Hotels near La Caleta Beach

La Caleta is Cádiz's best-loved beach, a small crescent of golden sand cradled between two castles right in the heart of the old town. Framed by the elegant Balneario bathhouse pavilion, it has starred in films - including a James Bond outing standing in for Cuba - and remains a favourite spot for locals to watch the sunset.

A causeway from one end leads out to the Castillo de San Sebastián, a fortress on a rocky islet reached by a long stone walkway over the sea. Standing between the two forts with the Atlantic all around, La Caleta feels like the romantic heart of maritime Cádiz.

Pro Tip: The beach is small and fills fast, so come early or use it as a sunset spot instead. Walk the causeway to the Castillo de San Sebastián for the best views back at the city skyline.