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Playa Zahara
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About
Playa Zahara is located on the Strait of Gibraltar (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 41th place out of 74 beaches in the Cádiz region 55.6 km away from its center, the city of Cadiz. It is one of the beaches of Barbate settlement, just 5.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal blue water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Playa Zahara coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de Zahara, which has a rating of 7.7.
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Beach overall scores
Playa Zahara (Cádiz) region (Costa de la Luz sub-region) is located outside the Barbate settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Playa Zahara with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
User reviews
"Cañillo beach is perfect for families with children as it offers a peaceful and spacious environment with crystal clear waters."
Javier Cruz Garcia
"This beach is peaceful and stunning, with no bars or lifeguards on duty. However, it's a great spot to bring your furry friends and the water is crystal clear."
Luisa Flores Hernandez
User reviews
"Cañillo beach is perfect for families with children as it offers a peaceful and spacious environment with crystal clear waters."
Javier Cruz Garcia
"This beach is peaceful and stunning, with no bars or lifeguards on duty. However, it's a great spot to bring your furry friends and the water is crystal clear."
Luisa Flores Hernandez
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)
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Betis 3.5 km
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Molino Carrizales 2.2 km
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Conil de la Frontera 4.6 km
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Novo Sancti Petri 4 km
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La Barrosa 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Atlanterra 3.5 km
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Atlanterra 1.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Atlanterra 1.1 km
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Barbate 7.5 km
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Vejer de la Frontera 9 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurante Kcurro• 3.4km
- La Taberna de Abelar...• 4.6km
- Restaurante El timón• 4.8km
- Variopinto• 4.9km
Attractions
- Mirador• 3.3km
- Río Cachón Zahara de...• 3.6km
- Playa Zahara• 3.9km
- Zahara de los Atunes• 3.9km
Transport
- GIB• 47.4km
- Tahivilla• 11.1km
- Estación de tren Pel...• 36.1km
Localities
- Barbate• 5.3km
- Cadiz• 55.6km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Zahara?
The Playa Zahara is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Playa Zahara?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Zahara, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Playa Zahara good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa Zahara does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
So the overall recommendation of the Playa Zahara for swimming is positive.
Is the Playa Zahara good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Playa Zahara secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Zahara?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Zahara.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Kcurro is the closest place located 3500 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa Zahara?
There are 466 places to stay in the Playa Zahara area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa Zahara include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa Zahara from parking?
The Playa Zahara has no parking spot.
Are there any attractions nearby Playa Zahara?
There are 4 attractions near Playa Zahara that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Mirador located in 3.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Zahara?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa Zahara is August. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 15°C and water 16°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Playa Zahara (Cadiz) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa Zahara (Cadiz) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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