Barbate

Barbate is a coastal municipality in Cádiz Province that stretches along the Atlantic with sandy beaches and an active fishing harbor. The landscape features dramatic cliffs rising about 100 meters (330 feet) above sea level that shape the town's distinctive appearance.

The settlement began in Roman times as a fishing center where ancient peoples developed techniques to preserve fish through salt. These preservation methods shaped the town's economy for centuries and remain connected to its fishing heritage today.

Tuna fishing shapes the identity of this coastal town, and fishermen still use traditional methods passed down through families. Visitors can watch the boats and see how the community centers around this ancient trade.

The harbor area has a well-equipped marina with boat services and refueling facilities for visitors with vessels. The best time to explore the beaches and cliffs is during the warmer months when weather conditions are most stable.

A protected natural park here combines pine forests on the clifftops, salt marshes below, and direct ocean access in one area. This mix of three different environments in close proximity offers visitors an unusual range of landscapes to explore.

Location: Cádiz Province

Capital city: Barbate

Elevation above the sea: 14 m

Part of: districte notarial de Chiclana de la Frontera, Mancomunidad de Municipios de la Comarca de La Janda, La Janda

Shares border with: Vejer de la Frontera, Tarifa

Website: http://barbate.es

GPS coordinates: 36.18997,-5.92010

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:14