Chiclana de la Frontera
Spain · AndalusiaES
Municipality in Andalusia, Spain
Chiclana de la Frontera is a town and municipality in southwest Spain, in the province of Cádiz, Andalucía, near the Gulf of Cádiz. It belongs to the association of municipalities of the Bay of Cádiz, the provincial capital of Cádiz, Jerez de la Frontera, San Fernando, El Puerto de Santa María, Puerto Real and Rota which form the third largest metropolitan area in Andalusia, behind Seville and Málaga, and the twelfth largest in Spain. It is located 20 kilometres south-east of Cádiz, and borders the municipalities of San Fernando and Puerto Real to the north and Conil de la Frontera to the south. In 1877, the municipality's population was 11,677; in 2012, it was 81,473. It has a surface area is 203 square kilometres (78 sq mi) and a population density of 401 inhabitants / km2. The average elevation is 11 metres (36 ft) above sea level. The economy depends largely upon modern industry, especially salt processing, and tourism, and the municipality is known for its beaches such as the 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) long Playa de la Barrosa, hotels and golf courses in the resort of Novo Sancti Petri. The municipality contains the largest number of hotel beds in the Province of Cádiz and the Costa de la Luz. The town's newspaper, Viva Chiclana is distributed on Thursday mornings.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 90,864
- Coordinates
- 36.420, -6.144
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Elevation
- 11 m
Overview of Chiclana de la Frontera
Chiclana de la Frontera is the kind of mid-sized city you find in Andalusia, Spain. About 90,864 people are based here. And it shows in how much there is to see. The local offer centres on nature. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Chiclana de la Frontera
Nature in Chiclana de la Frontera
(1)The nature shortlist for Chiclana de la Frontera: Beaches. It is a direct read of Chiclana de la Frontera's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Chiclana de la Frontera
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes.
Getting there & around
A medium-sized centre, Chiclana de la Frontera is best entered by regional transport and crossed on foot. Set your clock to Europe/Madrid on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Chiclana de la Frontera that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chiclana de la Frontera known for?
- Travellers associate Chiclana de la Frontera with nature. It sits in Andalusia, Spain and counts about 90,864 residents.
- What can you do in Chiclana de la Frontera?
- Chiclana de la Frontera is tagged with Beaches, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Chiclana de la Frontera?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes.
- Where is Chiclana de la Frontera located?
- Chiclana de la Frontera belongs to Andalusia, Spain, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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