Chiclana de la Frontera

Brief History

Located in the south of Cádiz Bay, in an area of 203 square kilometres, Chiclana de la Frontera has a history very similar to that of Cádiz. Archaelogical remains have been found from both the Paleolithic and Calcolithic times indicating the exsistance of early settlements in this region. Phenician, roman and punic remains have also been found in the area and these can be observed at the Archaeological Museum in Cádiz. Chiclana did not start to prosper until the discovery of America when ships left Cádiz carrying locally made wines. The area continued to prosper until 1810 when the area was occupied for two years by the French. Chiclana then took a long time to recover from the aftermath of war and it was only in the mid 19th century that the area was frequented as a holiday hot spot for the aristocracy and the wealthy. This still continues today and now Chiclana has one of the largest collection of hotels along this stretch of coastline. Somehow however, whilst the rest of the costas have been developing and building at an alarming rate, the Costa de la Luz has remained largely hidden by the rest of the world. It is only in recent times that other nationalities have started to buy property in the region and as a result the infrastructure is also growing.

Local Weather

Chiclana de la Frontera and the Costa de la Luz has one of the best year round temperatures in Spain (an average of 20 degrees celsius) and an average of 360 days of sunshine a year. Having said this, temperatures can reach 35+ degrees celsius in July and August, so it's not for the faint hearted.

Places of Interests

- Sancti Petri Island, Chiclana de la Frontera

- Cádiz (Historical Centre & Narrow Street Shopping)

- Jerez de la Frontera (Bodega Tours & Very Historical Centre)

- Arcos de la Frontera, Medina Sidonia or Vejer de la Frontera (White hill top towns)

- Conil de la Frontera (Beautiful sweeping white sandy beach)

- Tarifa (Surfers Paradise)

- Sanlucar de Barrameda (Beach Horse Racing in August, check dates)

- Tangiers, Morocco (Day trip shopping and haggling)