Playa de Bolonia
Playa de Bolonia
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- SPRK01Upper Austria, Austria152 contributionsParking around the beach is charged (5€ / day). The beach is fine sandy, wide and long. The many visitors spread well. We hardly had waves and hardly any wind. As an additional attraction you can hike up the dune or visit the Roman village of Baelo Claudia. While the many visitors to the beach were well distributed, this did not apply to the cars. The many parking lots were full in the early afternoon and traffic jammed on the access roads (on the narrow roads the approaching and departing cars blocked each other). I would recommend coming early (morning) during the summer holidays to avoid stress, then nothing stands in the way of undimmed bathing pleasures.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 30, 2024
- maypeGetafe, Spain23 contributionsThe beach is a pass, the dune in the background is spectacular and worth climbing, I recommend carrying water and throwing yourself doing the kibble lol, Parking is 5 euros that is what I think is a pass because last year it was 1.5 euros. You can also visit the "Baelo Claudia Archaeological Complex" although on the outside you can see quite a lot.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 26, 2024
- GiuliaProvince of Siena, Italy165 contributionsThe dunes of Bolonia are a paradise on earth. Clear sand, crystal clear cold water. They can be reached via a walk in the pine forest of about 10 minutes. You get over the dune, about halfway. Then down to the beach. If you are in the surroundings of Tarifa it is a destination to do.Visited August 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 8, 2024
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Eduardo N
Toledo, Spain58 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
A shame!! the city council charges you 5 euros to park, in a parking lot in regrettable conditions, and on top of that they do not give shower service even to clean your feet. The impressive dune!! but part of the beach has rocks in the water, some crabs can suit you, beach with good sand and wide, quite busy, only it has a bit of inclination and covers soon, except in the last meters more stuck to the dune.
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Written September 10, 2024
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GiuliaAoA
Aosta219 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Beautiful beach with fine white sand, turquoise sea, clear water. There are many restaurants and bars nearby. The dune at the end of the beach is spectacular, 30 meters high and I recommend climbing it on foot to enjoy very suggestive views. Better to arrive at the beach early in the morning when it is practically deserted, during the day it gets crowded and it is difficult to find free spaces. In the final part, near the dune, it is more sheltered and therefore much less windy.

Written August 12, 2023
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Estela S.
Madrid, Spain58 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
We went for the fame that this beach has and, although it does not disappoint in terms of its beauty if it is a very uncomfortable beach to be on. Complicated and paid parking, quite crowded and extremely annoying wind, when you have been there for a while it can start to be desperate. I imagine on airless days things will change.
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Written July 8, 2024
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Jose Carlos R
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Aug 2024 • Friends
What you ask for on AliExpress and what comes to you. As soon as you arrive, they make you pay 5 euros to park in a lot that belongs to everyone, not fine sand or crystal clear water, beach crowded with people like Chipiona in the middle of August. The only view you have is an endless sand dune that people go up and down sticking their asses in the 15th. Too much the hype they give Bologna beach for what it is.
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Written August 14, 2024
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Phayao13
Stockholm, Sweden7,523 contributions
Sep 2022
The coastline has no shortage of beaches, city beach with sunbeds and the city's offer or wide stretches of white sand and fewer opportunities for food & drink.The first thing that struck us was how many people there were on a weekday in September, the next a bit of a struggle to find parking.Then it is above all a piece of breathtaking nature, clear water, solid bottom and many kilometers of white sand.Yes, there are some restaurants plus an archaeological excavation, which not all beaches can boast of.The downside was that we got a parking damage at the semi-supervised parking lot.
Written September 15, 2022
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Bill B
Bath, UK2 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Hmmm. Nice place but. There were Hell's Angels in abundance at the weekend, Brighton is quiet in comparison. The grocer's shop half way along the main beach has been cockood and is the haunt of druggies. There are an uncomfortable number of large cars with blacked out windows even after the Russians have left. Go to Coníl.
Written June 8, 2022
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prokhodimets
Moscow, Russia14 contributions
Feb 2020
If you want a real ocean beach experience then go to Bolonia. Sun, sand, clear waves and surrounding mountains - all that you normally think of when dreaming about the sea. Rather long distance to drive there is absolutely worth it; just plan the whole day trip. Overwhelming experience guaranteed.
And don't forget a lunch at Otero family restaurant - the three generations of Oteros cook the best Calamares a la Plancha. The old lady Maria Ariza, the founder of the restaurant is also there to supervise the quality of food and satisfaction of her clients.
And don't forget a lunch at Otero family restaurant - the three generations of Oteros cook the best Calamares a la Plancha. The old lady Maria Ariza, the founder of the restaurant is also there to supervise the quality of food and satisfaction of her clients.
Written March 16, 2020
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SheffieldPip
Sheffield, UK1,028 contributions
Jan 2020
We have been visiting Bolonia for many years and it never ceases to amaze. When we first came, the Roman ruins were by the beach, but there was no museum, which always seemed very remiss of the Spanish Government not to make more of this fantastic site. However, this has now been remedied and there is a very informative museum, which I seem to remember is free to seniors, The beach, of course, is absolutely stunning, with its white sand and blue sea and is excellent for families and, of course, for windsurfing.
Written February 13, 2020
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Richard B
Winchester, UK26 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
This has to be one of the best kept secrets in Andalucia. Don't visit for the day, stay one night so you benefit from the beauty early morning and evening and less people. It can get business during the day but not mad.
Written July 22, 2023
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Daniele B
Udine, Italy13,885 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Playa de Bolonia is one of the most popular beaches in the surroundings of Tarifa, from which it is about 25 km away; it is characterized by high dunes of fine sand, a wild environment, and, of course, a crystal clear sea. All this makes Playa de Bolonia one of the most beautiful beaches on the coast of Andalusia and in the whole of Spain.
Immediately near the beach is the archaeological site of Baelo Claudia, which preserves Roman remains; for lovers of naturism, a part of the beach is dedicated to them.
We left the car at the edge of the village, walking along the beach, which extends for around four kilometers in total, until reaching the majestic dune that borders it; the climb to the top of the dune offers a wide, somewhat unusual panorama of the coast and the vegetation grown on the surrounding dunes. On the beach you can also come across some fishing boats, beached but ready to take to the sea.
Immediately near the beach is the archaeological site of Baelo Claudia, which preserves Roman remains; for lovers of naturism, a part of the beach is dedicated to them.
We left the car at the edge of the village, walking along the beach, which extends for around four kilometers in total, until reaching the majestic dune that borders it; the climb to the top of the dune offers a wide, somewhat unusual panorama of the coast and the vegetation grown on the surrounding dunes. On the beach you can also come across some fishing boats, beached but ready to take to the sea.

Written February 22, 2024
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Se puede llevar un perro de raza mediana, a partir del 1 de septiembre
Written August 24, 2022
creo que no es posible, pero NO estoy seguro.
Written August 26, 2022
Hola, me podriais decir si hay aire de levante estos dias en Bolonia, para poder disfrutar bien de la playa y las dunas. Gracias
Written September 3, 2019
Consúltalo en las aplicaciones de tiempo en el móvil, también puedes mirar el estado del mar 🌊 (oleaje y temperatura) el viento puede ser cambiante en dirección y velocidad a lo largo del día.
Written September 4, 2019
Hola,
Vale la pena de ir a esta playa? Se ve la costa africana? Estare en Cadiz 4 dias. No se si es una peridida de tiempo o no. Queiero salir de Cadiz por la mañana, ir a Playa de Bolonia, el mirador del estrecho y Tarifa. Despues regresar a Cadiz de nuevo por la tarde/noche.
Written August 22, 2019
Hola!! Merece mucho la pena visitar esta playa, si el día está claro y no hay bruma al llegar a lo alto de la duna se ve África.
Yo estaba alojada en chipiona e hice el viaje a la playa de Bolonia en el día, tardé aproximadamente 1 hora y media, saliendo prontito del hotel no encontré retención a la entrada de la playa.
Written August 22, 2019
ITA: Salve a tutti! Volevo chiedere un'informazione che ho difficoltà trovare in rete: come è possibile raggiungere le dune di bolonia a fine settembre con il bus?
Pensavo di raggiungere le dune da Siviglia in giornata, c'è qualche possibilità senza auto o è meglio partire da Cadiz per un viaggio in giornata del genere? Grazie mille in anticipo a chiunque risponderà!
ENG: Hello! I'd like to ask a question to which I cannot find any answer: is it possible to reach Bolonia by bus in the end of September?
I was planning to reach it from Sevilla for a 1-day trip, is there any chance to make it without a car or is mandatory to reach it from Cadiz? Thank you in advance for the answer!
Written August 18, 2019
playa Bolonia è molto più vicina da Tarifa o alternativamente da Cadiz,sono sempre arrivato in auto,visti i costi molto contenuti,sicuramente c'è sempre la possibilità di arrivare con il servizio bus di linea
Written November 1, 2019
Is there a village behind this beach
Written August 5, 2019
There is. Check out google street view and you can see exactly how it's located before choosing accommodation -enjoy !
Written August 6, 2019
Bonjour est ce que le site est facile d'accès ainsi que la baignade est possible avec 2 enfants de 10 et 7 ans svp ? Où pouvons nous nous loger à des prix corrects ?
Merci beaucoup Bonne journée ☺
Written July 27, 2019
Bonjour, site tres accessible parking et restauration a prosimite, baignade possible, mais attention, c est l ocean ! hotels a proximite. Bon sejour.
Written July 28, 2019
Hola tengo un viaje planeado para el fin de semana que viene a la playa de Bolonia, y me gustaría saber si hay la la famosa alga asiática. Gracias
Written July 13, 2019
Yo estuve la semana pasada y no había. Mejor te información por algún centro turístico local o pronósticos marítimos. Saludos
Written July 14, 2019
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