What is the water and sand quality of the Playa del Faro?

The coastline of Playa del Faro is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Playa del Faro?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa del Faro, 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 del Faro good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Playa del Faro is partially protected from waves.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Playa del Faro for swimming is very positive.

Is the Playa del Faro 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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Playa del Faro secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Playa del Faro is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. 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.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa del Faro?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa del Faro.There are 4 restaurants nearby.OHANA is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa del Faro?

There are 1268 places to stay in the Playa del Faro area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa del Faro include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3284649&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sahaba Zahora</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=584053&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Habitaciones Sajorami Beach</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><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><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=4533627&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa-2 Mar y Sombra</a></li></ul>

How far is the Playa del Faro from parking?

The Playa del Faro has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa del Faro?

There are 4 attractions near Playa del Faro that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Trafalgar Lighthouse located in 0.2 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa del Faro?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa del Faro 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 del Faro (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 del Faro (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.

Photo of Playa del Faro with bright sand surface

Photo of Playa del Faro with blue water surface

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Photo of Playa del Faro with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Playa del Faro located in natural area

Photo of Playa del Faro surrounded by mountains

Photo of Playa del Faro - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Playa del Faro

Faro Beach

Los Caños de Meca, Spain

7.1

#182 out of 396 in Andalusia 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Deserted Perfect for swimming Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Vejer de la Frontera • 9.9 km

Map of beach

Park Parque Natural Cabo de Trafalgar

820m

Park Brisa

2.1km

Hiking Area Camino San Ambrosio

2.9km

Hiking Area Carril Joaquin Perez

4.4km

Hiking Area Tour-SenderoBarbate

6.8km

Park La Breña y Marismas del Barbate Natural Park

7.4km

Hiking Area Sendero Las Breñas

7.9km

Park Explanada de entrada al sendero

7.9km

Hiking Area Parquin playa hierbabuena

8km

Restaurant OHANA

9 - Excellent 800m

Bar Bar restaurante Las Dunas

8.2 - Very good 830m

Bar Rapanui Beach Club

8.2 - Very good 870m

Bar Cafe del Mar

7.4 - Good 880m

Bar Bar camping de Trafalgar

5.6 - Pleasant 880m

Bar La Batalla

7.6 - Very good 1000m

Bar Chiringuito La Rubia

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Bar Levante Street Food

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Cafe INSTALACIONES ELECTRICAS TRAFALGAR

9.4 - Excellent 1.1km

Supermarket Supermercado Trafalgar

1.2km

Supermarket Autoservicio La Marea

1.2km

Supermarket Express Los Caños de Meca

1.5km

Supermarket Bungalows La Abuelita

1.5km

Supermarket Supermercado Los Caños

2km

Store Supermercado Cruzado

2.2km

Supermarket Supermercado Coviran, Camping Caños de Meca

2.2km

Supermarket Supermercados El Jamón

9.7km

Supermarket Supermercados Dia

9.8km

Tourist Attraction Trafalgar Lighthouse

200m

Tourist Attraction Monument eines Schiltkrötenkopfes

9 - Excellent 200m

Tourist Attraction CoastSnap Trafalgar

8 - Very good 240m

Tourist Attraction Torre Tombolo Trafalgar

9 - Excellent 240m

Tourist Attraction Cala de Varadero

440m

Tourist Attraction Playa del Faro de Trafalgar

9.2 - Excellent 460m

Tourist Attraction Caños de Meca

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa de zahora

9.4 - Excellent 1.2km

Tourist Attraction Chalet Faro Trafalgar

1.3km

Historical Landmark Torre de Meca

2.1km

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About

Playa del Faro is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 59th place out of 91 beaches in the Cádiz region 45.1 km away from its center, the city of Cadiz. It is one of the beaches of Vejer de la Frontera settlement, just 9.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+28 ^o C +19 ^o C

Air temperature

4.8 M/S

Wind

+22 ^o C

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Vejer de la Frontera • 9.9 km

Map of beach

Park Parque Natural Cabo de Trafalgar

820m

Park Brisa

2.1km

Hiking Area Camino San Ambrosio

2.9km

Hiking Area Carril Joaquin Perez

4.4km

Hiking Area Tour-SenderoBarbate

6.8km

Park La Breña y Marismas del Barbate Natural Park

7.4km

Hiking Area Sendero Las Breñas

7.9km

Park Explanada de entrada al sendero

7.9km

Hiking Area Parquin playa hierbabuena

8km

Restaurant OHANA

9 - Excellent 800m

Bar Bar restaurante Las Dunas

8.2 - Very good 830m

Bar Rapanui Beach Club

8.2 - Very good 870m

Bar Cafe del Mar

7.4 - Good 880m

Bar Bar camping de Trafalgar

5.6 - Pleasant 880m

Bar La Batalla

7.6 - Very good 1000m

Bar Chiringuito La Rubia

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Bar Levante Street Food

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Cafe INSTALACIONES ELECTRICAS TRAFALGAR

9.4 - Excellent 1.1km

Supermarket Supermercado Trafalgar

1.2km

Supermarket Autoservicio La Marea

1.2km

Supermarket Express Los Caños de Meca

1.5km

Supermarket Bungalows La Abuelita

1.5km

Supermarket Supermercado Los Caños

2km

Store Supermercado Cruzado

2.2km

Supermarket Supermercado Coviran, Camping Caños de Meca

2.2km

Supermarket Supermercados El Jamón

9.7km

Supermarket Supermercados Dia

9.8km

Tourist Attraction Trafalgar Lighthouse

200m

Tourist Attraction Monument eines Schiltkrötenkopfes

9 - Excellent 200m

Tourist Attraction CoastSnap Trafalgar

8 - Very good 240m

Tourist Attraction Torre Tombolo Trafalgar

9 - Excellent 240m

Tourist Attraction Cala de Varadero

440m

Tourist Attraction Playa del Faro de Trafalgar

9.2 - Excellent 460m

Tourist Attraction Caños de Meca

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa de zahora

9.4 - Excellent 1.2km

Tourist Attraction Chalet Faro Trafalgar

1.3km

Historical Landmark Torre de Meca

2.1km

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Located at nearest locality

Vejer de la Frontera • 8.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.8 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

510m 7 min walk

Connected beach

Playa Faro de Trafalgar

6.9 Good

950m 12 min walk

Playa de los Canos de Meca

7.7 Very good

Popular beach 2.1km

Connected beach

Zahora Beach Playa de Zahora

6.8 Good

2.1km

Playa de Guadalupe

5.9 Pleasant

2.9km

Playa canos de meca

7.9 Very good

2.9km

Playa de los Castillejos

6.8 Good

3.2km

Connected beach

Playa Mangueta

8.2 Very good

3.9km

Playa de la Cortina

4.1 Frustrating

Localities

Nearest

Vejer de la Frontera • 9.9km

Main locality of province

Cadiz • 45.1km

Transport

Airport

CDZ • 45.8km

Bus Station

Apeadero De Autobuses Conil • 12km

Train Station

Estación de tren Pelagatos • 26.8km

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Playa de la Victoria

Victoria Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green water

Spain, Cadiz 2.6 km

Playa del Faro

Faro Beach

Los Caños de Meca, Spain

Park Parque Natural Cabo de Trafalgar

Park Brisa

Hiking Area Camino San Ambrosio

Hiking Area Carril Joaquin Perez

Hiking Area Tour-SenderoBarbate

Park La Breña y Marismas del Barbate Natural Park

Hiking Area Sendero Las Breñas

Park Explanada de entrada al sendero

Hiking Area Parquin playa hierbabuena

Restaurant OHANA

Bar Bar restaurante Las Dunas

Bar Rapanui Beach Club

Bar Cafe del Mar

Bar Bar camping de Trafalgar

Bar La Batalla

Bar Chiringuito La Rubia

Bar Levante Street Food

Cafe INSTALACIONES ELECTRICAS TRAFALGAR

Supermarket Supermercado Trafalgar

Supermarket Autoservicio La Marea

Supermarket Express Los Caños de Meca

Supermarket Bungalows La Abuelita

Supermarket Supermercado Los Caños

Store Supermercado Cruzado

Supermarket Supermercado Coviran, Camping Caños de Meca

Supermarket Supermercados El Jamón

Supermarket Supermercados Dia

Tourist Attraction Trafalgar Lighthouse

Tourist Attraction Monument eines Schiltkrötenkopfes

Tourist Attraction CoastSnap Trafalgar

Tourist Attraction Torre Tombolo Trafalgar

Tourist Attraction Cala de Varadero

Tourist Attraction Playa del Faro de Trafalgar

Tourist Attraction Caños de Meca

Tourist Attraction Playa de zahora

Tourist Attraction Chalet Faro Trafalgar

Historical Landmark Torre de Meca

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Weather

Vejer de la Frontera, Andalusia, Cádiz

Park Parque Natural Cabo de Trafalgar

Park Brisa

Hiking Area Camino San Ambrosio

Hiking Area Carril Joaquin Perez

Hiking Area Tour-SenderoBarbate

Park La Breña y Marismas del Barbate Natural Park

Hiking Area Sendero Las Breñas

Park Explanada de entrada al sendero

Hiking Area Parquin playa hierbabuena

Restaurant OHANA

Bar Bar restaurante Las Dunas

Bar Rapanui Beach Club

Bar Cafe del Mar

Bar Bar camping de Trafalgar

Bar La Batalla

Bar Chiringuito La Rubia

Bar Levante Street Food

Cafe INSTALACIONES ELECTRICAS TRAFALGAR

Supermarket Supermercado Trafalgar

Supermarket Autoservicio La Marea

Supermarket Express Los Caños de Meca

Supermarket Bungalows La Abuelita

Supermarket Supermercado Los Caños

Store Supermercado Cruzado

Supermarket Supermercado Coviran, Camping Caños de Meca

Supermarket Supermercados El Jamón

Supermarket Supermercados Dia

Tourist Attraction Trafalgar Lighthouse

Tourist Attraction Monument eines Schiltkrötenkopfes

Tourist Attraction CoastSnap Trafalgar

Tourist Attraction Torre Tombolo Trafalgar

Tourist Attraction Cala de Varadero

Tourist Attraction Playa del Faro de Trafalgar

Tourist Attraction Caños de Meca

Tourist Attraction Playa de zahora

Tourist Attraction Chalet Faro Trafalgar

Historical Landmark Torre de Meca