Although the summer season officially starts on the 21st of June, the temperatures in Andalucia are already beyond summer-friendly. Which motivates El Puerto de Santa María in Cádiz to start preparations to welcome tourists. This town, located in Cádiz province, has been a famous tourist destination with over 100.000 visitors so far in 2024. With the year not even being half way yet, this amount is a significant increase from the last years. Specifically in Cádiz province, El Puerto de Santa María is the leading town when it comes to welcoming visitors.
Unique activities at El Puerto
It has surpassed other popular destinations like Rota, Sanlúcar, and Chiclana. All these reasons are what drove the town to prepare for the summer days with beaches being the main focus. For this occasion, the town hall of El Puerto de Santa María will be organising a set of events throughout the summer. An example is the Mercado de las Noches de San Juan that residents highly anticipate. It will be an open air market that you can find along the Paseo Marítimo de Valdelagrana. This event is set from Friday June 21st till Sunday June 23th. One thing that makes this market distinct from others is that it will be styled after Ibiza. Yes, you read that right, when you view the different stalls, you will be able to feel the Ibiza vibes. Additionally, it will include vibrant shows that will remind people of the traditional San Juan bonfire.
The impact of drought on beaches
A less pleasant news for visitors is that lamentably enough, the beaches of Cádiz will not have showers or foot baths this summer. As you might already know, Costa del Sol and the whole of Andalucia has been experiencing extreme drought days. Although the beaches are already all cleaned up and equipped by the local council, there are several water services restrictions to comply with. However, to still find a balance and make visitors happy, El Puerto is going to introduce its first dog friendly beach. What an exciting news for dog lovers visiting Cádiz during the upcoming hot summer days.
Residents have been consistent with their request of opening a dog friendly beach. Which is why, the wait is over as it will officially be open on June 1st at El Aculadero. On this year, Valdelagrana, Santa Catalina, Fuentebravia, La Puntilla and the Puerto Sherry Marina have all earned blue flags for their high quality beaches. However, currently Fuentebravía prohibits bathing because of a malfunction of the local pumping station. But, do not worry much as officials are looking into it and coming with a quick solution. Overall, the initiatives this town is currently taking has people expecting result in El Puerto de Santa María being a premier summer destination.