Hotel Fuerte Conil
Conil de la Frontera
Many of you have asked us to find you a slightly larger hotel, situated right on the beach, suitable for family holidays, with plenty of organised activities but where personal service is also a top priority.
Just wait till you see what we have come up with! A hotel right in the charming beach resort of Conil de la Frontera, situated directly on one of the beaches stretching along the Costa de la Luz. The resort has a lovely lively atmosphere but is not too busy so you will not have to fight your way through hordes of tourists.
We decided to add Hotel Fuerte Conil de la Frontera to this website because, on the one hand, it is a real family-friendly hotel with all the facilities you would and can expect from this type of hotel. On the other hand, those travelling without children will also feel really at home in this hotel.
The location is stunning, the staff are friendly and helpful, the welcoming and authentic Spanish fishing village of Conil de la Frontera is situated at a 10 minute walking distance, the sandy beach is stretched out alluringly right in front of you and almost every room has full or partial sea views.
A short walk through the large garden, down a few steps brings you right onto the 18 kilometre (!) long Fontanilla Beach. You will have no problem at all finding your own little spot!
The hotel has a large outdoor swimming pool, an outdoor Jacuzzi, an indoor swimming pool, several tennis courts and you can indulge in a spot of golf just a short distance from the hotel.
More importantly, parents can really enjoy some much needed relaxation time as the hotel provides a well organised and carefully supervised Kids' Club.
So while the children are being entertained, why not enjoy a lovely meal at the hotel's grill restaurant which is situated on the beach.
This is an eco-friendly hotel, to the extent that it is even ISO-certified. The business is run in an environmentally-friendly way and the hotel management has invested in programmes and staff training to ensure that everyone recognises the importance of a good living and working environment. What is more, the children who attend the Kids' Club also learn about the importance of respecting and protecting the environment.
On top of that, we get the distinct feeling that a friendly, helpful nature is a major selection criterion where the hotel's staff recruitment policy is concerned.
Cons:
• Good restaurant but all meals are served buffet-style. We would prefer it if the hotel were to mix things up a little, especially in the evenings. By the way, if it is choice you are after, simply take a walk into the village, which is within walking distance and has a great choice of restaurants. The hotel also has a grill restaurant on the beach.
Pros:
• While buffet-style dinners may get a little bit boring after a while, the tasty and generous breakfast buffet can definitely tempt us out of bed any day!
• Extremely friendly staff, children are particularly well catered for
• Numerous organised activities such as the Kids' Club
• Long stretching, golden sandy beach right on your doorstep
• Spacious set-up
• Ample car parking facilities for hotel guests
• People travelling without children will also really enjoy their stay in this hotel
Hotel Fuerte Conil
facilities
Hotel
- On the beach the hotel has a restaurant for lunch (Grill). Furthermore the restaurant in the hotel serves a buffet for both breakfast and dinner.
- Bar.
- Swimming pool.
- Garden and terrace.
- Relax in the Spa of the hotel.
- Gym; Bike rental; Tennis court (not free of charge).
- Internet connection (wifi) in every room (not free of charge).
- Children are welcome.
- Kidsclub.
- Rooms with wheelchair access.
- Lift.
- Pets are welcome (only on request).
- You can book a range of different excursions at the hotel.
- Hotel has its own car park.
- Hotel is on the beach.
Rooms
Every room has air conditioning, heating, TV, telephone, internet connection (Wi-Fi), mini bar and a safe (not free of charge). All rooms have their own balcony / terrace.
Fully-equipped bathrooms.
Hotel has 250 rooms, including 52 double rooms with full seaview, 151 double rooms with lateral seaview, 35 standard double rooms, 2 single rooms and 10 junior suites.
Hotel Fuerte Conil
surrounding area
Conil de la Frontera
Situated between Vejer de la Frontera and Cádiz, pleasant white sandy beaches.
Family
The beaches at Conil de la Frontear are the most suited for swimming.
In Tarifa you can catch a boat that will take you whale and dolphin spotting. In August and September you can even spot orcas here.
You can also head for the zoo in Jerez de la Frontera, or check out that city's horse riding school.
In Cádiz you can explore the tourist centre in a horse-drawn carriage.
Nature
The Parque Nacional de Coto Doñana on the other side of the water can be reached by boat from Sanlúcar de Barrameda (80km; 1h15min).
This park is one of Europe’s largest swamp lands. This area is especially important for birds. Over 250 bird species have been spotted here, half of which come here to over-winter, such as the spoonbill, stork and the particular favourite of most visitors, the flamingo.
The best time of year to visit this park is winter or spring. In the summer and autumn the swamps are dry, although that is when visitors get excited about spotting deer, boar, buffalos and otters. With a good guide and some luck, you might even spot a lynx.
Between Tarifa and Arcos de la Frontera you will find Los Alcornocales nature reserve. This area is made up by cork tree forests, easily recognized by the painted trees.
The following villages/towns in the area are definitely worth a visit:
Los Caños de Meca (15km; 20min)
Once a hippy hideout, now a pleasant white sandy beach, sheltered by rocks and dunes. The beach is popular with keen windsurfers, which is an indicator of the wind and waves on this stretch of coast. The Cabo de Trafalgar lighthouse stands to the west of Los Caños de Meca, at a 10-minute walk. This marks the spot where Nelson, in 1805, defeated the combined French/Spanish fleet with his unrivalled seamanship.
There are also some fine beaches between Caños de Meca and Barbate, which are connected by a coastal road that meanders through the nature reserve Pinal de Barbate, a wide row of dunes filled with pine trees.
Vejer de la Frontera (17km; 25min)
A lovely white village that is 10 km inland, sitting dominantly on top of a hill above the main road between Gibraltar and Cádiz. Vejer has a medieval centre, with very steep streets and alleys, beautiful whitewashed houses, ramparts and a Moorish fortress.
Medina Sidonia (43km; 45min)
The white village of Medina Sidonia (between Vejer de la Frontera and Jerez de la Frontera) is imposingly nestled on a hill surrounded by grain fields. The village’s most striking monument is the Santa María la Coronada church in the higher part of the village. This village is known for its traditional sweet biscuits with honey and almond, alfajores. You can purchase these delights from the bakery on the Plaza de España, among other places.
Cádiz (49km; 50min):
The modern part of Cádiz is a busy port. A visit to this city would not be complete without a walk along the quays. The old town is contained by fortifications that rise up from the sea. Within the ring of walls and fortresses there are houses and palaces from the 18th and 19th century, side by side with run-down quarters and squares with plenty of bar and cafes.
The city’s sights include the Castillo de Santa Catalina, a bulwark right on the tip of the small peninsula. In the centre you will find the cathedral, Catedral Nueva, and the Museo de Cádiz on one of the city’s nicest squares, the Plaza de Mina. And then there are a number of interesting churches.
Tarifa (66km; 1h):
The Moorish town of Tarifa is on the eastern edge of the Costa de la Luz. This area is dominated by the many wind turbines lining the hill tops. It is a windy place, and hence also a great place for windsurfing. Tarifa is the Mecca of windsurfing! Windsurf and kitesurf fanatics are drawn to Tarifa and give the place an informal, alternative flair and atmosphere with their hippy-like attitudes and style.
Surfers dominate the flat beach of the Valle de Vaqueros, just north of Tarifa. This is where they flock to try out new techniques and materials, and is where new trends are born. It all makes for a fascinating spectacle, even if you are not into surfing.
Jerez de la Frontera (62km; 1h):
Jerez is the sherry capital of the world. A tour of one of its bodegas (Sandeman, Pedro Domecq, Gonzalez Byass) is not only good fun, but you will also learn something. How to distinguish fino from amontillado or oloroso sherry, for example.
Jerez is also famous for its horse riding school, the Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Escuestre. Apart from visiting a show here, visitors can also attend lessons and tour the stables.
Other sights include the inviting cafes on the Plaza Asunción and the old town hall from 1575, Casa de Cabildo Viejo. The San Mateo quarter is famous for its flamenco bars, and is also where you will find the official flamenco centre: Centro Andaluz de Flamenco.
And you can, of course, head for one of these world famous cities for a day trip:
Seville (150km; 1h45min):
The capital of Andalucía is a compact city with a rich past. Most of its major sights are in or near the city centre on the Guadalquivir river’s left bank. And they also know how to party and have a good time in this city of flamenco and tapas.
As you wander through the old Jewish quarter, the Barrio Santa Cruz, through a maze of white streets and patios, you should not forget to take in the imposing cathedral, the Moorish bell tower, La Giralda, and the royal palace Real Alcázar.
You can unwind in the María Luisa park, where you can spend the hottest part of the day under orange trees and palm trees.
The museum Museo de Bellas Artes, one of Spain’s best museums of art, is a real must. And then there are its magnificent palaces and other sights, such as the Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza (bull ring); Casa de Pilatos and the Torre del Oro.