Chiclana de la Frontera is located in the Andalusian province of Cádiz. Situated in the south of the Gaditanian Bay, its coast is washed by the Atlantic Ocean.
Chiclana is in a half hour drive from Jerez airport, and in an hour and a half from the one in Seville. The lesser developed areas of Tarifa, Zahara de los Atunes and Conil de la frontera surround Chiclana.
Through out Chiclana beaches, pinewoods and salt marshes can be seen in its landscape: marshes with a high ecological value, which are part of the protected area known as the Natural Park of the Bay of Cádiz; the long sandy beaches have favoured the development of a high-quality tourism; the pinewoods alongside the coast of Chiclana are the ideal complement for the beaches, sea and country in perfect harmony.
In the interior of chiclana, vineyards, oak woods and meadows are part of the landscape; there exist also little natural reserves and lakes, as the ones called Jeli and Montellano, where many different bird species breed, some of them in danger of extinction.
In six kilometers from the coast, the urban center of Chiclana has all public services and equipments, social, transport, cultural, etc. It also offers important touristic attractions: monuments, an important comercial area, markets, handicrafts, wine cellars, restaurants, bars, etc.
The Urbanistion of Novo Sancti Petri has become popular over recent years and grown to encompass the beautiful beach area of La Barrossa. the Hotels of Novo Sancti Petri are some of the finest on the Costa del la Luz.
Chiclan benefits from a mild climate and temperatures without sharp oscillations, little rain and more than 3,000 hours of sun a year.
Chiclana is an agricultural and traditional town, with good wines and medicinal waters "Springs of Fuente Amarga". Its urban structure is of a typical Andalusian style, with narrow streets and courtyards full of flowers. Chiclana preserves the most genuine customs and traditions of Low Andalusia: the processions, bullfighting, flamenco, wine production, the snacks at noon... are present in the daily life of its inhabitants. In its gastronomy, the Chiclana cabbage of Tagaminas stands out as well as the almond pies made by the Augustinian nuns.
