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Barbate

Home of almadraba tuna and gateway to La Breña Natural Park. Barbate is raw flavour, cliffs and unfiltered sunsets.

The Barbate sign on the beach promenade
Aerial view of the Trafalgar lighthouse
Barbate's town hall
The indoor market

Beaches & coves

Our pick of the best beaches and coves in the area.

Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen

Fishing-village feel

Playa del Carmen

The village's own beach, long and dark-sanded, with the fishing harbour as a backdrop. A seafront promenade with terraces and Barbate's authentic character.

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Playa de Caños de Meca
Playa de Caños de Meca

Cliffs & bohemian spirit

Playa de Caños de Meca

Low cliffs, pine trees down to the water's edge and a relaxed, alternative vibe. Next to the Trafalgar lighthouse, with some of the coast's most famous sunsets.

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Playa de Zahora
Playa de Zahora

Wild beach

Playa de Zahora

Wide and largely untouched, with dunes and near-constant wind. It continues the Caños de Meca coastline south, with far fewer people year-round.

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