Playa de Bolonia Tarifa
Playa de Bolonia Tarifa
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prokhodimets
Moscow, Russia15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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.
Written March 16, 2020
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SheffieldPip
Sheffield, UK1,134 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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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Phayao13
Stockholm, Sweden3,855 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
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
1.0 of 5 bubbles
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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Rick 8888
Istanbul, Türkiye9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • Friends
I was at the beach with my friends.. a bit overcrowded,obviously, on Sunday.
But if you walk all the way long next to the rocks, there are less people.you can dive,the water is a little bit colder than on the other side of this beach, you can see fish, crab, the ocean is very clear here.you can climb to the top of the dune as well.amazing view.
Written August 12, 2020
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Richard B
Winchester, UK15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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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Yorkshirerose169
Sheffield, UK111 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Family
Very busy in July for parking. Not sure which attendants are legitimate but paid the €3 none the less to get parked up. Great sea and sand, big waves but clear sea and a cool breeze.
Written July 30, 2022
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Gabi
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
Breathtakingly beautiful. This is a slightly wild beach with sand dunes, great chiringuitos for lunch, and crystal clear water to swim in. Perfect to spend the day with friends and family.
Written August 10, 2021
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dthresher
Alnmouth11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Just a fab place to go.
Youre within a drive of about 1 and a half hours from Malaga.Ive also flown via Jerez and dont recall it being much more so communications are good.
You are within a short drive to Tarifa a small but beautiful town full of Moorish influence and where you can get your groceries,have a meal, a wander or ferry to Morocco.
In fact you are about 20kms from Africa (the straits of Gibraltar) so there are fantastic views of the Atlas Mountains.
They were to/might construct a tunnel from Bolonia to Morocco its that close.
Or you can drive North to Jerez (Horse Festival a must) or Cadiz or many other places.Festivals are however a must.Manzanillo my fave.Very dry fortified wine, (you must not call it Sherry at any cost).
As for Bolonia itself.Ive never been in high season.I tend to go Easter or late September but cant imagine it changes much.
A beautiful beach of miles and miles of white sand.A working village lived in by locals.The normal main bar/hotel (very down to earth) and a couple of shops and restaurants.
I always go to Don Pedro.A small group of self contained flats with a swimming pool ( seldom visit as beach 100 m down the road) and lovely owners.
Oh and it has a National Heritage site.Claudio something or other.A complete Roman town ( or at least the ruins) which is somewhat bizarre.A complete town,houses,streets everything in this little place.You can walk around (free for EEC or is it EU members) and there may be no more than a dozen people there.
Go!
Written February 28, 2009
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joggernaut
manchester1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I stayed in tarifa for a long weekend and rather than cram in the local tarifa beach we hired a car and drove the coastal road to Bolonia beach.

Great drive, reminded me of Mexico with windmills, all sunflowers, winy roads and cacti.

Bolonia beach is about 30 mins drive from Tarifa, An amazing beach, not many people about either.

the sand is white, the beach is long and the sea is crysta blue. lots of sun lungers for hire and also the umbrella. cost about €5.

ofcourse there's the wind but its not that bad plus it cools you down.

there's also a few beach front restuarants

bliss
Written August 6, 2006
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