Playa de la Barrosa

Chiclana de la Frontera, Cádiz · 🇪🇸 Spain

Miles of firm golden sand facing the castle islet of Sancti Petri, Cádiz's summer favourite.

The sea at Playa de la Barrosa (Chiclana de la Frontera, Cádiz, Spain) is typically around 23°C in the warm season; the best months to visit are Jun-Sep. It holds Blue Flag status for bathing-water quality and safety.

Sea temperature

~23°C in the warm season

Water

Clean mid-blue Atlantic, brisker than the Med

Sand

Kilometres of fine pale-gold sand, vast at low tide

Swimming

Long shallow shelf with playful rollers; well lifeguarded in season

Surf

Gentle beach break for bodyboards and beginner foamies

Best time to visit

Jun-Sep

Setting

Dunes and pine woods behind the Novo end, with the island castle of Sancti Petri floating off the north tip

Beach type

City & resort

Blue Flag

Yes

Region

Europe

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