卡迪斯的拉卡莱塔海滩位于卡迪斯市的历史中心。它是一个自然港口,历史上腓尼基人、迦太基人和罗马人曾在此出入。主要吸引力在于它的地理位置,这里曾激励过许多音乐家和诗人,如:艾萨克·阿尔贝尼兹、何塞·玛丽亚·佩曼、帕科·阿尔巴和卡洛斯·卡诺。它在多部电影中出现过,如007:明日帝国、阿拉特里斯特和马诺莱特。
La Caleta is far from my idea of a perfect beach - it's a city beach, and not the best one at that. The sand is not that great, and the space is limited. For a better experience, I'd recommend taking a 15 minute walk to Playa Santa Maria del Mar or Playa Maria de la Victoria.
The location is quite nice, with views of San Sebastian and Santa Catalina castles, and a good spot to catch a sunset. There's a beach club and beach chairs, and snacks are available. It's also shallow, making it safe for children, and there is a lifeguard.
But the tide could be a bit of an issue, as it can make the beach look less than desirable when it's out. Plus, all the small fishing boats moored there make it not the best place to swim - the footing could be quite slippery and rocky. All in all, La Caleta is not my top pick.