Now that
spring has arrived and the sun is starting to poke its head out of the clouds
for some warm weather, its time to start talking beaches. We are going to focus
on the province of Cadiz and its coastline bordering the Mediterranean Sea
as well as the Atlantic Ocean. It is exactly
for this reason that Cadiz is perfect for all kinds of holidays, whether you are
planning to come with your family to a calmer and shallower part of the sea, or
if you fancy spending a few days practising all kinds of wind and water sports
in rougher waters as Cadiz is not short of them. Thus, here are our
recommendations in the way of beaches on the coast of Cadiz.
Guide to the best beaches in Cadiz
The most
famous is without doubt Bolonia beach. This beach,
situated in Tarifa, has enormous sand dunes and tourists can lose themselves in
the 3km of beach with its fine sand and transparent waters. It is an
undeveloped area meaning you can go nude in the east area, whilst those who are
more interested in more cultural aspects can visit the roman ruins of Baelo
Claudio. These ruins comprise the remains of a large city dating back to 200 BC,
which was destroyed by a tidal wave. It’s a relaxing place and a nice distance
away from all the noise where you will be able to lose yourself in the natural surroundings.
Valdevaqueros beach on the other hand is much preferred
by surfers. It is a long and wide beach where visitors looking to spend a quiet
day on the beach to enjoy the sun, clean waters and white sands can do so in
harmony with the most hardcore surfers allured by the waves and the ocean tide
comprising the perfect conditions for practising this sport. In addition, along
the beach you will find restaurants and beach bars where everyone gets together
in harmony to enjoy the benefits of the climate in Cadiz.
Zahara de los Atunes. Carrying on up the N-340 will take you to Zahara de los Atunes, a
beach located next to a small town with the same name. It is very typical of
the area with small white houses and the town has a large beach with fine sand
where families and young people go to spend a few relaxed and chilled out hours
under the sun to then make their way to one of the lively bars lining the
beach. Los Alemanes beach can also be found not far from there, comprising an
isolated beach usually visited by those of a higher social stratum, however
given that it is separated from the more urban areas it is definitely
recommended if you fancy spending a day under the sun and next to the sea
without mass crowds of tourists.
Barbate. If
you carry on along the coast you will eventually arrive at Barbate, a town in Cadiz situated on the coast of the Atlantic,
which has some very nice beaches with some great facilities ideal for families
who are looking for a typical beach with beach bars, showers and sports.
Caños de Meca. It is a small district in Barbate located on the Costa de la Luz and next to the Breña National
Park. On its coast you will feel surrounded by
nature in what can be considered a really hippy and surfer feel place, given
that Windsurf fans make their way there allured by the wind, the waves and the
very few tourists in this small Cadiz town surrounded by pine forests and
mountainous coastlines. You can practise all kinds of water sports here such as
Windsurfing, bodyboarding or diving such as snorkelling. In addition, you can
visit the famous Trafalgar Lighthouse, site of the famous naval battle in 1805
when Admiral Nelson’s battalion defeated the franco-spanish fleets.
El Palmar. Still
in the area of Barbate and meeting point for surfers, thus whilst you enjoy a
nice sunbathe you will see nothing but young people going surfing and
windsurfing.
Conil de la Frontera. This is a town
located on the coast of the Atlantic whose
main attraction resides in the hidden beaches surrounding it. Thus, you will be
able to lose yourself in these secret beaches hidden behind the cliffs that
have generated violent contact between the Atlantic Ocean
and the earth over the years. Hidden beaches such as Poniente, Melchor, Sudario
and Camacho, as well as Faro, Tío Juan de Medina, Aspero, Pato and Failecillo,
amongst many others comprise little paradises of white sands which you can only
get to after climbing down some natural stairs carved into the rocks. Finally
for some really tasty tapas and lively bars, the town of Conil de la Frontera offers an
animated night life in summer that you definitely can’t miss out on.
Chiclana de la Frontera. Town
in Cadiz with an extensive coastline and impressive natural surroundings thanks
to the ocean currents that generate huge beaches gracing the front of the Castle
of Sancti Petri that was built on the point on the mainland.
Sanlúcar de Barrameda. If you continue along the coast, you will pass by several towns with
some stunning beaches and coasts such as Cadiz capital, Chiclana and Rota until you get to Sanlúcar
de Barrameda. Situated right at the mouth of the Gualalquivir River Sanlúcar de
Barrameda has 6km of urban and wild beach. There is Bonanza beach surrounded by
salt mines and marshes that belong to the natural surroundings of the Doñana
Nature Reserve with golden sands and calm waters. Bajo de Guia beach with its
golden and fine sands is more urban with its promenade and Yacht Club which is
ideal if you want to go sailing. The Calzada or Piletas beach, is an urban
beach extending over 2,300m with a promenade where horse races, declared an International
Tourist Interest, are held every summer. La Jara beach is a semi-urban beach which is a great
place for going sailing.
Claudia - Marketing Team