5-Day Bicycle Route on the Sierra Greenway in Cádiz
Cádiz
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€665.00
What to do in Cádiz
Plans, activities and things to see in Cádiz
Cádiz
About Cádiz
Cádiz offers a unique combination of nautical activities with Atlantic winds and nature routes in the Parque Natural Bahía de Cádiz. Valdelagrana beach (El Puerto de Santa María) and Los Lances beach (Tarifa, 100 km away) are two of the best kitesurfing spots in Europe, with Levante and Poniente winds blowing over 300 days a year. La Victoria beach and the Cádiz shoreline support surfing, stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking in the bay. The Parque Natural Bahía de Cádiz (10,522 ha) concentrates...
Cádiz offers a unique combination of nautical activities with Atlantic winds and nature routes in the Parque Natural Bahía de Cádiz. Valdelagrana beach (El Puerto de Santa María) and Los Lances beach (Tarifa, 100 km away) are two of the best kitesurfing spots in Europe, with Levante and Poniente winds blowing over 300 days a year. La Victoria beach and the Cádiz shoreline support surfing, stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking in the bay. The Parque Natural Bahía de Cádiz (10,522 ha) concentrates salt marshes where over 200 bird species can be spotted.
The strong-wind season (Levante) runs from June to September, ideal for kitesurfing and windsurfing. Autumn and spring are calmer and perfect for sea kayaking and hiking through the marshes. Winter is mild (12–17 °C) and allows outdoor activities all year round. The A-4 connects Cádiz with Seville (120 km) and Madrid (640 km) via the motorway.
Highlights
- • Kitesurfing and windsurfing at Valdelagrana with Levante and Poniente over 300 days a year
- • Surfing at La Victoria beach and the breaks along the Cádiz coast
- • Sea kayaking through the Bay of Cádiz and the Parque Natural marshes
- • Birdwatching with over 200 species in the bay's salt marshes
Best time to visit
June to September for kitesurfing and windsurfing with Levante; October to March for Atlantic surfing and migratory birdwatching in the marshes.
Practical tips
For kitesurfing around Cádiz, check the Levante forecast on Windguru before booking: days with over 25 knots are favoured by advanced riders but can be intense for beginners.
