AND WHAT ELSE TO DO IN CONIL DE LA FRONTERA
LEARN FLAMENCO
Get in touch with the Andalusian culture! Since 2010 UNESCO declared flamenco as a piece of heritage of humanity. So dive into the sound of flamenco-guitar, percussions and voices of the „cantaores“. During the summertime you can see big flamenco shows in the building of La Chanca of Conil de la Frontera or all around the year in bars and ventas. If the flamenco fever gets to you – learn how to ride the rhythm yourself by taking a flamenco class.
RIDE ALONG THE BEACH - ON HORSEBACK
Andalusia is famous for it’s beautiful (mostly) white horses. Andalusian horse culture roots go deep. The elegant horses have been companions for bullfights and cow-work. Conil’s neighbor Jerez de la Frontera is seat of the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art. And until today the region is full of the vivacious but gentle beauties. Horse lovers will definitely come to their costs in this region. We highly recommend a ride along the beach!
SPEND THE WHOLE DAY EATING
Have you heard about Tortillitas de Camarones, Marrajo, Chicharrones and Queso Payoyo? Did you know that the hole region is famous for it’s red tuna? Some might even say that it is the tastiest of the wide world. Not to forget there is Tapas! What to do in Conil de la Frontera? You can easily spent the whole day eating! The good thing is that the small tapas allow you to try many different things at once.
DANCE DAY AND NIGHT
Swing your hips, clap your hands and flip your fingers! Sevillana, Salsa, Reggaeton or electronic music – you will come across the right dancefloor. Conil de la Frontera is known for its vivid summer nightlife and countless bars. Small concerts and life music can be found in El Palmar. And in Caños de Meca you can dance under the stars. Let’s dance!
GO SHOPPING
If you have seen enough of H&M and online shopping, this is your place! Enjoy the numerous small boutiques of Conil, roam the „tiendas“ of the beach markets, fall in love with hippy-jewelry and beach-blankets or complete your equipment in a surf shop. Don’t forget to leave enough space in your luggage, because you will definitely take something home.
HAVE A DRINK OR TWO
For example sherry wines from Jerez de la Frontera – Sherry is the denomination of origin of quality wines from Jerez de la Frontera, within this denomination you can find different types of wines according to the type of grape, maturation or flavor. Generally we can recommend to accompany the sunset with a “Tinto de Verano” (summer-wine), no matter what time of year.
VISIT THE WHITE TOWNS OF CÁDIZ
Explore the surrounding villages! If you ever get enough of the beautiful white buildings of Conil de la Frontera and the endless beaches of El Palmar – don’t worry. There’s much more to discover! Go to the hippy village Caños de Meca and watch the sun set behind the Faro de Trafalgar. Get up to Vejer de la Frontera and enjoy the view while snacking on some arabian influenced Tapas. Or eat world class Tuna in Barbate.
IS THIS ALL YOU CAN DO IN CONIL DE LA FRONTERA?
These are some of the things we like to do in Conil de la Frontera and its surroundings. If you want to know more get in touch or simply come here and explore on your own.