El Puerto de Santa María

Overview of El Puerto

Opposite Cádiz, this traditionally somewhat bourgeois town has a charming old centre. It is also popular in season for its beautiful beaches.

Key facts

• Type of place: city.

• Tourist interest: ★ (worth a stop if you are in the area).

• Location:

• Distances:

• Local time: Heure : El Puerto de Santa María.

• Population: 88,430 inhabitants (2017).

• Area: 159.34 km².

• Altitude: sea level.

• Website: http://www.turismoelpuerto.com/

History of El Puerto de Santa María

What to see and do in El Puerto

In the surrounding area

Climate and weather

Although the town is on the Atlantic coast, its climate can be considered Mediterranean, with dry, hot summers and mild winters (some rain in late autumn and spring). Sunshine is almost constant. Thanks to the sea, the climate remains "livable" in summer, unlike inland areas where it can be scorching in July and August—for example, in Seville, which is not far from the coast.

As is often the case, the shoulder seasons are good times to visit, though the rest of the year is not unpleasant either. Ultimately, more than the weather, it’s the tourist crowds that may influence your choice.

Sea temperature throughout the year

Getting around

How to get there

Getting around

Where to stay

Where to eat

Useful addresses

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