Property for Sale in Barbate

Barbate, just 40km north of the windsurfers paradise of Tarifa, is a modern town, which was once the holiday town of the ex-dictator franco (which is why the area is often called Barbate de Franco). Barbate has grown from a small fishing village dating back to the roman times, to a modern and popular holiday destination for mostly spanish tourists. The modern square of "plaza de la Inmaculada" with the ancient church of Sta Paulino, here you can find some of the best seafood in Spain, from squid, tuna, sole and dogfish to bream.

The beaches of Barbate offer miles of long sandy beaches lined with pine trees with a vast amount of sporting activities on offer, from diving and sailing to wind surfing. If you are the sort of person who likes activity holidays, this is the place for you, The popular main beach of Playa del Carmen, is busy which offers a great contrast with the beach coves above the cliffs which are deserted even in the height of summer. Barbate also offers some amasing natural parks, and protected Areas of pine trees reaching down to 100m high cliffs. The protected area of Parque Natural de la Brena y Marismas del Barbate is a very popular destination.

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Local Festivals

• Gran Sardina - "Festival of the Great Sardine" takes place in the fishing port.

• Virgin Carmen in July, patron saint of fishermen celebrations

• Castle of the Almadrabas in Zahara de los Atunes, a 15th century construction built by the Dukes of Medina Sidonio.

• Tajo Tower and Meca Tower are both examples of military watchtowers built on the cliff edge.
  

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