About Weather/Climate/Temperature

The weather in the area is temperate, with temperatures varying, on average, between 12°C in the winter months and 32°C in the summer months. The area has little rainfall and over 3,225 hours of sunshine annually, making Chiclana one of the sunniest places in Spain.

The average sea temperature is 17°C.

About Beaches

Casa de Alhambra is only 5 minutes (1½ Km) away from the shops and the white sands of the 8 km Barossa Beach, one of the finest, cleanest beaches in Europe and arguably the best in Spain. This beach is divided into two distinct areas. The first is the water front promenade offering a variety of excellent bars, fine restaurants and shops. The second part of the beach is untouched golden sand, which has achieved the coveted Blue Flag status for cleanliness and water quality.

About Golfing

If water sports are your passion visit Novojet for windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing, scuba diving, parasailing, fishing, boat trips, activities for disabled. Novojet is located at C.C.Novo Sancti Petri, local 7, Urb. Novo Sancti Petri, 11139 Chiclana. Tel: (0034) 956-494-932. Visit their website HERE (www.novojet.net) or e-mail: info@novojet.net

About Sailing

If water sports are your passion visit Novojet for windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing, scuba diving, parasailing, fishing, boat trips, activities for disabled. Novojet is located at C.C.Novo Sancti Petri, local 7, Urb. Novo Sancti Petri, 11139 Chiclana. Tel: (0034) 956-494-932. Visit their website HERE (www.novojet.net) or e-mail: info@novojet.net

About Airport Information

Chiclana is a half hour drive from Jerez airport, and a hour and a half from the airport in Seville or Gibraltar and about two and half hours from Malaga airport.

A new motorway is due to open in 2004 between Algeciras and Jerez, reducing the journey time to Gibraltar and Malaga. This road will also mean visitors can readily access the golf course at San Roque and Sotogrande.

There is also an excellent motorway network linking the northern ports of Spain. The ports of Santander and Bilbao are both approximately 900 miles, a journey of 12 - 14 hours by car, linking to Plymouth and Portsmouth in the UK.

About Parks

Take the family to an Aquapark. Aqualand is located just north of El Puerto de Santa María on the main road to Jeréz. Open daily from 11.00 June – September. The facilities include a pool with a wave machine, Río Bravo, 2 kamikazes, Black Hole, 6 water slides, children’s pool, and the newest attraction, the Black Hole.

There is also a restaurant, bar, children’s playground, first aid post and bus connection with El Puerto de Santa Maria and Jeréz.

About Children Activities

Novo Sancti Petri and Costa de la Luz is ideal for all sports. Here you can enjoy first class venues in beautiful surroundings and top facilities without the crowds that are becoming a feature of the Costa del Sol.

This area boasts championship golf course, the finest surfing, wind surfing and kite surfing in Spain and southern Europe and is unparralleled for its horse riding and unspoilt natural environment.

Here is a sample of the things you can do:

- Golf
- Horse riding on the surrounding white sandy beaches/ trail riding
- Dolphin & Whale watching in the straits of Gibraltar
- Reef fishing
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Kitesurfing
- Snorkeling on the Canos reef
- Visit Donana National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Shopping in Seville/Cadiz/San Fernando/Gibraltar
- Bike/Scooter hire & area exploration
- Visit Jerez de la Frontera and the Bodegas

About Family Activities

Novo Sancti Petri and Costa de la Luz is ideal for all sports. Here you can enjoy first class venues in beautiful surroundings and top facilities without the crowds that are becoming a feature of the Costa del Sol.

This area boasts championship golf course, the finest surfing, wind surfing and kite surfing in Spain and southern Europe and is unparralleled for its horse riding and unspoilt natural environment.

Here is a sample of the things you can do:

- Golf
- Horse riding on the surrounding white sandy beaches/ trail riding
- Dolphin & Whale watching in the straits of Gibraltar
- Reef fishing
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Kitesurfing
- Snorkeling on the Canos reef
- Visit Donana National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Shopping in Seville/Cadiz/San Fernando/Gibraltar
- Bike/Scooter hire & area exploration
- Visit Jerez de la Frontera and the Bodegas

About History

Nearby, in Novo Sancti Petri are all the amenities you would expect to find in a popular resort including bars, restaurants, shops and nightclubs. Browse through the local boutiques, or relax and enjoy a coffee in one of the many cafes.

Chiclana, just 10 minutes away, has something for everyone and if you are after that holiday bargain visit the busy market every Tuesday.

Nearby is the Historic city of Cadiz, a port dating back to pre roman times, or for a change you can shop at the modern shopping centre in San Fernando 20 minutes away.

Why not take a day trip to Gibraltar and do a bit of duty free shopping or for the more adventurous, have you ever been to North Africa and shopped in the Kazbar?

MARKETS & FAIRS

Each town in Andalucia boasts its own local market. Bringing colour and a chance to find that holiday bargin. See our website www.costa-luz.com for a list of some of the more local markets.

About Shopping

Nearby, in Novo Sancti Petri are all the amenities you would expect to find in a popular resort including bars, restaurants, shops and nightclubs. Browse through the local boutiques, or relax and enjoy a coffee in one of the many cafes.

Chiclana, just 10 minutes away, has something for everyone and if you are after that holiday bargain visit the busy market every Tuesday.

Nearby is the Historic city of Cadiz, a port dating back to pre roman times, or for a change you can shop at the modern shopping centre in San Fernando 20 minutes away.

Why not take a day trip to Gibraltar and do a bit of duty free shopping or for the more adventurous, have you ever been to North Africa and shopped in the Kazbar?

MARKETS & FAIRS

Each town in Andalucia boasts its own local market. Bringing colour and a chance to find that holiday bargin. See our website www.costa-luz.com for a list of some of the more local markets.