Joana Symons 11/06/2005 Travel Telegraph COSTA DE LA LUZ, SPAIN South of Cadiz, Spain's Atlantic coast is edged with vast golden beaches where the surf rolls in and stiff breezes provide some of the most exciting windsurfing in Europe. Start at the southern end, Tarifa - now popular with Ibiza fashionistas - and watch the windsurfing action on Los Lances beach. Then head north. There isn't a dud beach along the whole stretch from here to Conil de la Frontera, though two of the best places to stop are Zahara de los Atunes, a long stretch backed by dunes, and El Palmar, a popular family beach with gentler surf and plenty of beach bars. If it's too windy for the beach (mini sandstorms can be a problem), Seville and Cadiz are within easy driving distance. Or gaze at the horizon from the heights of Cape Trafalgar - and imagine it heavy with the gunfire and smoke of Nelson's great victory 200 years ago. Getting there Ryanair (0871 246 0000, www.ryanair.com) to Jerez; British Airways (0870 850 9850, www.britishairways.com) or Monarch (www.flymonarch.com, 01582 400000) to Gibraltar. Staying put El Sueno (00 34 956 450 240, www.elsueno.net), a traditional Andalusian farmhouse in lovely grounds just outside the white town of Vejer de la Frontera, does stylish self-catering in summer, b&b out of season; from £74 a night for a one-bedroom cottage to £235 for the main house, sleeping eight. Cooks available at extra cost. Hurricane Hotel (00 34 956 68 49 19, www.hurricanehotel.com), just outside Tarifa, has its own stables and a windsurfing school on the beach below the hotel; double rooms with breakfast from £91 a night. Simply Spain 020 8541 2222, www.simplytravel.com) has flight-inclusive packages to the area.