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The town has a long sandy beach
SPAIN is a popular holiday destination, so finding a quiet spot without other Brits can be a little tricky.
Luckily enough, there's one Spanish town that seems to have gone unnoticed by most British holidaymakers.
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Recent research from HomeToGo, a holiday rental marketplace, revealed 15 destinations across Spain, Italy and France where locals are most likely to holiday.
cross-analysed search data from four of its websites to find the holiday destinations that are in demand among locals.
The top four spots went to little-known locations across Spain, including Ribadesella, Huesca, Cadiz and Avila.
Conil de la Frontera, a seaside town in Andalusia, took fifth place.
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There are plenty of well-known destinations dotted throughout Andalusia, including Seville, Granada and Malaga.
Because most Brit holidaymakers flock to popular destinations in the region, towns like Conil de la Frontera aren't often visited by Brits.
I was lucky enough to visit the seaside town last year on my five-day trip to Andalusia.
During my holiday, I stayed in Cadiz - a port city with a direct train link to Seville.
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When I was in Cadiz, I booked myself onto a guided tour of Vejer de la Frontera and Conil de la Frontera.
After I arrived at the bus stop in Cadiz, I was met by my Spanish tour guide who welcomed me onto the coach.
On a coach full of around 60 people, there were only three people who weren't Spanish, myself, and two who were backpacking through Spain.
While the guide used a microphone to talk to the Spanish holidaymakers, he turned off his microphone and repeated his talk in English.
Our bus arrived at Conil de la Frontera just in time for lunch, which was perfect.
Because of its seaside roots, the Spanish town is known for its tuna fishing industry.
In the town, my guide recommended grabbing a bite to eat at Anticuario Conil Tapas - a restaurant in the heart of the town.
There, I ordered a bottle of beer and a plate of red tuna accompanied with a small smattering of French fries - needless to say, it hit the spot.
After lunch, I made a beeline for the Torre de Guzman - one of the city's most iconic landmarks.
The tower, which was built in the 14th century, used to be part of the old castle and the walls, which once guarded the city.
From the top of the tower, which is free to enter, visitors can enjoy views of the Andalusian Coast, terracotta rooftops and whitewashed houses.
Other attractions include España Square, which is the main square in the town.
Holidaymakers will find bars, restaurants, boutiques, souvenir shops, and a statue of the writer José Saramago in the square.
While I didn't have enough time for a swim in the sea, there are several beaches in Conil, including Playa Punta Lejos.
The beaches were busy with Spanish locals, and there were several bars dotted along the seaside.
After an afternoon in Conil de la Frontera, I felt like I'd found a slither of Spain without the other British holidaymakers.
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One British expat, who lives Cadiz, has revealed the three big mistakes tourists make while they're on holiday.
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