9 Best Things to Do in Conil de la Frontera

Conil de la Frontera offers a small slice of Andalusian seaside paradise on Spain’s Costa de la Luz. The traditional fishing town borders a small but great collection of immaculate beaches along a 14 km coastal stretch. A popular surfing destination in Spain, the Atlantic waves off Conil can be enjoyed year-round.

Exploring the low-rise old town, there are historical towers to admire, such as Torre de Guzman, which you can climb up for wonderful views. Off the beach and slightly out of town, fun for the whole family awaits at an exciting treetop adventure park. From a weekly market for bargain hunts to great bar scenes after dark, here are things to do in Conil de la Frontera in a day or two, showing you the best of this small but rich seaside town.

What are the best things to do in Conil de la Frontera?

1. Calle Paseo del Atlantico

Conil’s scenic beachfront promenade

Ideal para: Foto, Econômico

Conil de la Frontera’s seaside views and vibes are best taken in from the beachfront promenade of Calle Paseo del Atlantico. This half-kilometre boulevard borders the Playa de Los Bateles beach, which makes up most of the southern end of Conil’s whole coastline. It’s clean and well-maintained, with a palm-lined park to its south, and with numerous bars and café’s lining its adjacent road. Further north, the continuation known by Acceso La Fontanilla runs parallel the Playa de La Fontanilla beach.

Localização: Calle Paseo del Atlantico, 11140 Conil de la Frontera, Cadiz, Spain

2. Conil de la Frontera beaches

From golden sand to rocky bays

Ideal para: Casais, Foto, Econômico

The clear blue waters of the North Atlantic Ocean kiss this 14 km stretch of Andalusian coastline. The coastline of Conil comprises 3 main beaches. Starting from the north, there’s the exotic Playa de La Fontanilla, with its rugged cliffside landscape. Playa de Los Bateles, with its beachfront promenade, is where most of the action happens. The widest but farthest from downtown is Playa de Castilnovo, where the historical tower of the same name looks over the golden dunes and surf. Conil’s beaches offer a great escape year-round.

3. Learn to surf

A better way to enjoy the waves off Conil

Ideal para: Aventura

If you’re new to wave riding, you can learn to surf Conil’s waves at the many choices of surf schools along the beaches of Playa de La Fontanilla and Playa de Los Bateles, where you can learn the basics with a foam-lined learner’s surfboard. Among the notable surf schools are Oceano Surf School and Trafalgar Surf on Los Bateles, Escuela de Surf Conil on Castilnovo, and the Waterman School Escuela de Surf Conil on the far northern coast of Calle Roche. If the reason for your holiday is surfing, you will find different hotels to choose from in the Trafalgar Surf area.

Localização: Calle Pleamar, 2, 11140 Conil de la Frontera, Cadiz, Spain

Abre: Daily from 10 am to 8 pm

Telefone: +34 (0)650 703 871

4. Torre de Guzman

For great views over Conil’s townscape

Ideal para: História, Foto

Capture stunning views from the top of this historical tower in the heart of Conil’s old town. You might have seen taller towers during your trips in Spain, but Torre de Guzman is a 15th-century tower that provides the highest point over the low-rise townscape of Conil. Other similar towers include the Castilnovo overlooking the beach of the same name. A narrow staircase leads you up to the breezy top of the tower, and it can be a surprisingly cool and pleasant way to escape the heat in summer.

Localização: Av. de la Playa, 8, 11140 Conil de la Frontera, Cadiz, Spain

Abre: Wednesday–Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm and from 6 pm to 9 pm (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)

Telefone: +34 (0)956 440 501

5. Museo Raíces Conilenas

Local relics of the seaside town

Ideal para: História

This quaint ethnographic museum in downtown Conil may be small, but it’s worth looking at if you’re interested in learning a bit more about the town’s history. Interesting artifacts include old household furniture and farming tools used by villagers from long ago, as well as fishing tools and old pictures of fishermen going about their daily routines. The museum’s exhibits are spread out among 4 main sections, and entry is free. Another small museum dedicated to Conil’s tuna fishing heritage is La Chanca, on Calle Aladraba near the seaside.

Localização: Plaza de Sta. Catalina, 9, 11140 Conil de la Frontera, Cadiz, Spain

Abre: Tuesday–Friday from 9 am to 2.30 pm and from 4 pm to 9 pm

Telefone: +34 (0)956 440 501

6. Mercadillo Ambulante

Conil’s street-shopping experience

Ideal para: Compras

Conil’s main street market, Mercadillo Ambulante, opens every Friday with a lively assortment of stalls in the vast parking space off Avenida de la Musica. The goods you’ll see at this typical weekly market range from fashion and home linens to fresh farm wares such as nuts, jams, and pickles. There are also vendors that deal with a variety of art items and antiques. For a market scene solely specialising in arts, you can check out the Mercado del Arte in downtown, on Calle Pascual Junquera.

Localização: Av. de la Musica, 1X, 11140 Conil de la Frontera, Cadiz, Spain

Abre: Friday from 9 am to 3 pm

7. Entre Ramas Aventura

Zoom through the treetops along ziplines

Ideal para: Famílias, Aventura

A fun alternative to the beach, this treetop adventure park is great for the whole family. Entre Ramas Aventura(roughly translating to ‘adventure park in the trees’)features a series of different circuits that are each suited to different age levels. The kiddie-level Verde 1 circuit has low-rise obstacles such as wobbly suspension bridges and tree trunk walks. Mum and dad can challenge the medium-level Cabana circuits with Tibetan bridges and ziplines, while thrill-seekers can go for the Black circuit, where a giant zip line serves as the final reward. Tickets are from €13.

Localização: Carretera Urb roche, 11149 Conil de la Frontera, Cadiz, Spain

Abre: February–October: daily from 11 am to 6 pm

Telefone: +34 (0)633 698 334

8. Calas de Roche

Spectacular coastal trails to conquer

Ideal para: Foto, Aventura

With scenic trails running along most of the length of Conil’s coastline, you have plenty of chances to enjoy the view in an active way. Calas de Roche is a great trail in Conil where you can hike, run, or bike along, accompanied by the spectacular seascapes. The Calas is a rugged cove area, complete with sandy sections sheltered from the winds by crimson cliffs. There are also some unique inland features to explore in between your bike trips here. These include a lighthouse, a small harbour, as well as some cornfields.

Localização: Av. Mónaco, 6I, 11149 Conil de la Frontera, Cádiz, Spain

9. Plaza de España

A small public square surrounded by many bars

Ideal para: Vida noturna

Plaza de España, a tiny square at the heart of Conil de la Frontera, is the go-to spot in town if you’re looking for a bit of nightlife. Piano bars such as the La Casa Inquieta and pubs like Feduchy are all a short walk from the plaza. Plaza de Espana also serves as a great starting point for heading down to the more lively clubbing scenes along Avenida Andalucia, with the likes of Discoteca Icaro featuring resident DJs playing regularly.

Localização: Plaza de España, 16, 11140 Conil de la Frontera, Cadiz, Spain

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