La Playa de la Caleta is a small but beautiful beach in the city of Cadiz, Spain. Also known as Caleta beach, it is one of the most loved and popular beaches of Spain. Also called as Baño de la Viña, due to it its proximity to La Viña neighborhood, the beach has always been an inspiration for carnival songs for its ethereal beauty. The beach, situated in the Old City between the San Sebastian and Santa Catalina castles, is thirty meters wide and four hundred meters long. The beach has also featured in number of recent movies like Captain Alatriste, Manolete and the very popular Bond movie Die Another Day, which starred famous Hollywood actors Pierce Brosnan and Halle Berry.
Climate at Caleta Beach :
- Average high temperature is 23.9ºC (75ºF)
- Average low temperature is 11.6ºC (52.9ºF)
- Average precipitation is 59.8cm (23.54 inches)
- Sand color: Golden
- Grain of sand: Fine
- Swimming conditions: Quiet waters
Tourist attractions near Caleta Beach : Plaza de Mina, Plaza de San Francisco and San Francisco Church and Convent, Plaza San Antonio, Plaza de Candelaria, Plaza de la Catedral, Plaza de España, Plaza de San Juan de Dios, Plaza de Falla and the Gran Teatro Falla, Tavira tower, Admiral's House, Roman theatre, Pylons of Cádiz, Las Puertas de Tierra, Baluarte de la Candelaria, Cathedral Nueva, Fine Arts & Archaeology Museum, Oratorio de Santa Cruz, Oratori de San Feligo Neri, Iglesia de San Felipe Neri, Museo Historico Municipal, Gran Teatro, Manuel de Falla, Hospital de Mujeres, Ayuntamiento, Torre Tavira, Calle Ancha, Parque Genovés
Events at Caleta Beach : The Carnival of Cadiz is the biggest event of the city. It is considered to be the third largest carnival in the world after the Rio de Janeiro and Trinidad carnivals. The carnival is an extravagant mixture of performances by Chirigotas,Comparsas, Romanceros, Quartets and colorful parades.
