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Tarifa, Baelo Claudia and Zahara de los Atunes day trip

Day trip along the Costa de la Luz: Tarifa, the Roman ruins of Baelo Claudia by the Bolonia dune and Zahara de los Atunes. 4.7/5 from 31 reviews.

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  • 7 to 9.5 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Spanish, English
  • Mobile ticket and instant confirmation
Photo credits
  1. Wikimedia Commons · El Pantera · File:Ruinas Baelo Claudia-IMG 20230819 113553.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikimedia Commons · PEPE GADEIRAS · File:Baelo Claudia,factoria de salazones.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikimedia Commons · Axel Cotón Gutiérrez · File:Yacimiento Arqueológico de Baelo Claudia, Tarifa (Cádiz) 54.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
  4. Wikimedia Commons · El Pantera · File:Ruinas Baelo Claudia-IMG 20230819 115504.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
  5. Wikimedia Commons · El Pantera · File:Ruinas Baelo Claudia-IMG 20230819 112751.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
  6. Wikimedia Commons · El Pantera · File:Ruinas Baelo Claudia-IMG 20230819 112345.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
  7. Wikimedia Commons · El Pantera · File:Ruinas Baelo Claudia-IMG 20230819 115059.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
  8. FJ1980, CC BY-SA 4.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
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Highlights

  • Baelo Claudia, a Roman town facing the sea
  • The Bolonia dune
  • Tarifa, the southernmost point of mainland Europe, with Africa in sight
  • Zahara de los Atunes and its beach

Our take

The wildest stretch of the Costa de la Luz in a day without a car. Baelo Claudia, with the dune behind and Africa ahead, is one of the most beautiful sites in Spain.

What's included

  • Transport
  • Guide

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Baelo Claudia entry if charged (free for EU citizens)

Good to know

What to bring

  • Swimsuit and towel if you want to swim
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable shoes

Things to keep in mind

  • Tarifa is often windy
  • The length depends on the departure point

Meeting point

Depends on the option booked (departures from Cádiz province): check your voucher

The departure point and time are on your booking voucher.

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The experience

What you'll see

A full day along the wildest stretch of the Costa de la Luz:

  • Tarifa: the southernmost point of mainland Europe, with Guzmán el Bueno castle and the Moroccan coast across the strait.
  • Baelo Claudia: a Roman town by Bolonia beach and its huge dune, with forum, temples, theatre and fish-salting factories.
  • Zahara de los Atunes: a fishing village with one of the best beaches in Cádiz.

How it works

Transport and a guide in Spanish or English. The departure point and length depend on the option booked. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Accessibility

Baelo Claudia has dirt paths.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before with full refund.

Frequently asked questions

What is Baelo Claudia?
A Roman town from the 2nd century BC that lived off salted tuna, with a forum, temples, a theatre and garum factories by Bolonia beach.
Is there beach time?
Yes, in Bolonia or Zahara depending on the day.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before.

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