Playa de la Barrosa is an 8-km Blue-Flag beach in Chiclana de la Frontera, running from the cliffs by Torre Bermeja to Loma del Puerco, with a busy central promenade area, designated sports zones and several notable beach clubs such as Ohana on the paseo and VAVÁ Playa and Seasoul in the Novo Sancti Petri
Playa de la Barrosa in Cádiz offers pristine beach access with designated swimming areas, perfect for relaxation and water enjoyment. Visitors can rent sunbeds and umbrellas, enjoy lifeguard services, and use public restrooms and showers. The beach is ideal for water sports like surfing and paddleboarding, offering fun, active experiences for all ages.
Along the coast, walking and jogging paths offer scenic views, while nearby golf courses such as Novo Sancti Petri Golf cater to sports enthusiasts. Beach bars and restaurants serve local cuisine, and ample parking facilities make access easy. Scenic viewpoints and nature spots enhance the overall visit.
Nearby Suggestions
- Nature – Central Playa de la Barrosa Shoreline (0–1 min walk) Immense golden-sand beach with gentle Atlantic waves, ideal for safe swimming, paddling and long barefoot walks by the water.
- Leisure – Paseo Marítimo La Barrosa (1–2 min walk) Lively seafront promenade just behind the sand, perfect for a stroll, morning jog or evening paseo with constant sea views and sea breeze.
- Nature – Dune & Pine Fringe Behind the Beach (2–3 min walk) Step a little inland to find low dunes and scattered pines, giving a more natural feel and shady spots to pause between dips.
- Sports – Surf & Bodyboard Zone (2–4 min walk) Move slightly along the shore to where small-to-moderate beach breaks form, popular with local surfers and bodyboarders and fun to try or watch.
- Sports – Beach Volleyball & Football Courts on the Sand (2–4 min walk). Signed areas of the beach are set up for casual volleyball and five-a-side games, making it easy to join in or watch from your towel.
- Food&Drink – Chiringuito Ohana La Barrosa (3–5 min walk) Stylish, Hawaiiana-inspired beach bar on the promenade serving good breakfasts, tapas and burgers with a chilled vibe and front-row sea views.
- Food&Drink – VAVÁ Playa La Barrosa Beach Club (5–7 min walk). An Elegant beach-club restaurant right on the sand in Novo Sancti Petri, offering creative Mediterranean dishes, cocktails, music and sunset views.
- Food&Drink – Seasoul Beach Club (5–7 min walk) Seafront club linked to the hotel zone where you can combine loungers, spa-style chill-out and refined seafood or rice dishes overlooking the ocean.
- Leisure – Seafront Cycling & Skating Stretch (3–6 min walk) Sections of the seafront are smooth enough for bikes, skates and scooters, making it easy to explore more of La Barrosa without leaving the sea.
- Nature – Sunset View towards Sancti Petri & Castillo (4–6 min walk) Walk a little along the waterline towards the Sancti Petri end to watch the sun sink behind the offshore islet and castle, painting the whole bay orange.