Zahara, Andalusia
Provincia de Cádiz · Andalusia · Spain · 1,571 residents
Zahara is a village in Provincia de Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain, home to around 1,571 people. There is one notable place to see in and around town, including Castle of Zahara de la Sierra. The nearest airport is Gibraltar (GIB), about 1 h 8 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Castle of Zahara de la Sierra.
- Best weather from April to June and September: daytime highs between 24°C and 29°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Gibraltar (GIB) is 48 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Zahara
Ranked by how well known they are.
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Tours & tickets in Zahara
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Zahara can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Zahara are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Zahara and the villages around it is a hire car from Gibraltar (GIB), about 1 h 8 min away.
Best time to visit Zahara
April to June and September: daytime highs between 24°C and 29°C with little rain.
- 15°CJan63 mm
- 16°CFeb84 mm
- 19°CMar148 mm
- 24°CApr13 mm
- 25°CMay30 mm
- 29°CJun31 mm
- 34°CJul0 mm
- 35°CAug3 mm
- 28°CSept21 mm
- 23°COct134 mm
- 19°CNov34 mm
- 15°CDec32 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15°C | 7°C | 63 mm | 8 h |
| Feb | 16°C | 7°C | 84 mm | 9 h |
| Mar | 19°C | 9°C | 148 mm | 9 h |
| Apr | 24°C | 12°C | 13 mm | 12 h |
| May | 25°C | 14°C | 30 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 29°C | 17°C | 31 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 34°C | 21°C | 0 mm | 13 h |
| Aug | 35°C | 22°C | 3 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 28°C | 17°C | 21 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 23°C | 15°C | 134 mm | 9 h |
| Nov | 19°C | 11°C | 34 mm | 8 h |
| Dec | 15°C | 7°C | 32 mm | 8 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Gibraltar (GIB)48 miles, about 1 h 8 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Seville (SVQ)48 miles, about 1 h 9 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Málaga (AGP)50 miles, about 1 h 12 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 24 h 8 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Algeciras (49 miles), Cádiz (54 miles), Málaga (55 miles).
Zahara is good for
Around Zahara
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Zahara worth visiting?
Yes. Zahara is known for Castle of Zahara de la Sierra. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Zahara?
April to June and September, with daytime highs between 24°C and 29°C with little rain.
How do I get to Zahara from the UK?
Fly to Gibraltar (GIB), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h 8 min by road. Seville (SVQ) is an alternative, 48 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 24 h 8 min.
What is near Zahara?
Marbella (36 miles), Estepona (32 miles), Manilva (33 miles) and Ronda (14 miles) are all within an hour or so.