Bolonia Beach, Coastal beach in Costa de la Luz, Spain.
The beach stretches for 7 kilometers along the Atlantic coastline, featuring golden sand dunes that reach heights of 30 meters and clear blue waters.
The Roman ruins of Baelo Claudia, dating from the 2nd century BC, stand near the beach as evidence of an ancient fish-processing settlement.
Local fishing traditions continue at this beach, where families gather at wooden chiringuitos to enjoy fresh seafood and regional Andalusian specialties.
The beach maintains designated zones for swimming, water sports, and naturist areas, with lifeguard services and first aid stations during summer months.
The 30-meter-high Duna de Bolonia creates natural pools at its base, while strong winds make this location suitable for kitesurfing and windsurfing activities.
Location: Cádiz Province
GPS coordinates: 36.08743,-5.77482
Latest update: March 21, 2025 08:14
Spain's coastlines present a wide variety of beaches, from the white sand shores of the Balearic Islands to the rocky coves of Cantabria along the Atlantic. This collection includes beaches such as Playa de Rodas in the Cíes Islands, the urban beach of La Concha in San Sebastián, and the secluded coves of Formentera including Ses Illetes and Cala Saona. In Andalusia, beaches like Playa de Bolonia near Tarifa feature Roman ruins nearby, while the volcanic landscapes of Cabo de Gata showcase Los Genoveses and Playa de Monsul. The Asturian coast displays natural formations such as Gulpiyuri, a beach enclosed within cliffs, and Playa del Silencio. The Canary Islands offer diverse beach types, from the golden sands of Las Teresitas in Tenerife to the expansive shores of Sotavento in Fuerteventura. This selection documents the geographic and geological range of Spanish beaches and provides practical information about location, access, and local features of each site.
Andalusia offers many sites away from typical tourist routes. This southern region of Spain is home to ancient troglodyte dwellings in Guadix, mountain villages like Zahara de la Sierra perched around medieval castles, and natural parks such as Cabo de Gata-Níjar extending over 50 kilometers of coast. Geological formations include the red volcanic rocks of Riotinto, a result of 5,000 years of mining, and canyons housing 240 Bronze Age dolmens in Gorafe park. Villages like Setenil de las Bodegas feature unique architecture, with houses built beneath natural rock overhangs shaped by the Trejo River. The Castle of La Calahorra, built in 1509 at an altitude of 1200 meters, combines Spanish fortifications with Italian Renaissance decoration. Further north, Baños de la Encina hosts the Burgalimar Castle dating from 968, surrounded by extensive olive groves. These sites showcase different facets of Andalusian heritage, from prehistoric remains to Moorish inscriptions, in environments ranging from mountains to Mediterranean coastal zones.
Baelo Claudia
278 m
Bolonia
770 m
Baelo Claudia
423 m
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Punta Paloma
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Faro de Camarinal
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Cueva del Moro
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Arte Sureño
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13.5 km
Castle of Zahara de los Atunes and Palace of Jadraza
8.4 km
Playa de Zahara de los Atunes
8.4 km
Los Algarbes
6.9 km
Roman thermae at Baelo Claudia
255 m
Templo de Isis (Baelo Claudia)
294 m
Torre de la Peña
11 km
Torre del Rayo
12.1 km
Roman Theatre of Baelo Claudia
402 m
Museo Arqueológico Baelo Claudia
384 m
Toro Osborne VIII
7.8 km
Biblioteca Auxiliar del Conjunto Arqueológico de Baelo Claudia
362 m
Bunker Cabo de Plata
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Bolonia Beach Bunker
893 m
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Milla Náutica
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