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Spain |
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| Language(s) | Spanish | |
| Currency | Euro (€) | |
| Phone Code | +34 | |
| Population | 45,200,737 | |
| Area | 504,030 sq km | |
| Capital | Madrid | |
| GDP | $1.44 trillion | |
Costa de la Luz: A Southern Detour
From Cádiz, it takes a little over an hour to reach Tárifa via the highway. It’s a swift, picture-taking route winding through valleys, salt flats and pinegroves, but it neglects the Costa de la Luz to the south. To experience the relatively unspoiled beaches along this way requires some detours. Pass through Chiclana de la Frontera, a shiny white village in the marshes east of Cádiz, and a few kilometers down the road turn off at the signs for Conil de la Frontera. From here, you’ll be able to follow the coast as far as Zahara de los Atunes.
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