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Playa de el Chinarral
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About
Playa de el Chinarral is located on the Strait of Gibraltar (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 52th place out of 74 beaches in the Cádiz region 89.7 km away from its center, the city of Cadiz. It is one of the beaches of Algeciras settlement, just 2.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Playa de el Chinarral 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.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de Getares, which has a rating of 6.8.
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Playa de el Chinarral is located in Cádiz within Algeciras, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"That place , despite its golden sand, is far from a tropical paradise. Brown algae and stagnant waters have made it a toxic environment."
Ava
"This location has golden sand, but unfortunately, it is not well-maintained, with garbage, algae, and sewage often present."
Maria CF
User reviews
"That place , despite its golden sand, is far from a tropical paradise. Brown algae and stagnant waters have made it a toxic environment."
Ava
"This location has golden sand, but unfortunately, it is not well-maintained, with garbage, algae, and sewage often present."
Maria CF
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740m from center
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1.9km
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Located at nearest locality
Algeciras
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470m from center
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2.3km
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Located at nearest locality
Algeciras
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210m from center
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de el Chinarral?
The coastline of Playa de el Chinarral is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Playa de el Chinarral?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa de el Chinarral, 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 el Chinarral good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa de el Chinarral is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
So the overall recommendation of the Playa de el Chinarral for swimming is very positive.
Is the Playa de el Chinarral 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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Playa de el Chinarral secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa de el Chinarral?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa de el Chinarral.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de el Chinarral?
There are 296 places to stay in the Playa de el Chinarral area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa de el Chinarral include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa de el Chinarral from parking?
The Playa de el Chinarral has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Playa de el Chinarral?
There are 4 attractions near Playa de el Chinarral that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Parque de Las Acacias located in 1.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa de el Chinarral?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa de el Chinarral is August. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 16°C and water 16°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Playa de el Chinarral (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 el Chinarral (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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