Conil de la Frontera

Located in the South-West of Andalusia, Conil de la Frontera is a perfect place for those travelers who have tired of crowded noisy resorts. In spite of presence of perfect golden beaches the shore of Conil de la Frontera isn’t replete with hotels. Everyone can find a secluded place and enjoy sunbathing on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean.

Conil de la Frontera is a small town in the Andalusian province of Cadiz with population about 16 thousand people. The nearest airport is located 60 kilometers to the North in Jerez de la Frontera. The distance to the nearest railway station in San Fernando is 20 kilometers.

Conil de la Frontera was founded in the 6th century approximately, in the period of the Reconquest. The main town’s sights are the Tower of Guzman, a fortress from the 14th century; the Church of Santa Catalina, that was rebuilt two centuries ago; and the Church of Misericordia, which dates back to the 18th century.

Inhabitants of Conil de la Frontera are employed in fishing and tourist area mostly. The town is belonged to the resort area called Costa de la Luz, which is due to constantly blowing winds very popular with surfboarders and windsurfers. People interested in water sports will surely find perfect big waves in some corners of the shore of Conil de la Frontera. The town has six magnificent beaches. The longest and most popular of them is Playa los Bateles.

There are more than 300 diverse restaurants, bars and tapas cafes in Conil de la Frontera. Tourists can find food for every taste. As Conil de la Frontera is fishing town, there are lots of restaurants that offer superb seafood. If you visit the town in June, when citizens of Conil de la Frontera celebrate Tuna Week, you will have perfect chance to taste delicious tuna dishes for inconceivably low price.

Conil de la Frontera is a town with developing tourist sector. You can choose excellent hotel apartments or vacation rentals without making big efforts. However, planning holidays in Conil de la Frontera bear in mind that Costa de la Luz, that is located in the South-West of Andalusia, is mostly popular with Spaniards. Although, some people will certainly find pluses in this fact.

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