Los Canos de Meca

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Photo "Los Canos de Meca" by Gus Kisal (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Los Caños de Meca offers a great combination of enchanting beaches, nature reserves, old buildings and lively nightlife.

A holiday in Los Caños de Meca takes you to an old hippie landmark on the coast near where the Battle of Trafalgar was fought. This small seaside village near the town of Barbate, in the province of Cádiz, is a very attractive tourist destination. Its curious name comes from the natural water spouts found in the surrounding cliffs.

Los Caños de Meca's beaches are long and wide, with ample space for both sports and sandcastle building. Here, the most popular activities – besides sunbathing and swimming – are surfing and horse riding. If your stay in the town coincides with the end of the day, watch the sun set over the Atlantic with the Tómbolo de Trafalgar as a spectacular backdrop.

Come to Los Caños de Meca and take the opportunity to visit the La Breña natural park and the Barbate marshes next to the village. This is an important spot for Spanish eco-tourism, with its 12,400 acres which are home to a wide range of ecosystems, as well as native flora and fauna. The village's cliff tops feature an amazing 300-year-old stalactite forest while, in the highest part of the rock formation, there is a well-conserved sixteenth century watchtower.

To the west of the village is the beautiful Tómbolo de Trafalgar, formed by a cape and a small isthmus. Here you can visit the lighthouse, as well as the remains of a Roman salting factory and an old Moorish settlement. This natural monument occupies an important place in Spain's history, as it overlooks the site of the famous Battle of Trafalgar which took place in 1805.

Los Caños de Meca holiday packages make it easy for you so you do not have to worry about anything and just concentrate on your own enjoyment. Don't wait any longer, come and get to know this enchanting spot.

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Hipotels Barrosa Park
4 out of 5
Urb. Novo Sancti Petri, s/n, Chiclana de la Frontera, Cadiz
The price is P4,133 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
P4,133
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (188 reviews)
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Iberostar Waves Royal Andalus
Iberostar Waves Royal Andalus
4 out of 5
Urbanización Novo Sancti Petri, Playa Barrosa, Chiclana de la Frontera, Cadiz
The price is P5,114 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
P5,114
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8.6/10 Excellent! (355 reviews)
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Reviewed on Dec 31, 2024

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Barcelo Conil Playa - Adults Recommended
Barcelo Conil Playa - Adults Recommended
4 out of 5
Calle El Roqueo s/n, Urb. Fuente del Gallo, Conil de la Frontera, Cadiz
The price is P4,769 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
P4,769
P5,246 total
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Stay at this 4-star hotel in Conil de la Frontera. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Playa de La Fontanilla and Playa ...
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Reviewed on Sep 29, 2024

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Aparthotel ILUNION Sancti Petri
Aparthotel ILUNION Sancti Petri
4 out of 5
Carretera Loma de Sancti Petri, Chiclana de la Frontera, Cádiz
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Chiclana de la Frontera. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, breakfast (surcharge), and a free beach shuttle. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (153 reviews)
"Im general its a good place, but its far from the beach."

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2024

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TAIGA TARIFA
TAIGA TARIFA
2 out of 5
Carretera Nacional 340 Kilómetro, 74, Tarifa, Cadiz
Stay at this campground in Tarifa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Playa Valdevaqueros and Ensenada de Valdevaqueros ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (15 reviews)
"Un tuffo nella tranquillità e nella natura. La tenda è confortevole e spaziosa, con un patio esterno fantastico, i letti comodi anche se i cuscini sono bassi. Il profumo di legna delle pareti metteva a proprio agio. Consiglio per ricaricarsi"

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2024

TAIGA TARIFA
Aparthotel Novo Resort
Aparthotel Novo Resort
5 out of 5
Urbanizacion Loma De Sancti Petri, Chiclana de la Frontera, Cadiz
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Chiclana de la Frontera. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay."

Reviewed on May 29, 2024

Aparthotel Novo Resort
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