About 20 kilometres north of Tarifa, hidden between the Sierra de la Plata and the Sierra de San Bartolomé, lies Bolonia. The breathtaking beach of this small coastal village is according to many people the most beautiful beach on the Costa de la Luz and one of the most beautiful beaches in Spain. Playa de Bolonia is beautifully situated in a large bay with crystal clear waters and 30 metre high sand dunes as a backdrop. Directly next to the beach lie the ruins of Baelo Claudia, one of the best preserved Roman cities in Spain.

Vejer de la Frontera - Beautiful white village

Vejer de la Frontera is one of the most beautiful white villages of Andalucía

National monument
Vejer de la Frontera is one of the most attractive and spectacular white villages of Andalucía. The picturesque pueblo blanco is beautifully situated on a rocky hilltop (200 metres above sea level) only a few kilometres from the long sandy beaches of El Palmar, Los Caños de Meca and Conil de la Frontera. Vejer was declared a national monument by the Spanish government, but is (thankfully) still untouched by mass tourism. Even during the summer months you can enjoy the best wines and tapas Andalucía has to offer in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere.