Costa de la Luz, Cádiz, Spain
Zahara de los Atunes
A small fishing village on the Costa de la Luz, with one of the longest and least crowded beaches in southern Spain, and a tradition that gives it its name: the almadraba, an age-old method of catching bluefin tuna.
The beach
Zahara's beach stretches for several kilometres of fine golden sand, backed by dunes and a still very natural setting. To the south it connects with Atlanterra and the beaches of Bolonia and Punta Paloma, almost at Tarifa; to the north, with Barbate. The Atlantic here is colder and choppier than the Mediterranean, and the levante wind is common in summer.
The almadraba and bluefin tuna
Zahara has lived off the almadraba for centuries — a method of catching wild bluefin tuna with fixed nets already used by the Phoenicians and Romans on this coast. Every spring, between April and June, almadraba tuna takes centre stage on every table in the village — one of the most celebrated dishes of the Costa de la Luz.
What the village is like
Zahara keeps the feel of a fishing village: narrow streets, low whitewashed houses and a relaxed atmosphere even in high season, very different from the Costa del Sol. It sits right next to Barbate, Vejer de la Frontera (one of the best-known white villages of Cádiz) and Tarifa, Europe's wind and kitesurfing capital.
Accommodations in Zahara de los Atunes
2 accommodations available right now
Oasis of Calm in Zahara:
Oasis in Zahara: pool and beach 3 minutes away Enjoy total comfort in this bright apartment in the Zaharamar development. Right in the heart of the village, you can forget about the car: just steps from the beach, the food market and Zahara's best leisure options. Peace and quiet, air conditioning and an unbeatable location for your holiday.
From 100.00 € / night
Atlanterra Beach Apartment
Very well-equipped and comfortable apartment in one of the best developments in Atlanterra, Zahara de los Atunes. Wifi, free parking.
From 100.00 € / night
Food, leisure & services in Zahara de los Atunes
Local directory built from OpenStreetMap.
Where to eat (67)
Al sur
Pub
Almadraba
Restaurant
Altamar
Ice cream shop
Anyway
Café
Arrocería Zokarra
Restaurant
Barakah
Bar
Cafetería La Roca
Café
Casa Blas
Restaurant
Casa José María
Restaurant
Cerro Currita
Bar
CerveZahara
Pub
Cervecería La Botica
Pub
Chiringuito La Luna
Pub
Chiringuito La Ola Beach
Pub
Chiringuito Trompeta Beach
Pub
Choni's
Restaurant
Cristobal
Restaurant
Directo al Grano Arroces
Restaurant
El Carmen
Restaurant
El Corral
Restaurant
El Costero
Pub
El Empujoncito
Bar
El Huesi
Restaurant
El Malagueño
Bar
El Oasis
Bar
El Paladar de Zahara
Restaurant
El Vapor
Restaurant
El atunito alegre
Restaurant
El castillete
Bar
El último
Pub
Endiche
Restaurant
Jadraza
Café
Juanito
Restaurant
L'Angulo
Restaurant
La Alvaloca
Restaurant
La Atarraya
Restaurant
La Atarraya
Restaurant
La Botica
Restaurant
La Colmena
Restaurant
La Esquina de Catalina
Restaurant
La Fresquita de Perea
Restaurant
La Ina
Pub
La Jábega
Restaurant
La Morada
Restaurant
La Palma
Bar
La Plazoleta
Restaurant
La Rokita
Restaurant
La Taberna de El Campero
Restaurant
La Tasca
Pub
La Terraza
Restaurant
La casona
Restaurant
Los Benjumea
Restaurant
Mardelevas
Restaurant
Mezkla
Restaurant
Mille Lire
Restaurant
Nativo
Bar
Paquiqui
Pub
Pizzeria Fillol
Restaurant
Pleamar
Restaurant
Pradillo
Restaurant
Ramonpipi
Restaurant
Restaurante Antonio
Restaurant
Taberna de Mauro
Restaurant
Thunnus
Restaurant
Trasteo
Pub
Willy Bar
Pub
Zoco
Restaurant
Leisure & activities (1)
Gladiator
Point of interest
Services (8)
Aarón
Supermarket
Alico
Supermarket
Caja Rural
Bank
Casa cuartel Guardia Civil
police
Jose Gallardo Acuña
Pharmacy
La Suerte de Choni
Petrol station
Manu García
Supermarket
Unicaja Banco
Bank