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Playa Chica

75Very goodAguas de piscina. Sin el olor a cloro.
Tarifa·Cádiz·18° water·0 m waves+ weather
Status today: No reports
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Photos of Playa Chica

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Sea & weather

Open-Meteo Marine
0mNow
0m+1h
0m+2h
0m+3h
0m+4h
0m+5h

Sunlight

Sunrise-Sunset API
07:28Sunrise
13h 42mDaylight hours
21:10Sunset

Tides at Playa Chica today

Lunar estimate
▲ High
02:42
2.6m
▼ Low
08:55
0.3m
▲ High
15:07
2.4m
▼ Low
21:20
0.3m
Coefficient: 117Spring tides

Water and air temperature at Playa Chica

Open-Meteo
19°CAir temperature
18°CWater temperature
20°CFeels like
UV 4UV index
72%Humidity
Moderate UV. SPF 30+ See our sunscreen guide →

Wind at Playa Chica today

NESO
Speed6 km/h
Max gust14 km/h
DirectionOSO

Flag and jellyfish at Playa Chica

Open-Meteo estimate
Green flag
Calm sea, safe for swimming
Low jellyfish risk
No jellyfish expected

Water quality at Playa Chica

EEA · 2006/7/CE
Excelente
Compliant samples99%
Season2024
ClassificationExcelente (Directiva 2006/7/CE)
Actividades acuáticasSpot verificado OSM
0mPlana
Mar en calma. no apto surf
Periodo: 8s
6km/h OSO
18°C
OSM
Surf
0m · 8s · 6km/h
OSM
Windsurf
6km/h OSO
Kitesurf
Poco viento
Snorkel
5m visibilidad
Buceo
Agua 18°C · Traje 3mm
Kayak
Condiciones ideales
Visibilidad subacuática: Regular
5m de visibilidadClorofila: 0.80 mg/m³
Est.
Previsión 5 días
Hoy
Nublado
22° 14°
Seco
Sáb 2
Nublado
22° 17°
Seco
Dom 3
Niebla
21° 15°
Seco
Lun 4
Nublado
20° 16°
Seco
Mar 5
Nublado
20° 14°
Seco

How to get there

By car. open in Google Maps By public transport By bike Walking
Access typeA pie fácil
RoadN-340
Bus typeUrbano
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Algeciras (30 km.)
Tráfico, afluencia y donde aparcar, parking cercaTiempo real
36%
ocupación
Tranquila
Mejor hora hoy: 7am (17% ocupación)
12am6am12pm6pm11pm
Temporada media · Día laborable · Festivo

Restaurants near Playa Chica

OpenStreetMap · 800m
El ancla
Restaurante · 175m · €€
+34 956680913
Ver →
Bar Polideportivo
Cafetería · 197m · €€
Ver →
Dama Juanas
Restaurante · 436m · €€
Ver →
Terra Mia
Restaurante · 456m · €€· Mo-Tu, Th-Sa 12:30-24:00; Su 12:30-21:00
Ver →
La Pescadería
Restaurante · 478m · €€· Mo-Su 00:00-01:00,13:00-17:00,19:00-24:00
Ver →

Hotels near Playa Chica

OpenStreetMap · 2km
La Residencia Puerto
★★★☆☆
223m · €€
Alameda
★★★☆☆
447m · €€
DyS Hospedería
★★☆☆☆
489m · €
+34 956 62 75 06
The Melting Pot
★☆☆☆☆
497m · €
Posada Vagamundos
★★☆☆☆
528m · €

Campsites nearby

OpenStreetMap
⛺
Área de Autocaravanas de Tarifa
Autocaravanas· ★★
1.2 km · Motorhomes
Vaciado
+34616818658
⛺
Rio Jara
Camping· ★★★
4.3 km · Motorhomes · Tents
⛺
Camping Tarifa
Camping· ★★★
6.5 km · Motorhomes · Tents
Web+34956684778; +34676653689
⛺
Camping Valdevaqueros
Camping· ★★★
9.5 km · Motorhomes · Tents
⛺
Camping Valdevaqueros
Camping· ★★★
9.5 km · Motorhomes · Tents
Web+34 956684174

Facilities & services

MITECO
Sí · LifeguardSí · ShowersSí · AccessibleNo · ParkingNo · Blue FlagNo · Dogs allowedSí · ToiletsSí · Foot washersSí · BinsSí · CleaningSí · PhonesSí · Tourist officeSí · Kids areaNo · Sports areaSí · Umbrella rentalNo · Sunbed rentalNo · Nautical rentalSí · Yacht clubSí · Bars/restaurantsSí · Bus service

Information about Playa Chica

MITECO 2024
Length400 m
Average width28 m
CompositionArena
Typearena
OccupationAlto
EnvironmentUrbana
Coastal facadeUrbana
Sea conditionsAguas tranquilas / Ventosa
Protected areaYes
MunicipalityTarifa
ProvinceCádiz
RegionAndalucía
Coordinates36.008392° N, -5.606498° E
City Hall websiteVisit website
Official MITECO recordVisit website
HospitalHospital Punta Europa
Distance25 km.
Call 956025000112

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About Playa ChicaEverything you need to know ↓

Pequeña playa ubicada entre el puerto y la Isla de Tarifa con bonitas vistas aunque con no demasiado encanto para disfrutar de un baño dado el lugar en el que se encuentra y el viento reinante en la zona. Protegido por la Junta de Andalucía.

Playa Chica is one of those beaches in Cádiz that deserves a spot on your list this summer. It stretches 400 metres in length and 28 metres wide, with fine sand and waters typical of southern Spain, with very hot summers and warm water. It has lifeguard service, showers and accessible facilities, so you can visit with peace of mind. For water sports enthusiasts, you can practise surfing and windsurfing here. Please note that dogs are not allowed on this beach, especially during the high season. Check the water temperature, wave height and crowd levels before you go — everything is updated here in real time.

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Frequently asked questions about Playa Chica

How is the water at Playa Chica today?+

Water temperature at Playa Chica is 18°C with 0m waves.

What flag does Playa Chica have today?+

Green flag. Calm sea, safe for swimming.

Are there jellyfish at Playa Chica?+

Low jellyfish risk. No jellyfish expected.

How windy is it at Playa Chica?+

Wind at Playa Chica is 6 km/h with gusts of 14 km/h (OSO).

What time is high tide at Playa Chica?+

Today's high tides at Playa Chica are at 02:42 and 15:07 (2.6m). Coefficient 117, spring tides.

Is there parking near Playa Chica?+

Playa Chica does not have official parking.

Are dogs allowed at Playa Chica?+

No, dogs are not allowed at Playa Chica.

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Beach facts
Length400 m
Width28 m
SandArena
Typearena
CrowdingAlto
CALM
The sea is waiting for you
Updated · 1 May, 11:31
Best time to go
11:00-14:00
Low UV (4). Midday is perfect: warmer water