Bolonia, Beach and archaeological site in Tarifa, Spain.
Bolonia is a beach and archaeological site near Tarifa where a 4-kilometer shoreline of white sand stretches along the Atlantic coast. The area is shaped by a system of natural dunes that can rise up to 30 meters high.
The nearby Roman settlement of Baelo Claudia was founded in the 2nd century BC and became a major center for fish processing and trade. The ancient town shaped this coastal region for centuries, leaving lasting marks on the landscape.
Casual beach bars dot the shoreline, where visitors can taste fresh seafood prepared in local style while gazing across the water toward Morocco. These informal gathering spots shape the everyday rhythm of the beach and invite people to linger.
The beach provides parking areas, restaurants, and rental services for water sports equipment, with lifeguard stations and public showers available. Most facilities are concentrated in the central and northern sections where access is easier and infrastructure is more developed.
The dune system beside the beach continuously shifts and changes shape due to persistent winds from the Strait of Gibraltar. This ongoing transformation keeps the landscape alive and shows nature actively reshaping the terrain.
Location: Tarifa
GPS coordinates: 36.09316,-5.77003
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:00
Spain has more than 8,000 kilometers of coastlines home to hundreds of beaches with diverse characteristics. The Mediterranean, Atlantic, Balearic Islands, and Canary Islands feature contrasting marine scenery: coves sheltered between cliffs, extensive sandy areas, urban beaches, and protected natural zones. Each coastal region has developed its own identity influenced by local geology and climate. The Balearic Islands include bays like Cala Macarella in Menorca or Ses Illetes in Formentera, where white sand contrasts with clear Mediterranean waters. The Canary Islands display volcanic landscapes, with the Maspalomas dunes on Gran Canaria stretching over 6 kilometers, or Lanzarote’s red cliffs framing Playa del Papagayo. Along the Andalusian coast, the Cabo de Gata Natural Park houses Mónsul Beach with its black volcanic formations, while Bolonia near Tarifa features a 4-kilometer-long beach with Roman remains. The northern coast presents a different scene: La Concha urban beach in San Sebastián forms a 1.5-kilometer arc, the limestone cliffs of Asturias protect Playa del Silencio, and the Cíes Islands in Galicia are part of a marine national park.
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547 m
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Los Algarbes
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Roman thermae at Baelo Claudia
570 m
Templo de Isis (Baelo Claudia)
502 m
Torre de la Peña
10.8 km
Torre del Rayo
11.5 km
Roman Theatre of Baelo Claudia
556 m
Museo Arqueológico Baelo Claudia
396 m
Toro Osborne VIII
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Biblioteca Auxiliar del Conjunto Arqueológico de Baelo Claudia
496 m
Bunker Cabo de Plata
5.1 km
Playa Paloma Baja
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Bolonia Beach
770 m
Bolonia Beach Bunker
1.5 km
Playa Valdevaqueros
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