The Costa de la Luz

Tourist information about the Costa del la Luz

Information on the Costa de la Luz

The Costa de la Luz has become a very popular holiday destination in Spain with its pure sandy beaches and rugged coastline.

Situation and the Weather on the Costa de la Luz 

The Costa de la Luz essentially starts in Tarifa which is just past the Costa del Sol and pretty much stretches to Huelva on the Spanish / Portuguese border. Right along this coastline are literally miles and miles of pure white sandy beaches and cascading sand dunes. Because this coastline is on the Atlantic coast, the sand here is much finer than on the Costa del Sol due to the tidal movements and windier conditions. This means that the temperature on the sea front can feel a few degrees cooler than it does on the Mediterranean coast just around the corner. However, in the summer the temperatures can still reach up to the mid 30's and above so the windier conditions can actually be a welcome addition.

Activities on the Costa de la Luz

Due to the slightly windier conditions the Costa de la Luz is a haven for water sport enthusiasts such as wind surfers, kite surfers and wave surfers. It is the most spectacular scene sitting on the soft sandy beach and trying to count the number of kites tossing around in the wind pulling the kite surfers along at tremendous speeds.

Due to the landscape and terrain behind the sea, there are many sports and activities available on the Costa de la Luz. It is not unusual to see horse riders galloping along the beach or in the hills behind or the sound of quad bikers negotiating the rough terrain. Golf lovers will certainly not be disappointed as there are many top quality gold courses to choose from the most famous of which is the Novo Sancti Petri Golf Course.

The main resorts and towns on the Costa del la Luz

Tarifa, Chiclana. Novo Sancti Petri, Jerez de la Fronterea, Vejer de la Frontera, Conil de la Frontera, Cadiz, Arcos de la Frontera, Punta Umbria, Huelva, Isla Cristina, Ayamonte and Zahara de los Atunes

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