Costa de la Luz

Costa de la Luz

Is a relatively natural and unspolit province of Spain

The Costa de la Luz in english (Coast of light), is the western coast of the Andalucía coastline in Spain and faces out to the Atlantic Ocean. The typical beaches on the Costa de la Luz are more expansive and backed by sand dunes and pine trees. The sand is thiner and more golden colour than the neighbouring Costa del Sol. The temperatures are slightly milder than the rest of Spain and the often strong Atlantic winds and waves are favoured in Tarifa by wind surfers and surfboarders alike. Cadiz and Sevilla are very ancient cities and Jerez de la Frontera is capital of the sherry world.

Cadiz is a city bustling with life. To get to know it properly, it's best to walk slowly through its streets, to chat with its inhabitants, to amble through the parks and avenues to admire thousand-year-old trees, and to enjoy its atmosphere on open-air terraces and in busy bars... but always with a marked Andalusian touch.

Known as a city by the sea flooded with light, the walls of the "Puertas de Tierra" (Land Gates) clearly separate the modern part from the old; the latter has narrow streets, small squares and traditional areas such as "La Viña", the old fishermen's quarter where you can sample the famous "fried fish", and "El Mentidero" or "Santa María", the very heart of flamenco singing, and San Juan de Dios Square, where you can still hire traditional horse-drawn carriages; don't miss the old medieval town, "El Pópulo".

The Old City is a historic complex full of monuments; the main businesses and shopping can also be found here. Check out Caleta beach with its path on top of the reef and, separated by the Castles of St Catalina and St Sebastian, Pascual Pery, the Yacht Club with a port for pleasure boats. The new part has modern buildings, avenues, and the seafront; there is an industrial park and the shipyard. There are beautiful beaches - Victoria, St María del Mar and Cortadura - and malls, a naval club, and a soccer field with sports facilities.

The Bay of Cadiz and its beaches are ideal for all water sports. The pleasant temperature of its waters and its constant breeze make it ideal for important nautical events every year.Outside the actual city is the renowned Costa de la Luz, famous for its powdery white sand beaches, unspoilt countryside and delicious seafood. Inland there are many beautiful white villages (pueblos) including Tarifa, Chiclana, Jimena de la Frontera. Visit the beautiful city of Jerez (famous for its sherry) and stunning natural parks, Grazalema and Los Alcornales. All in all, Cadiz has much to see and enjoy.

Chiclana de la Frontera is situated on the Atlantic coast of Cadiz and on the Wine Route, Chiclana is reached on the highway N-340 Cádiz-Málaga. It is easily accessible from Cadiz and the Costa del Sol by bus. Chiclana is an agricultural and traditional town with a population of about 49,000. Enjoy its good wines and medicinal waters "Springs of Fuente Amarga".

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