Read below all about the area surrounding our holiday apartments.  Please note the words highlighted in blue have links to useful web-sites, just click on the word to see.

La Barrosa is developed on a scale sympathetic to the local environment. In fact the whole of the Costa de la Luz is a breath of fresh air compared to the usual developments associated with Spain. It has been developed on a more human scale than the Costa del Sol and local towns and resorts retain their Spanish culture and character. The beaches are of fine golden and white sands and are probably the best in Spain. Deep and wide, stretching for miles they don't suffer the high rise development of so many tourist resorts. All the beaches in this area have been of Blue Flag quality since the award started.

The weather along the southern coast of Spain can be hot in the summer but the breeze from the Atlantic coast makes it feel more comfortable . Even in the winter the weather is usually mild, this is excellent for people keen on sports as you can enjoy their sport in a comfortable climate. This area of Spain boasts an average of 300 days of sunshine a year.

A Severiano Ballesteros designed golf course, of 36 holes, is within walking distance of the apartment, through the woods nearby. These woods are a public recreational area with picnic sites and bicycle tracks etc. La Barrosa and Novo Sancti Petri (i.e. the golf course area) are also well equipped for other sports. The golf course covers an area of about 250 acres. It has 4 football pitches (many European teams carry out their winter training here), 16 tennis courts, squash courts, archery, a riding club and three heated swimming pools. There are other courses slightly further afield near Cadiz, Vejer de la Frontera etc, links to other golf courses in the region are below:

www.montecastillo.com
www.benalupgolf.com/pages/english/english.htm www.monteenmedio.com
www.golf-andalucia.net/index.htm

If you enjoy horse riding this can be arranged locally and a favourite ride is along the beaches south of the resort.

Water sports are popular here. The windsurfing world championships and other major events have been held at Tarifa.  Kite-surfing is also popular in the area and takes place at several places along the coast. Nautical sports equipment such as windsurfers, canoes, jet skis and sailing boats along with bikes can be hired from a local company. If you enjoy spending time on boats you can also take a boat trip across to Sancti Petri Island and explore the fortifications. There is also the Sancti Petri Sailing Club (Club Nautico de Sancti Petri) located close by.

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Dolphin and Whale watching is also a popular tourist attraction. You can take a boat trip to view Dolphins and Whales in their natural habitat from Tarifa or Gibraltar.

There is of course the amazing city of Cadiz to visit with its wonderful Spanish atmosphere.  Amongst many other things the Cathedral de Cadiz is worth a visit.  It is a magnificent 18th century baroque building by architect Vincent Acero and has a neoclassical interior.  The splendid tomb of Cadiz born composer Manuel de Falla lies in it and music lovers from all over the world come here to pay their respects.

Fiestas are a Spanish way of life and if there is one taking place when you are on holiday then they really are a sight to see. 

If you want something to entertain the children then there are several attractions in the area.  There are water parks including Aqua Sherry between Cadiz and Puerto de Santa Maria (tel 956 87 05 11), theme parks including Islamagica in Seville, Zoos and of course the beach!

If you enjoy a more relaxing pace of life then why not try the Spa in one of the local hotels?

For more detailed information on the area please visit:
www.chiclana.com/chiclana/ingles

For something more unusual there is a Doll Museum in Chiclana that one of our past guests highly recommends, please visit www.marindolls.com for information.

If you get bored of La Barrosa (which is very unlikely) then there are so many other places to see.  Seville with its wonderful architecture and romantic ambience, Jerez with its May Horse Fair, Sherry bodegas and Grand Prix track, El Puerto de Santa Maria which has a Casino, Vejer with its white-washed houses and winding cobbled streets, the list is endless ....