Bolonia Beach and Dune Tarifa
Bolonia Beach and Dune Tarifa

Bolonia Beach and Dune Tarifa

Spain
Spain

When Is the Best Time

Bolonia Beach and the shifting dune are worth a visit despite the season although in the summer; July and August, Tarifa is pretty busy. Tarifa is well-known for whale watching especially orcas in the summer.

The golden hour in the afternoon/evening is a fantastic time for excellent shots of the shifting dune. Sunsets are awesome, but some of the car parks close before at 9 pm in the summer.

Crowds

It’s a popular beach with Spanish tourists in summer and day-trippers during weekends. During the rest of the year and at weekdays it’s less busy. The morning and evening is a mesmerizing time to enjoy the beach with fewer people.

Best Months to Visit

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Location and Tips

Tarifa
Spain
Spain

Bolonia Beach is a 25 minutes drive north of Tarifa. Tarifa is the capital city of wind; therefore, be prepared, it can get chilly except summer. The unspoiled beach offers golden sand, a clear blue sea, and stretches almost 4 km with plenty of space. The crowds thin out as soon as you walk 10 to 15 minutes. Nearby are bars and restaurants. Combine Bolonia with a visit to the Roman ruins; Baelo Claudia the most preserved Roman village outside of Italy.

The Bolonia Dune is one of the largest shifting dunes in Europe. Climb to the top and enjoy the stunning view. It's possible to hike from Bolonia Beach to the remote beach Playa del Canuelo, Faro de Camarinal and furthermore to Playa de Los Alemanes.

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