Chiclana de la Frontera Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Chiclana de la Frontera
Chiclana de la Frontera, a battleground during the Spanish War of Independence, is a well-known tourist destination with a number of spectacular spots hidden away.

Holidays in Chiclana de la Frontera hold all the ingredients for fantastic days of beaches, golf courses, monuments, museums, churches and other buildings of interest.

One of the most popular spots is Santa Ana hill, a natural vantage point with impressive views over the town and the bay. At the top, you’ll find the hermitage of Santa Ana, a unique Mozarabic-style chapel built between 1772 and 1774, which stands out against the blue skies with its impressive dome and contrasting whiteness.

If you’ve discovered cheap trips to Chiclana de la Frontera, don’t miss other tourist attractions in the town such as the parish church of San Juan Bautista. This 18th-century building is a perfect example of Cadiz-style Neoclassicism. Inside you’ll find works of great value such as an icon of the town’s patron saint, John the Baptist.

As for museums, the municipal museum can be found at Casa de los Briones. This space will guide you through the town’s history, from the Battle of Barrosa during the Spanish War of Independence through to Chiclana’s industry and traditions. Similarly, at the Wine and Salt Interpretation Centre you’ll learn all about the process for making Andalusian wine and how salt is extracted.

The town’s coastline forms part of the Costa de la Luz and offers visitors some of the best beaches: one of the most famous in Spain is La Barrosa, with its five miles of fine sand. Sancti Petri beach is also highly valued due to its prime location inside a nature park and amazing views of the castle of the same name as a backdrop.

Chiclana is perfect for relaxing beside the sea in a spectacular natural setting less than a half an hour from Cadiz by car. The town also has a network of local and inter-city buses that connect it with Puerto Real, Seville, Jerez and other towns and cities.

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Where to stay in Chiclana de la Frontera

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Los Gallos-Cerromolino

4/5(1 area review)

Los Gallos-Cerromolino might not have many top sights, but Playa de Sancti Petri and La Barrosa Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Los Gallos-Cerromolino
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San Andrés Golf

San Andrés Golf might not have many top sights, but La Estancia Golf and Golf Novo Sancti Petri are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

San Andrés Golf
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Los Franceses-la Vega

Los Franceses-la Vega might not have many top sights, but Torre del Reloj and Convento de Jesus Nazareno are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Los Franceses-la Vega
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La Coquina

La Coquina might not have many top sights, but Playa de Sancti Petri and La Barrosa Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

La Coquina
Hotel Riu Chiclana - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Chiclana - All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Urb. Loma del Puerto s/n, Chiclana de la Frontera, Cadiz
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Chiclana de la Frontera. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (770 reviews)
"Good: Great for kids, decent food, mostly well kept grounds, comfortable rooms Bad: Noisy at night, particularly on Friday night when the party happens. Pools aren't heated like advertised. Food was good but not great if you don't eat meat. Nothing else to do in the area."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Hotel Riu Chiclana - All Inclusive
Iberostar Waves Royal Andalus
Iberostar Waves Royal Andalus
4 out of 5
Urbanización Novo Sancti Petri, Playa Barrosa, Chiclana de la Frontera, Cadiz
The price is Rp1.372.231 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
Rp1.372.231
Rp1.509.454 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Chiclana de la Frontera. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions La Barrosa Beach and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (351 reviews)
Marvellous rendez vous
"Perfect A/C suboptimal but they solved it at my better appreciation"

Reviewed on 30 Sep 2024

Iberostar Waves Royal Andalus
Vincci Resort Costa Golf
Vincci Resort Costa Golf
4 out of 5
Urbanizacion Novo Sancti Petri s/n, Chiclana de la Frontera, Cadiz
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Chiclana de la Frontera. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions La Barrosa Beach ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (283 reviews)
"Walking distance to the beach. Cons , imposible to park the car"

Reviewed on 5 Sep 2024

Vincci Resort Costa Golf
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aparthotel ILUNION Sancti Petri
Aparthotel ILUNION Sancti Petri
4 out of 5
Carretera Loma de Sancti Petri, Chiclana de la Frontera, Cádiz
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Chiclana de la Frontera. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, breakfast (surcharge) and a free beach shuttle. Popular attractions La ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (152 reviews)
"Im general its a good place, but its far from the beach."

Reviewed on 6 Apr 2024

Aparthotel ILUNION Sancti Petri
Aparthotel Novo Resort
Aparthotel Novo Resort
5 out of 5
Urbanizacion Loma De Sancti Petri, Chiclana de la Frontera, Cadiz
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Chiclana de la Frontera. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay."

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

Aparthotel Novo Resort
Casa de la Vega Suites
Casa de la Vega Suites
4.5 out of 5
C. la Vega 2, Chiclana de la Frontera, Cádiz
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Chiclana de la Frontera. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 10 beach bars and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions La Barrosa Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Volveremos!!! Gracias Isabel!!"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2024

Casa de la Vega Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Chiclana de la Frontera

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Bollywood, Great place for a curry

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I haven’t been to Spain since I was a child. It would seem I have missed out.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Pretty quiet, newish resort. We were there for a chilled beach holiday, which was exactly what we got.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Great area for summer holidays. Lovely hotels and beaches. Not as packed as other holiday destinations in Andalusia such as Costa del Sol.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Usually quite windy on this coast but beaches are beautiful, endless fine white sand

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