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Conil

Conil is a postcard perfect seaside village located in Costa de la Luz. The picturesque setting is situated between woodlands and the sea and the village itself is lined with white walls and streets. Conil continues to grow in popularity as a tourist destination, yet it is not a typical tourist town.

Visitors will find lodging accommodations to meet any budget and need from private villas, apartments, campsites to four-star hotels. Conil is surrounded by small villages that also offer quaint lodging at a great price. Hotel Oasis Atalaya is only three minutes from the beach and gives visitors spectacular views from each room. Hotel Diufain is one of the areas best located only 500m from the sea and near the Old Town center. It offers modern facilities in an old Andalusian style.

There are over 14km of sandy white beaches along the shoreline of Conil. You’ll find intimate coves to explore and beautiful blue waters to play and swim in. Playa de los Bateles is the beach closest to town, but Playa de la Fontanilla, Playa Roche and Playa del Gallo are just minutes away.

Restaurants in Conil specialize in seafood, but that’s all they are known for. Most take advantage of locally grown vegetables and a favorite dish of local’s is rice with thistles, cabbages and artichokes. You will find an international range of cuisine such as pizza baked on a wood fired oven at La Piccola Italia, and Los Corales offers a spectacular menu offering fish and a variety of meats.

Conil has a lively nightlife to spend an unforgettable night. One of the newer clubs, Café La Havana is a Cuban establishment that doubles as a Café during the day and a trendy hotspot in the evenings. La Tertulia is a refreshingly different nightspot located in a converted Spanish home. Enjoy a drink on the patio, relax in one of the intimate rooms or enjoy a game in the poolroom. La Luna is one of the local favorites with an open-air disco and the dancing and fun will continue until the sun comes up.

Costa de la Luz means ‘coast of light’ and with its sunny disposition, beautiful beaches and friendly atmosphere, Conil is the perfect destination for a relaxing holiday.

Conil – Spain

A picturesque Andalucían seaside village with cobbled streets, tapas bars and open air markets Conil is fast becoming a favorite tourist spot. It is famous for its El Palmar beach; a few restaurants here turn into discotheques during summer nights. For a small town of about 18,000 people, Conil has an impressive array of 362 bars, restaurants and cafes spread along the 16 kilometers of beach. Even though its popular with tourists and has accommodation easily available its not yet very commercialized. Conil has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, lip smacking cuisine, and water sports. An added attraction for the history and art buffs, the old part of the village has been declared a monument of artistic and historic interest.

How to get there: Closest airports: Seville, Jerez de la Frontera, and Malaga. Train: High speed train from Madrid to Seville 2 hrs also stops at Cadiz, then bus or car rental. Bus: not very well connected best option is bus originating in Cadiz. Also try www.socitransa.com for further information Car: best way to comfortably get to Conil, car rentals available at Cadiz and Seville

Weather:The weather is usually pleasant, although mid summers can get a little hot. A special mention must be made of the winds here. Strong Levante wind can turn an average beach outing into almost an Arabian sandstorm. The locals talk about and plan around the winds throughout the year. Conil, gets about 3200 hours of sunshine per year and is very bright most days. Sunglasses are essential due to both the sunshine and wind.

Places to stay - traveler’s recommend: Casa Manoli, Chalet Cristobal I, Hotel Oasis, Hotel Diufain, Hotel Blanco y Verde

Tourist attractions: Beaches: There are three beaches in Conil, La Fontinilla near the town Paseo, Maritimo Fuente del Gallo backed by cliffs further north and Calas de Roche which is intensely private as it is difficult to access.

Parish Church of Santa Catalina: originally a convent of the Friars it was constructed in the 16th century. The ancient statue of Ntra. Sra. de las Virtudes, images of the virgin Victoria patron saint of the town and the crucifixion are note worthy pieces here.

Church of La Misecordia: originally built to shelter thirty impoverished families this church is surrounded by rooms and patios where the families lived.

Church of El Espíritu Santo: built in the 17th century the chapel is located in the Barrio de Pescadores (Fishermen’s Neighborhood) and guards the Ntra. Sra. del Carmen.

The church of Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno: This church built in the 16th century contains a chapel dedicated to the Virgen de Guadalupe, the paintings of Jesús Nazareno by Francisco Villegas, Santa Lucía by Alonso Cano and San Sebastián the patron saint of the village.

Torre de Guzmán: The Tower of Guzmán was built in the 14th century in the Gothic style.

The Watchtowers: built during the Middle Ages, the four watchtowers are spread along the coastline of Conil de la Frontera: Torre de Castilnovo, Torre de Guzmán, La Atalaya, Torre de Roche and Torre del Puerco.

Puerta de la Villa: (the gate of the village) is the only one left from the numerous one originally built. The other gates may be gone but the areas where they stood are still called after them like Puerta de Cádiz and Puerta del Moscón.

Things to do: Activities:Cycling and trekking, Water sports, Kitesurfing, Horse riding.

Nightlife:Café La Habana: Cuban bar, La Tertulia: Spanish house turned into a bar La Luna: open-air disc La Cochera: bar/pub

Festivals: Romeria De San Sebastian - January. Carnavales - February Semana Santa - April. Cruces de Mayo - May. Feria de Primavera del Colorado - June Hogueras de San Juan - June. Virgen Del Carmen - July. Feria en honour de Nuestra Senorita De Las Virtudes - September.

Further information may be obtained from: Tourist information in Conil: 956 44 05 01.

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