Zahara de los Atunes
A seaside village famous for catching bluefin tuna with traditional methods, with a long beach and tuna cuisine that make it a highlight for a day trip.
The village is known for the almadraba, a tuna-trapping tradition that has lasted three thousand years, using fixed nets. Every May and June it hosts a tuna gastronomy route, and restaurants serve tuna sashimi, tuna stew and grilled tuna belly. In front of the village stretches a wide beach several kilometres long, while the Atlanterra area to the south has quieter coves. It is about 35 km from Tarifa, a 40-minute drive, and can be combined with a visit to Bolonia on the same day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Baelo Claudia
- Bolonia Beach & Dune
- Punta Paloma Dune
- Vejer de la Frontera
- Valdevaqueros Beach
- Cape Trafalgar & Los Caños de Meca
- Los Lances Beach
- Tarifa Old Town & Puerta de Jerez