‘Once you’re there you won’t want to leave’ ... Ajedrez Beach Club bar in Chipiona. Photograph:

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Winning tip: El Faro, Cadiz

A masterclass in traditional tapas. Fish picked off the slab is cooked as you wait

in the cool, tiled bar (standing only). If you only eat one thing here it should be

thetortillitas de camarones: fritters of tiny shrimps. They’ll burn your fingers

but it’s so worth it.

elfarodecadiz.com

worldstreets

Ajedrez Beach Club, Chipiona, Cadiz

A well kept secret tucked away down a dusty track, this is a superb chiringuito,

or beach bar, overlooking the spotless sandy beach of Las Tre Piedras between

Rota and Chipiona. Chill out in an exotic atmosphere, complete with resident

parrot Carlitos. Under the soft light from giant conch lamps, try the Asian or

upmarket Spanish cuisine followed by one of Ibrahim’s mojitos as the sun sets.

The only hard part is finding it, but once there you won’t want to leave.

ajedrezbeachclub.es

D6068998

Bienstar, Tarifa

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hotograph: facebook.com/bienstartarifa

There’s no better place to chill out than the Bienstar sunset terrace. Its

magnificent location, overlooking crashing waves, makes the fresh lobster and

sea bass go down a treat. On a good day, you can even see Africa.

bienstartarifa.com

foxthecox

Bolonia beach and Baelo Claudia

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oman ruins of Baelo Claudia. Photograph: Alamy

The stunning (and free to enter) ruins of Baelo Claudia are a great place to visit

with the family, since they are mostly open, and children will have a great time

playing on them. The rest of the day can be spent on the gorgeous white sands of

the windy bay.

andalucia.com

JuslibolLord

NMAC sculpture park, Vejer de la Frontera

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hotograph: flickr.com/photos/fundacionnmac/with/8274736434

The James Turrell skyspace is just one of many highlights here. The park has an

extensive activities programme, including full moon guided tours.

fundacionnmac.org

retapowell

Bodega Tradición, Jerez

Jerez is famous for its bodegas but Bodega Tradición stands out. It has its own

art gallery: an eclectic collection amassed by the original owner, boasting an El

Greco, two Goyas and a Velazquez, plus other beautiful works. You get to savour

superb wines and an art exhibition in one go.

bodegastradicion.es

Monica Murphy

Mountain biking, Los Alcornocales natural park, Tarifa

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hotograph: facebook.com/MtbTarifa

There are many mountain bike trails in this, one of the largest cork forests in the

world. Uphill efforts are rewarded with magical views of Tarifa, the Strait of

Gibraltar and over to Morocco. Add the fragrance of pine trees and eucalyptus,

migrating birds flying above you, and your expedition becomes priceless.

mtbtarifa.com

Suzanne van der Veeken

Bar Los Hermanos, Conil

This traditional tapas bar in Conil serves amazing seafood, cold meats, cheeses …

great after a day of discovering the numerous secret beaches in the beautiful

Conil de la Frontera.

Calle de la Virgen 10,+34 956 44 04 03

Samuel Simpson

La Casa del Califa, Vejer de la Frontera

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A beautiful small hotel in a hilltop village. The hotel tastefully draws on the

owner’s travels in north Africa, which is a nice touch. Mint tea on one of the roof

terraces watching the sunset was a highlight.

lacasadelcalifa.com

Rwcclark

La Barrosa beach, Chiclana de la Frontera

Fantastic beach for all, including our young family. Parking is easy and there are

gradual steps down to the sand where all signs of life are tucked behind the

green dunes. A handful of small cafes are scattered along this vast stretch of

beach.

Eviesjames