What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de la Cortina?

The Playa de la Cortina is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Playa de la Cortina?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa de la Cortina, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Playa de la Cortina good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Playa de la Cortina does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

Is the Playa de la Cortina good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa de la Cortina secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa de la Cortina?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa de la Cortina.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Hostal Mar de Frente is the closest place located 1100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de la Cortina?

There are 713 places to stay in the Playa de la Cortina area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa de la Cortina include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=281068&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">El Palomar de la Brena</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3284649&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sahaba Zahora</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1979083&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Capitaine Lucas</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3299265&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casas Kala</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1678719&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa 'La Brena'. Surf,sol y relax.</a></li></ul>

How far is the Playa de la Cortina from parking?

The Playa de la Cortina has no parking spot and you have to walk along the trail for half a kilometer to reach the beach.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa de la Cortina?

There are 4 attractions near Playa de la Cortina that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Las Cortinas - Los Caños located in 0.3 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa de la Cortina?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa de la Cortina is August. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 15°C and water 16°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa de la Cortina (Cadiz) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa de la Cortina (Cadiz) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

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Photo of Playa de la Cortina with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Playa de la Cortina located in natural area

Playa de la Cortina

Los Canos de Meca, Spain

4.1

#350 out of 396 in Andalusia 10

Free entrance Virgin beach Bright fine sand Deserted Fine sand bottom

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4.2km

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4.7km

Hiking Area Camino San Ambrosio

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Bar Hostal Mar de Frente

9 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant La Pequeña Lulú bistro

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Hotel Restaurante La Breña

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Bar Majales Del Sol

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Bar Restaurante El Caña

6.2 - Pleasant 1.6km

Bar La Ola

7.4 - Good 1.6km

Restaurant Los Niños

1.6km

Bar La Jaima

8.4 - Very good 1.7km

Bar Chiringuito la corriente

8.6 - Excellent 1.7km

Supermarket Supermercado Los Caños

1.6km

Supermarket Bungalows La Abuelita

2.2km

Supermarket Express Los Caños de Meca

2.2km

Supermarket Supermercado Trafalgar

2.6km

Supermarket Autoservicio La Marea

2.6km

Store Supermercado Cruzado

4.7km

Supermarket Supermercado Coviran, Camping Caños de Meca

4.7km

Supermarket Supermercados El Jamón

6km

Supermarket Supermercados Dia

6.1km

Tourist Attraction Las Cortinas - Los Caños

9.4 - Excellent 120m

Tourist Attraction Cliff Barbate

9.6 - Exceptional 590m

Tourist Attraction Mirador Torre del Tajo - Medio Ambiente

1.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa Villa de Guadalupe

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Área Recreativa El Jarillo

9 - Excellent 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Aussichtspunkt

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Caños de Meca

9 - Excellent 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Cala de Varadero

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa de los acantilados

8 - Very good 3.7km

Historical Landmark Torre de Meca

2.6km

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About

Playa de la Cortina is located on the Strait of Gibraltar (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 86th place out of 91 beaches in the Cádiz region 47.4 km away from its center, the city of Cadiz. It is one of the beaches of Barbate settlement, just 6.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

Weather

history

+26 ^o C +18 ^o C

Air temperature

5.2 M/S

Wind

+22 ^o C

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Barbate • 6.6 km

Map of beach

Park Brisa

2.6km

Park Parque Natural Cabo de Trafalgar

3.1km

Hiking Area Tour-SenderoBarbate

3.1km

Park La Breña y Marismas del Barbate Natural Park

3.7km

Hiking Area Sendero Las Breñas

4.2km

Park Explanada de entrada al sendero

4.2km

Hiking Area Parquin playa hierbabuena

4.3km

Hiking Area Barbate Pinar de la Brena

4.7km

Hiking Area Camino San Ambrosio

5km

Bar Hostal Mar de Frente

9 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant La Pequeña Lulú bistro

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Hotel Restaurante La Breña

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Bar Majales Del Sol

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Bar Restaurante El Caña

6.2 - Pleasant 1.6km

Bar La Ola

7.4 - Good 1.6km

Restaurant Los Niños

1.6km

Bar La Jaima

8.4 - Very good 1.7km

Bar Chiringuito la corriente

8.6 - Excellent 1.7km

Supermarket Supermercado Los Caños

1.6km

Supermarket Bungalows La Abuelita

2.2km

Supermarket Express Los Caños de Meca

2.2km

Supermarket Supermercado Trafalgar

2.6km

Supermarket Autoservicio La Marea

2.6km

Store Supermercado Cruzado

4.7km

Supermarket Supermercado Coviran, Camping Caños de Meca

4.7km

Supermarket Supermercados El Jamón

6km

Supermarket Supermercados Dia

6.1km

Tourist Attraction Las Cortinas - Los Caños

9.4 - Excellent 120m

Tourist Attraction Cliff Barbate

9.6 - Exceptional 590m

Tourist Attraction Mirador Torre del Tajo - Medio Ambiente

1.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa Villa de Guadalupe

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Área Recreativa El Jarillo

9 - Excellent 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Aussichtspunkt

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Caños de Meca

9 - Excellent 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Cala de Varadero

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa de los acantilados

8 - Very good 3.7km

Historical Landmark Torre de Meca

2.6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.1km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Capitaine Lucas

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1.8km from the beach

7.6 Very good

Duplex One

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Barbate • 8.1km from center

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2.7km from the beach

8.1 Very good

Casas Kala

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Vejer de la Frontera • 8.9km from center

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Nice Apartment In Barbate With Outdoor Swimming Pool, Wifi And 1 Bedrooms

3.1km from the beach

1 Bad

Nice Apartment In Barbate With Outdoor Swimming Pool, Wifi And 1 Bedrooms

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Barbate • 5.6km from center

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3.1km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Casa 'La Brena'. Surf,sol y relax.

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Barbate • 9.3km from center

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3.2km from the beach

Beautiful Apartment In Barbate With Outdoor Swimming Pool, Wifi And 1 Bedrooms

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Barbate • 5.3km from center

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3.2km from the beach

Stunning Apartment In Barbate With Wifi, Swimming Pool And 2 Bedrooms

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Barbate • 5.3km from center

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3.3km from the beach

7.6 Very good

Mi Cachito

Holiday Park/Caravan Park

Vejer de la Frontera • 9.3km from center

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3.7km from the beach

8.4 Very good

El Palomar de la Brena

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Barbate • 5.2km from center

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4.1km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Casa-2 Mar y Sombra

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Located at nearest locality

Barbate • 10.1km from center

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4.2km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Casas Arena y Mar

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Located at nearest locality

Barbate • 10.2km from center

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4.5km from the beach

6.4 Pleasant

Sahaba Zahora

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Vejer de la Frontera • 10.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.9 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1km 13 min walk

Playa de los Castillejos

6.8 Good

1km 14 min walk

Playa canos de meca

7.9 Very good

1.9km 25 min walk

Playa de Guadalupe

5.9 Pleasant

3.3km

Playa de los Canos de Meca

7.7 Very good

3.9km

Playa del Faro

7.1 Good

4.1km

Playa Faro de Trafalgar

6.9 Good

4.8km

Playa de la Hierbabuena

5.9 Pleasant

Popular beach 5.3km

Zahora Beach Playa de Zahora

6.8 Good

Localities

Nearest

Barbate • 6.6km

Main locality of province

Cadiz • 47.4km

Transport

Airport

CDZ • 48.1km

Bus Station

Apeadero De Autobuses Conil • 14km

Train Station

Estación de tren Pelagatos • 28.5km

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Talia M.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

It's worth the effort to make the 20-minute trek from Lulu Beach, over stones and small coves, up and down, to get to this serene, unspoiled paradise. Once you arrive, the tranquility and beauty of the beach will take your breath away!

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Marcelo Ponce

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

A lovely, peaceful spot with its golden fine sand, like all the other beaches in the area. Unfortunately, it seems that some people are disregarding the municipal laws and bringing their dogs with them, which is not only a nuisance but also a bit of an eyesore, as you can often spot their owners covering up the mess their pets have made in the sand.

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Miles Holmwood

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

Reaching La Cortina is an adventure, with 30-40 minutes of climbing and hiking required depending on the water level. It is advisable to wear bathing shoes as you will need to traverse stones and smaller plateaus, and even wait in the water at times. But when you finally arrive, you will be rewarded with a curtain of fresh, cold water over one of the little caves - hence the name 'curtain'. also blessed with golden fine sand, making it the perfect destination for a great experience in a stunning location.

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Kenny Struthers

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

Stunning if you appreciate wide-open spaces and wildflowers.

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Marcelo Rodas

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

This secluded beach is nestled between cliffs and can only be accessed by boat or a 20-30 minute walk from Los Castillejos beach. Careful navigation is required as some sections require jumping between rocks, and it's best to go when the tide is low. Along the way, you'll find large rocks that have fallen from the cliffs, some of which contain fossils. At the end of the beach, you'll be greeted by spectacular curtains of freshwater cascading down from the cliffs - hence the name. Best of all, it's free to enter for the public.