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One of the many pleasures of this area is its accessibility to the wonderful, unspoilt, local beaches. One can choose between an immense 12 km-long beach of fine sand or a series of sandy coves where fresh water trickles on to the beach through the sandstone cliffs above.
Cape Trafalgar’s white sand beaches are quite unblemished as is the stretch of beach at El Palmar closest to Conil, although development is increasing.
Beaches are almost empty all year except July and August, where at weekends the popular beaches get saturated although not to the level of the big tourist resorts in the Mediterranean.
However, if one is more adventurous, there are plenty of remoter beaches to discover which even in August are not over-crowded.
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From 01 July-15 September the beaches at Conil, El Palmar, Barbate and Zahara have facilities (life guards, Red Cross post, showers etc.) - other beaches are devoid of any services. Out of season beaches are not patrolled.
Coloured flags indicate if bathing is safe:
· Red = Danger
· Yellow = Take care
· Green = Safe
Remember this is the Atlantic. The currents can be treacherous at times and the waves can be particularly strong when the winds blow.
There are areas of long deserted beaches, particularly in the south. When bathing in the sea try and choose a place where you are visible to others.
By observing the simple precautions below, you will avoid much of the unpleasantness that can be caused by doing things to excess – at the same time, ensuring that you gain the maximum benefit from the warm and sunny climate in Conil.
Avoid too much sun for the first three or four days of your stay to give your skin time to acclimatise to the high temperature. The body cannot supply sufficient melanin to the skin surface to prevent burning unless it is allowed to build up to an adequate level.
At the first sign of discomfort cover up or move into the shade. Wear some form of head-cover as often as possible and keep your skin well protected at all times with a high factor sun lotion. This is especially valid for children.
Drink lots of water or soft drinks to prevent dehydration, one of the most common forms of holiday sickness. Avoid ice in your drinks (which are served ready chilled anyway), not because the water is unsuitable, but to avoid too great a difference in temperature between your stomach and your body surface, which often results in diarrhoea.
Alcohol in quantity during the day should be avoided, as a kind of secondary fermentation takes place due to the heat factor, greatly increasing the effect of alcohol within the system
If you or your family venture out in a pedalo or boat, the effect of the sun reflected from the sea is merciless in its power. Children in particular should have their legs, shoulders and feet covered, with a beach towel. Even half an hour´s exposure can cause very severe burns.
A good after-sun lotion will not only replace the natural oils lost during the day, but also will reduce the skin temperature and prevent wrinkling.
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BEACHES
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