Playa de La Caleta (La Caleta Beach), Cadiz (must see)
There are over 66 beaches dotting the island, but let鈥檚 be honest鈥擫a Caleta steals the spotlight. Nestled between the Castle of Santa Catalina and the Castle of San Sebastian, this little slice of paradise doesn鈥檛 just rest on its laurels鈥攊t proudly waves its blue flag every year, flaunting sparkling clean waters and pristine facilities.
It鈥檚 popular, to say the least, so don鈥檛 expect a secluded getaway鈥攂ut hey, when you鈥檝e got sunsets that can stop traffic and views that practically scream 鈥淚nstagram,鈥� who鈥檚 complaining?
The two castles that flank the beach are certainly impressive鈥攏o surprise there. But if you鈥檙e after true eye candy, head to the Spa of Our Lady of La Palma and Real. Built in the early 20th century, it was once a neglected relic, but it鈥檚 been resurrected and is now home to the Subaquatic Archaeology Centre of the Andalusian Historical Institute. Because, apparently, even spas need a little depth.
Historically speaking, La Caleta was once the link between the two islands of ancient Cadiz. Phoenician boats landed here, and let鈥檚 just say they didn鈥檛 just drop off some fish鈥攖his beach is practically built on history. From ancient shipwrecks to buried treasures, this is the birthplace of C谩diz.
It鈥檚 not just history buffs who are drawn to La Caleta鈥攖he beach has also served as a movie star. You鈥檝e seen it in 007鈥檚 James Bond: Die Another Day. The scene with Halle Berry in a bikini and Pierce Brosnan sipping a mojito at La Habana? Spoiler alert鈥攊t was shot right here in La Caleta, C谩diz. So if you鈥檙e looking for a place that鈥檚 part historical treasure and part silver-screen legend, grab your sunscreen and head to La Caleta鈥攚here the past, present, and movie magic collide.
It鈥檚 popular, to say the least, so don鈥檛 expect a secluded getaway鈥攂ut hey, when you鈥檝e got sunsets that can stop traffic and views that practically scream 鈥淚nstagram,鈥� who鈥檚 complaining?
The two castles that flank the beach are certainly impressive鈥攏o surprise there. But if you鈥檙e after true eye candy, head to the Spa of Our Lady of La Palma and Real. Built in the early 20th century, it was once a neglected relic, but it鈥檚 been resurrected and is now home to the Subaquatic Archaeology Centre of the Andalusian Historical Institute. Because, apparently, even spas need a little depth.
Historically speaking, La Caleta was once the link between the two islands of ancient Cadiz. Phoenician boats landed here, and let鈥檚 just say they didn鈥檛 just drop off some fish鈥攖his beach is practically built on history. From ancient shipwrecks to buried treasures, this is the birthplace of C谩diz.
It鈥檚 not just history buffs who are drawn to La Caleta鈥攖he beach has also served as a movie star. You鈥檝e seen it in 007鈥檚 James Bond: Die Another Day. The scene with Halle Berry in a bikini and Pierce Brosnan sipping a mojito at La Habana? Spoiler alert鈥攊t was shot right here in La Caleta, C谩diz. So if you鈥檙e looking for a place that鈥檚 part historical treasure and part silver-screen legend, grab your sunscreen and head to La Caleta鈥攚here the past, present, and movie magic collide.
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Playa de La Caleta (La Caleta Beach) on Map
Sight Name: Playa de La Caleta (La Caleta Beach)
Sight Location: Cadiz, Spain (See walking tours in Cadiz)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Cadiz, Spain (See walking tours in Cadiz)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Cadiz, Spain
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Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
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Travel Distance: 4.3 Km or 2.7 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.3 Km or 2.7 Miles
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Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles