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Playa de la Cortina
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About
Playa de la Cortina is located on the Strait of Gibraltar (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 68th place out of 74 beaches in the Cádiz region 47.4 km away from its center, the city of Cadiz. It is one of the beaches of Barbate settlement, just 6.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a small bay with crystal blue water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Playa de la Cortina coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
To get to the beach, you need to take a short promenade.
6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa canos de meca, which has a rating of 7.8.
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Playa de la Cortina (Cádiz) region (Costa de la Luz sub-region) is located outside the Barbate settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
User reviews
"A lovely, peaceful spot with its golden fine sand, like all the other beaches in the area. Unfortunately, it seems that some people are disregarding the municipal laws and bringing their dogs with them, which is not only a nuisance but also a bit of an eyesore, as you can often spot their owners covering up the mess their pets have made in the sand."
Marcelo Ponce
"It's worth the effort to make the 20-minute trek from Lulu Beach, over stones and small coves, up and down, to get to this serene, unspoiled paradise. Once you arrive, the tranquility and beauty of the beach will take your breath away!"
Juan C. Garcia
User reviews
"A lovely, peaceful spot with its golden fine sand, like all the other beaches in the area. Unfortunately, it seems that some people are disregarding the municipal laws and bringing their dogs with them, which is not only a nuisance but also a bit of an eyesore, as you can often spot their owners covering up the mess their pets have made in the sand."
Marcelo Ponce
"It's worth the effort to make the 20-minute trek from Lulu Beach, over stones and small coves, up and down, to get to this serene, unspoiled paradise. Once you arrive, the tranquility and beauty of the beach will take your breath away!"
Juan C. Garcia
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Nearest Beaches
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Conil de la Frontera 4.6 km
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Novo Sancti Petri 4 km
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Molino Carrizales 2.2 km
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La Barrosa 0.6 km
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Barbate 7.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Vejer de la Frontera 9 km
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Barbate 5.3 km
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Atlanterra 3.5 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Hostal Mar de Frente• 14 min walk
- La Pequeña Lulú bist...• 14 min walk
- Hotel Restaurante La...• 14 min walk
- Majales Del Sol• 21 min walk
Attractions
- Las Cortinas - Los C...• 4 min walk
- Cliff Barbate• 10 min walk
- Mirador Torre del Ta...• 21 min walk
- Playa Villa de Guada...• 24 min walk
Transport
- CDZ• 48.1km
- Apeadero De Autobuse...• 14km
- Estación de tren Pel...• 28.5km
Localities
- Barbate• 6.6km
- Cadiz• 47.4km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de la Cortina?
The Playa de la Cortina is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Playa de la Cortina?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa de la Cortina, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Playa de la Cortina good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa de la Cortina does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
Is the Playa de la Cortina good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Playa de la Cortina secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa de la Cortina?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa de la Cortina.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Hostal Mar de Frente is the closest place located 1100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de la Cortina?
There are 713 places to stay in the Playa de la Cortina area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa de la Cortina include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa de la Cortina from parking?
The Playa de la Cortina has no parking spot and you have to walk along the trail for half a kilometer to reach the beach.
Are there any attractions nearby Playa de la Cortina?
There are 4 attractions near Playa de la Cortina that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Las Cortinas - Los Caños located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa de la Cortina?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa de la Cortina is August. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 15°C and water 16°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Playa de la Cortina (Cadiz) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa de la Cortina (Cadiz) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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