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Playa del Castillo
4.7★ · 90 Google ratings, Andalusia
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 550 m away
Walk
30 m · under a minute
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
5.0 km of shoreline
Map of Playa del Castillo
Guide
Good to know
Bring water sports gear
The beach is specifically recommended for water sports and has a designated dog area.
Expect stronger winds sometimes
Reviewers note easterly winds occur, though even in windy conditions the beach rates highly.
Go for sunsets and views
The beach offers over 180 degrees of sea views and is specifically praised for sunset viewing and sightlines.
Plan for a long walk
The beach extends roughly 10 kilometers one way, with the most scenic stretch from access points to Punta del Boquerón.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2016–2025
Arrive early in summer
Parking fills during peak season, though spaces exist at nearby Playa de Camposoto.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
28.4°C · partly cloudy
Wind
17 km/h from the ESE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 10:37 PM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Cádiz
🅿 Parking 550 m from the listing
🌊 Water 30 m away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Playa del Castillo?
The nearest mapped parking area is 550 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Playa del Castillo?
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 del Castillo have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
