Cortadura Beach(Playa Cortadura)

Located in the port city of Cadiz, Playa de La Cortadura is a two-and-a-half-mile long, wide, and beige colored beach that is situated in front of the Bay of Cadiz.  Also known as Playa de La Cortadura Beach, Playa de La Cortadura has been awarded Blue Flag by the European Union.  Playa de La Cortadura is on the south side of Puerta Tierra’s Old Town which is a well-known historic gateway in Cadiz that was built in 1732.  Puerta Tierra’s Old Town features light-and-sound shows at night and motion videos showcasing the city’s Mayan heritage that are projected on its walls.  Despite being close to such a popular tourist spot, Playa de La Cortadura is a quiet beach if you are looking to get away from the hustle of the city.  Playa de La Cortadura is backed by sand dunes and runs along a promenade that features palm trees, souvenir shops, restaurants, bars, and other small shops.

Playa de La Cortadura offers many amenities including lifeguards, restrooms, showers, wooden walkways, and surf schools.

There are many fun activities at Playa de La Cortadura including swimming, surfing, boating, kayaking, beach exploration, sunbathing, and beach walking.

Getting to Playa de La Cortadura is very easy – the beach’s free parking lot is located at Av. Vía Augusta Julia, 100, 11011 Cádiz and is in front of the beach.

If you are looking for attractions near Playa de La Cortadura, you can drive 10 minutes to Arco Del Populo, a historical landmark that is a popular archway in Cadiz – its interior walls are styled to match with the building techniques of Islamic walls of the 10th and 11th Century.  Santa Catalina Castle is a 17th Century Italian-styled castle with a star-shaped floor that was built on a large rock and served as a military prison from 1769 to shortly before 1991.  Gran Teatro Falla is a performing arts theater that is located at Pl. Fragela, s/n, 11003 Cádiz and hosts many plays and concerts throughout the year – it also hosts the Carnival of Cadiz, one of the best carnivals in Spain that occurs every February.  Another great attraction near Playa de La Cortadura is Cadiz Museum that is located in an old Franciscan convent and modern building and houses a very popular 17th Century Spanish collection including paintings, traditional puppets, and archeological artifacts. 

If you get hungry, there are many restaurants within a 12-minute drive of Playa de La Cortadura.  Mariscos Ortiz has a nice menu including pizza, steaks, shrimp potato, desserts, coffee, and cocktails – it is well-known for its gelato, coffee, friendly staff, and affordable prices.  Chiringuito Nahubeach is a Mediterranean restaurant that features meat items, lamb burgers, sandwiches, French fries, and drinks.  The restaurant is popular for its salads, panna cotta, tiramisu cakes, sangria, and wine.  Moana Beach Bar – Restaurant is a Spanish-Mediterranean restaurant with a homely decor, indoor as well as outdoor seating, amazing water views, and an extensive wine list.  Moana Beach Bar – Restaurant serves monkfish, laing, octopus, cortado, fruitcakes, and ice cream.  Another good restaurant near Playa de La Cortadura is Ventorrillo El Chato serves fritos, plancha, meat items, lamb chops, fish, and pouting in a shaded patio setting on a terrace with city views. 

If you are looking for a hotel near Playa de La Cortadura, you can drive 12 minutes to the 4-Star Hotel Playa Victoria Cadiz that is located in front of the Bay of Cadiz and has a variety of on-site facilities including a pool, bar, buffet restaurant, gym, and nightclub.  Hotel Spa Cadiz Plaza is a 4-Star hotel with 60 rooms and suites with modern facilities and is surrounded by restaurants and cafes – it also has a nice bar.  If you are looking for affordable hotels near Playa de La Cortadura, the 4-Star Hotel Monte Puertatierra welcomes pets, has a pool, bar, spa, restaurant, and fitness center, and provides its guests with a terrace with city views – and Plaza Minas Suites is a 3-Star hotel with spacious rooms featuring light-colored walls and flower decorations.  Plaza Minas Suites offers a pool and hiking, diving, and fishing tours.