Cortadura, La Victoria, Sta. Maria del Mar, and La Caleta. Each of the different and quality beaches in Cadiz, Spain on the Costa de la Luz.
La Cortadura Beach
This is the longest beach in Cadiz. It's nearly 4000m long and 60m wide. It stretches all the way from Cortadura to Torregorda. In total there is nearly 550,000 square meteres of beach here. La Cortadura is located south of Cádiz; it goes all the way to the -su-interior-pueblos-blancos,town of San Fernando.
It's a virgin beach; considered to be one of the most unspoilt in the area. The sand is gold and very fine. It was formed by a series of sand dunes...the seabed is covered in rocks. La Cortadura has been awarded seven blue flags.
La Victoria Beach
La Victoria is the main city beach. It's very popular and well known. In 1987 it recieved a white flag and has maintained very high standards ever since.
It's located on the western side of the isthmus, where the city stands. To the north of the beach there is a rocky reef. The beach is 2,500 metres long and 185 metres wide. It has a beautiful promenade that stretches from one end of the city to the other. You'll see locals and tourists walking on the promenade all year round.
La Caleta Beach
This is probably the 2nd most popular beach in Cádiz. It's located in the Vina area and occupies a space of 23,000 square metres. It's 450 metres long and 50 metres wide. It gets very busy during the hot summer months.
There is a promenade that stretches from one end of the beach to the other. In 1997 it recieved its first white flag.
Santa María del Mar Beach
This is the most northern beach in the city. It's 400 metres long and spans the length of the city's ancient walls.