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Playa de Santa María del Mar (Cádiz)
4.7★ · 4,202 Google ratings, Andalusia
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Underground garage · 300 m away
Walk
30 m · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 450 m away
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
3.4 km of shoreline
Sand
200 m from the water to the back
Map of Playa de Santa María del Mar (Cádiz)
Guide
Good to know
Expect strong Atlantic waves
This is the best surfing beach in Cádiz with consistent swell, but waves can be rough for casual swimmers.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2016–2026
Arrive early to avoid crowds
Summer afternoons and weekends draw large crowds, but mornings and weekdays remain nearly empty.
Bring your own shade and gear
Sun loungers and umbrellas are not provided free, though some beach vendors rent them for around 19 euros.
Check air quality on windy days
One visitor reported a strong diesel or smog smell on a Saturday, possibly from nearby industrial activity.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
27.3°C · partly cloudy
Wind
16 km/h from the SE
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 10:35 PM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Spain
🅿 Parking 300 m from the listing
🌊 Water 30 m away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 450 m away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Playa de Santa María del Mar (Cádiz)?
The nearest mapped parking area is 300 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Playa de Santa María del Mar (Cádiz)?
30 m in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Playa de Santa María del Mar (Cádiz) have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 450 m from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
