AN UNRIVALED ENVIRONMENT Zahara de los Atunes

The Zahara Beach and El Cortijo de Zahara hotels sleep in the arms of Zahara de los Atunes, one of the most seductive corners of the coast in Andalusia. Located to the south of the province of Cádiz and just over 170 kilometers from Seville, Zahara de los Atunes is located at the foot of the Sierra del Retín and the mouth of the Cachón River.

The name Zahara comes from the Andalusian Arabic, meaning "wild and rocky"; and the almadraba, the ancient art for fishing tuna in the strait, gives this place its last name.

Thanks to the mild climate, its unspoiled landscape, its gastronomy and nightlife, Zahara de los Atunes has become one of the most important places for coastal tourism in Andalusia. Naturally, its people – friendly and courteous like good people from Cádiz – are another good reason to come and enjoy this experience. The cultural offer is wide: its nightly concerts are especially well-known and the craft markets sprinkle the streets of the town.

Surfer at QHotels Corporativa: dynamic wave action.

Athletes Destination

The climate of Zahara de los Atunes is Mediterranean-oceanic, characterized by mild winters and mild summers. Any time of the year is excellent to delve into this unique place. It is precisely this climate that gives us unique conditions for practicing water sports. The extensive beaches with crystalline waters and the easterly wind make Zahara de los Atunes a destination for fans of activities such as sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, flysurfing, or scuba diving.

Zahara de los Atunes also hides a great treasure: one of the last great beaches in Andalusia without major urban development: Zahara Beach.

Wooden QHotels walkway to sandy beach with ocean waves.

For lovers of the sea

Zahara Beach is 8 km long and stretches from Zahara de los Atunes to Cabo de Plata, at this end it is called Playa de Atlanterra. On its shores you will admire exciting sunsets and you will discover the neighbor that timidly appears on the horizon: Africa.

For years, Zahara Beach has proudly displayed its Blue Flag, a badge awarded to beaches and ports that meet a series of environmental conditions and facilities in an excellent manner. Without a doubt, Zahara Beach is an outstanding tourist reference thanks to its extraordinary location and its optimal conservation conditions.

This idyllic setting invites you to take pleasant boat trips through the unique waters of Zahar, to enjoy practicing water sports or horseback riding along the beach.

QHotels Corporativa: Virgin beach with turquoise sea and green cliffs.

For nature lovers

However, Zahara de los Atunes is not just a destination for lovers of the sea. The natural environment of the town also invites land activities, such as hiking or quad biking.

The Parque Natural del Estrecho, part of the Mediterranean Intercontinental Biosphere Reserve, is truly a spectacle and is eagerly waiting to be discovered. The coasts of the park are bathed by two seas, in the east by the Mediterranean Sea and in the west by the Atlantic Ocean.

The Strait of Gibraltar, which joins these seas and separates Europe from Asia, is a transit point for migratory birds and marine mammals. Precisely the union of the two seas turns this space into a privileged enclave that houses an exceptional biodiversity of extraordinary interest.

In the park you will also enjoy beautiful beaches such as the Playa de Los Lances Natural Area, or the Duna de Bolonia Natural Monument. Cultural heritage is another key element of the park. An example of this is Baelo Claudia, the famous ancient Roman city that is located in Bolonia.