Playa de Cala Sardina, Mediterranean beach in San Roque, Spain
Playa de Cala Sardina is a 900 meter long beach with dark sand punctuated by rocky outcrops and bordered by natural grassland. The shore features both open swimming areas and rocky coves framed by grass-covered cliffs.
This location marks where the Cadiz region meets the Mediterranean for the first time along the coast, situated at a territorial boundary. The surrounding area has been a strategic point between Europe and Africa for centuries.
The beach holds a special place for locals as a meeting point where you can enjoy fresh seafood at casual beach bars while looking out at three different countries across the water.
The beach has full accessibility with ramps, amphibious chairs, designated parking, showers, and lifeguards during summer. Facilities vary with the seasons, so visiting during warmer months ensures all services are available.
On clear days, visitors can see three different countries from this single viewpoint: Gibraltar to the north, Morocco's Mount Musa to the south, and Ceuta in the distance. Few places along Spain's coast offer such a compressed geography lesson.
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