Conil de la Frontera Holidays

Lapped by the Atlantic Ocean, this laid-back beach town is 30 miles south of Cadiz. Conil’s roots are firmly in tuna fishing, but as this industry fell away, its glorious wide sands started to get the attention they deserve from beach lovers. Thankfully, you’ll still get a sense of the town’s maritime style amid the white-washed, Moorish-style architecture, and there’s even a museum dedicated to the history of the local tuna fishing.
 
You can trace parts of Andalucía’s history here, all the way from the archaeological remains of the Phoenicians. The town experienced a heyday during Roman times, with Conil and nearby Cadiz considered important trading ports. Mediaeval fortifications were built in the 16th century, and looming watchtowers, some of which still stand, went up to help scan the Atlantic for pirates and invaders. You’ll spot them on a stroll around the town.
 
Modern-day Conil is well and truly alive, particularly on hot summer nights, when tapas joints, pavement cafes, and beach bars throng with visitors, giving Conil a carefree holiday atmosphere. Find yourself there and raise a glass of the local sherry on a balmy Spanish night.