Jerez Beaches
Jerez
is in a prime location between sea and mountains, between the capitals
Cadiz and Seville. It is just off the A-4 toll road just a 20 minute
drive south to Cadiz, or a 50 minute drive to Seville. The nearest
beaches are about 9 km away, and with the completion of the Jerez-Los
Barrios highway, Gibraltar, Algeciras or Tarifa can be reached in
under an hour. It is worth considering hiring
a car if you really want to explore this area. If you rent a
car from Jerez Airport it will cut down on your transfer costs and
give you the flexibility to visit places like the Sierra de Cadiz
mountains which are full beautiful unspoilt villages called the
Ruta de los Pueblos Blancos.
Beaches in Jerez
CADIZ
Cortadura
is a large 4000 metre beach which is unspoiled with fine golden
sand and 7 blue flag awards.
La Victoria Beach is 2500 m long with a promenade full of bars and restaurants and stretches along the entire beach.
La Caleta is the second most popular beach in Cadiz after Playa La Victoria.
Santa María del Mar Beach is 400 m long and spans the length of the ancient city walls. It is the most northern beach of the city close to El Puerto de Santa Maria and the wine producing town, where Osborne (which is one of the most famous sherry bodegas) is located.
COSTA BALLENA/ ROTA
Most
of the beaches in this area are still quite wild and natural with
fine golden sand and dunes, with Rota and Chipiona being the main
places to head for. The main beaches in Rota are Playa la Costilla,
Punta Candor and Costa Ballena. Chipiona has a lovely boardwalk
with a number of seafood restaurants. The main beaches here are
Playa de la Regla and Cruz del Mar.
Getting around in Jerez
If you are planning to explore the area outside of the city centre and play some golf or go to some of the more out of the way beaches then you might consider hiring a car. There are a number of car hire firms based at Jerez Airport who will be pleased to have a vehicle awaiting your arrival. This also cuts down on transfer costs for you and your family.
To make sure you get the most from your visit to Jerez, we have written a Jerez Area Guide detailing the best Shops in Jerez as well as Jerez Local Markets and Golf Courses in Jerez.. There is detailed information on the Jerez Beaches and recommended Restaurants in Jerez. If you want to find out something about the local culture and history of the area then visit our Jerez Local Attractions Guide
