Playa de la Costilla is Rota’s main 1.3 km urban beach, busy and well-equipped, with fine sand, gentle surf, sports areas, accessible facilities and several first-line chiringuitos and restaurants such as Playa Virgen, Demente Rota, Galápagos and Marimanta Beach, all clustered along the Paseo Marítimo within a few minutes’ walk of the central shoreline.
Playa de la Costilla in Cádiz offers pristine beach access with a spacious swimming area, perfect for enjoying the sun and sea. Visitors can relax on sandy spots ideal for sunbathing or engage in water sports like windsurfing and paddleboarding. The beach is the heart of the experience, providing a refreshing coastal escape. Nearby, a variety of restaurants and cafes serve local cuisine, while parking facilities ensure convenient access. Walking and jogging paths along the coast invite strolls, complemented by public restrooms and showers for comfort and convenience.
Nearby Suggestions
- Nature – Central Playa de la Costilla Shoreline (0–1 min) Wide Blue-Flag urban beach of fine golden sand and gentle waves, perfect for relaxed swimming, paddling and long barefoot walks along the waterline.
- Leisure – Paseo Marítimo de la Costilla (0–2 min) Palm-lined seafront promenade just behind the sand, ideal for an evening paseo, jogging or cycling with constant Atlantic views.
- Family&Sports – Beach Football & Play Zone (1–3 min) Central areas of the beach include fenced football pitches and space for volleyball and kids’ games, keeping families active all day.
- Food&Drink – Chiringuito Playa Virgen (1–3 min) Casual beachfront chiringuito right on the paseo serving tapas, fried fish and cocktails at shaded tables overlooking the sand.
- Food&Drink – Demente Rota (2–4 min) Modern restaurant on the first line of the beach offering creative Andalusian dishes and drinks in a stylish setting facing the sea.
- Food&Drink – Chiringuito Galápagos (3–5 min) Lively beach bar on the La Costilla/Santa Marta stretch, known for cocktails, music and casual seafood dishes enjoyed with your feet in the sand.
- Food&Drink – Marimanta Beach (4–5 min) Contemporary beach restaurant a short stroll along the shore, mixing local, home-style cuisine with modern touches on a terrace with sea views.
- Leisure – Seafront Café & Ice-Cream Strip (3–5 min) Wander a few hundred metres along the promenade to find more cafés, heladerías and bars perfect for coffee breaks, tapas or an evening drink.
- Leisure – Mirador & Steps towards the Old Town (4–6 min) From the eastern end of the beach, you can climb up towards the old town viewpoints for pretty panoramas over La Costilla and the Bay of Cádiz.
- Leisure – Start of Coastal Walk to Playa del Chorrillo (4–6 min). Continue west along the continuous beachfront to link with the next urban beach, turning a quick stroll into a longer scenic seaside walk.