Playa los Bateles, Beach in Conil de la Frontera, Spain.

Playa de los Bateles is a beach of fine golden sand, 850 metres long and 130 metres wide, in Conil de la Frontera on the Costa de la Luz in Cadiz Province. It runs from the mouth of the Salado River alongside the town centre, with a promenade behind it and dunes forming at its rear.

Conil de la Frontera was for centuries one of the main tuna fishing ports on the Andalusian coast, and the beach was at the heart of that activity. Over the course of the 20th century the town gradually shifted toward tourism, though traces of its fishing past are still visible nearby.

The name Bateles comes from a type of small fishing boat once common along this stretch of coast. Early in the morning, local fishermen still launch their boats directly from the shore, a sight that gives the beach a working, lived-in feel.

The beach is within walking distance of Conil de la Frontera town center, making it easy to reach on foot. During summer, lifeguards and showers are available, but outside the main season services are limited.

The mouth of the Salado River, at the northern end of the beach, is the spot locals head for: the sources list windsurfing, kitesurfing and even paragliding there. Behind the sand, dunes form along the back of the beach, and the promenade runs past bars and, in summer, chiringuitos set up on the sand itself.