{"id":25937,"date":"2015-02-10T18:58:45","date_gmt":"2015-02-10T17:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/?p=25937"},"modified":"2026-08-07T06:47:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T04:47:26","slug":"el-puerto-de-santa-maria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2015\/02\/el-puerto-de-santa-maria\/","title":{"rendered":"El puerto de Santa Maria - on the Spanish coastline"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 id=\"h-skribent-helena-bergstrom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Writer: Helena Bergstr\u00f6m<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Updated: August 2026<\/em>&nbsp;| After our visit to Seville, we drove the camper to El Puerto de Santa Maria, just north of C\u00e1diz on the Spanish coast. Here we checked into Camping Playa Las Dunas \u2013 a well-maintained campsite by the sea.<\/p><div class=\"sharethis-buttons\"><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"twitter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/twitter.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Tweet<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"facebook\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/facebook.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"linkedin\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/linkedin.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"pinterest\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/pinterest.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Pin<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"reddit\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/reddit.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"digg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/digg.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad7eaafc36f2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad7eaafc36f2\" checked aria-label=\"toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2015\/02\/el-puerto-de-santa-maria\/#El_Puerto_de_Santa_Maria\" >The Port of Santa Maria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2015\/02\/el-puerto-de-santa-maria\/#Camping_Playa_Las_Dunas\" >Camping Playa Las Dunas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2015\/02\/el-puerto-de-santa-maria\/#Visa_pass_tre_ganger_pa_en_dag\" >Show passports three times in one day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2015\/02\/el-puerto-de-santa-maria\/#Mer_att_se_och_gora_i_narheten\" >More to see and do in the neighbourhood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2015\/02\/el-puerto-de-santa-maria\/#FAQ_%E2%80%93_vanliga_fragor_om_El_Puerto_de_Santa_Maria\" >FAQ \u2013 frequently asked questions about El Puerto de Santa Mar\u00eda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2015\/02\/el-puerto-de-santa-maria\/#Prenumerera_pa_vart_nyhetsbrev\" >Subscribe to our newsletter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-camping-playa-las-dunas\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_Puerto_de_Santa_Maria\"><\/span>The Port of Santa Maria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El Puerto de Santa Mar\u00eda is a beautiful Spanish town in the province of C\u00e1diz in Andalusia, located at the mouth of the Guadalete River. The town is known for its long, fine sandy beaches and its rich history with old castles and palaces. The area is also known for the production of both sherry and wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div \n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-uagb-google-map uagb-google-map__wrap uagb-block-9bf9bdc6\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t<embed\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"uagb-google-map__iframe\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Google Map for \"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=El%20Puerto%20de%20Santa%20Maria&#038;z=8&#038;hl=sv&#038;t=m&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"640\"\n\t\t\t\t\theight=\"300\"\n\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t><\/embed>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-camping-playa-las-dunas\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Camping_Playa_Las_Dunas\"><\/span>Camping Playa Las Dunas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Playa Las Dunas campsite is a well-maintained and nice campsite with perfectly straight rows and nice green lawns. Nevertheless, we didn&#039;t really feel comfortable here. Maybe because it felt a bit impersonal. The staff wanted to look very carefully at our passports, but didn&#039;t give us any unnecessary smiles.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-9639846\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88752\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-3613896597 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-175984207\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.adria-mobil.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"adria-freedom-top-banner-588x158px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-toppbanner-588x158px.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-3469175007\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ullbadden.se\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider3613896597 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-3613896597\" );$freedslider3613896597.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider3613896597.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider3613896597.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider3613896597.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider3613896597.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember that small things can sometimes affect the experience. Otherwise, there are nice service buildings here, and you have everything you need. The beach is close, but it felt mostly like a view of the bridge and industries. Maybe it feels different during high season when the heat is on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Camping-Playa-Las-Dunas-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Playa Las Dunas\" class=\"wp-image-62783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Camping-Playa-Las-Dunas-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Camping-Playa-Las-Dunas-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Camping-Playa-Las-Dunas-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Camping-Playa-Las-Dunas-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Camping-Playa-Las-Dunas.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-visa-pass-tre-nbsp-ganger-pa-en-dag\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visa_pass_tre_ganger_pa_en_dag\"><\/span>Show passports three times in one day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>First time<\/em> was when we went shopping at the Carrefour supermarket and paid by card. Using a code was not enough, they wanted to see passports as well. <\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-2143914760\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88753\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-2876798192 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-3752051385\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elmia.se\/husvagn\/for-besokare\/biljetter\/?utm_source=freedomtravel&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=elmiahusvagn_kop_biljett_mars-sep\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-3955357268\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/husbilslandet.com\/i-lager?amount=-1&#038;vehicle_type=camper&#038;price=219000%2C8874149&#038;y=2005%2C2027&#038;weight=1000%2C18000&#038;rea=true\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Demo sale (588 x 158 px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider2876798192 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-2876798192\" );$freedslider2876798192.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider2876798192.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider2876798192.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider2876798192.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider2876798192.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Second time<\/em> was when we bought new internet SIM cards for our phones in a small phone shop. We also had to write our signatures on a small plate so that they could be digitally compared with the signatures on the passports, which had been photographed and scanned into a computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20141225_163922-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Spanien, El Puerto de Santa Maria\" class=\"wp-image-62701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20141225_163922-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20141225_163922-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20141225_163922-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20141225_163922-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20141225_163922.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20150204_090304-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Spanien, El Puerto de Santa Maria\" class=\"wp-image-62704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20150204_090304-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20150204_090304-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20150204_090304-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20150204_090304-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20150204_090304-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The third time<\/em> gilt was here at the campsite in El Puerto de Santa Maria. I tried with the regular camping card, but the only thing that worked was \u201dboth passports\u201d. These were of course copied and then we were given small entry cards with our passport photos on them. The whole thing was very well organised, but it also felt a bit controlled.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banner freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-1039310906\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-2981292258\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/firstcamp.se\/bra-att-veta\/incheckning-efter-stangning?utm_source=display&#038;utm_medium=Freedom-Travel&#038;utm_campaign=Freedom-Travel-sommar-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-224x107.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-433x206.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"280\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/El-puerto-de-santa-maria.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/El-puerto-de-santa-maria-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"bro cadiz\" class=\"wp-image-50345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/El-puerto-de-santa-maria-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/El-puerto-de-santa-maria-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/El-puerto-de-santa-maria-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/El-puerto-de-santa-maria-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/El-puerto-de-santa-maria-1200x673.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/El-puerto-de-santa-maria.jpg 1203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The new bridge to C\u00e1diz, which is (apparently) not yet finished.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mer_att_se_och_gora_i_narheten\"><\/span>More to see and do in the neighbourhood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is of course more to see and do near Puerto de Santa Maria. Here you will find more tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2015\/02\/parken-maria-luisa-i-sevilla\/\">Maria Luisa Park in Seville<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2015\/02\/europas-sydligaste-punkt\/\">Tarifa \u2013 Europe&#039;s southernmost point<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2015\/02\/alhambra\/\">Alhambra in Granada<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/05\/gora-i-spanien\/\">Things to do in Spain \u2013 25 tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/restips\/europa\/sydeuropa\/spanien\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Spanien-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-224701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Spanien-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Spanien-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Spanien-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Spanien-224x126.png 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Spanien-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Spanien-433x244.png 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Spanien-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Spanien.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All our top tips about Spain. Click on the image!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container faktaruta uagb-block-8db376eb default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_%E2%80%93_vanliga_fragor_om_El_Puerto_de_Santa_Maria\"><\/span>FAQ \u2013 frequently asked questions about El Puerto de Santa Mar\u00eda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is El Puerto de Santa Mar\u00eda?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El Puerto de Santa Mar\u00eda is located on the Gulf of C\u00e1diz in Andalusia, on the southwest coast of Spain. The resort is located approximately 20 kilometers northeast of C\u00e1diz and is easily accessible by car, train or ferry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is El Puerto de Santa Mar\u00eda known for?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The city is known for its long sandy beaches, seafood restaurants, sherry bodegas and historic city centre, and many people also use it as a base to visit C\u00e1diz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is El Puerto de Santa Maria worth a visit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Here you will find a calmer atmosphere than in many other coastal resorts in Andalusia, while being close to both beautiful beaches and attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is there to see and do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stroll through the historic city center, visit the Castillo de San Marcos, enjoy the beaches, try local seafood dishes or take the ferry across to C\u00e1diz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Cadiz?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are regular ferries between El Puerto de Santa Mar\u00eda and C\u00e1diz. The journey takes around 30 minutes and is a pleasant way to experience the Bay of C\u00e1diz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many days do you need?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One to two days is enough to experience the town&#039;s highlights, but many stay longer for the beach life or use the town as a base for excursions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are there good beaches?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Playa de Valdelagrana and Playa de La Puntilla are two of the most popular beaches. They have plenty of space and shallow swimming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is El Puerto de Santa Mar\u00eda suitable for campervan travellers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. There are campsites in the area, including Camping Playa Las Dunas, and the resort is a good stop during a road trip through Andalusia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the best time to visit El Puerto de Santa Mar\u00eda?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spring and autumn offer pleasant temperatures and are perfect for sightseeing. 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