Costa de la Luz Guide

The Costa de la luz.

The infinite beaches of Costa de la Luz, (the Coast of Light) lined by pine groves, form an arch from Ayamonte to Tarifa, from the mouth of the Guadiana River to the Strait of Gibraltar,  is another special part of Andalucia.  

Costa de la Luz comprises sun and sand.  Its name comes from a bright, vivid light that highlights the comeliness of its streets, the whitewash of its walls, the golden hue of the dunes and the reflection of the silver sea.   Inland you will find varied landscapes of wild sierras, fertile countryside, pastures of fighting bulls, world-renowned vineyards and hidden villages where time passes slowly by.

Spring brings with it an explosion of flowers, fiestas and processions; winter, mild and sunny, attracts millions of birds to the area.   To explore this coast is less than a 2 hour drive from Casa Sonana.

Tarifa, one of this Coast's largest towns,  is a special place - full of energy, light and good vibrations! It is Europe's most southerly point with half of its shores on the Mediterranean and the other half on the Atlantic Ocean. It marks the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar and legend tells us that Hercules marked this entrance with a sign saying Nothing Lies Beyond!

There are many who say that the atmosphere in the town reminds them of the Costa del Sol 20 years ago - friendly, relaxed, totally multi-cultural and definitely cool!  

Tarifa is renowned for its wind and kite surfing.   Surf shops line the road into the town from the fantastic beach, and "dudes" adorn its beaches and make the city a most interesting and lively place at night.    Certainly worth a visit.

But not just Tarifa,  this coast offers a multitude of different and individual coastal towns all offering their own specialty.  One consistent is the seafood – fantastic throughout the whole coast.