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Barbate

Andalusia, Spain · Europe

About Barbate

Barbate is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Vejer de la Frontera, 51km from Rock of Gibraltar.

Barbate is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 22,551, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Barbate sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Barbate to your route.

About Barbate

Barbate is a Spanish municipality in the Province of Cádiz, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is a coastal town located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, close to the Strait of Gibraltar. Covering a total area of 142.17 km2, it has, as of 2019, a registered population of 22,518.

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Where is Barbate located?

Barbate is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 36.1924 latitude, -5.9219 longitude.

What is the population of Barbate?

Barbate has a population of approximately 22,551 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
22,551
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Andalusia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.1924, -5.9219

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Barbate

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Vejer de la Frontera

A dazzling white town crowning a hill above the Costa de la Luz, a maze of Moorish lanes and flower-filled patios.

8 km · about 15 min drive

beach

Playa de Bolonia

A wild dune-backed Atlantic beach beside the Roman ruins of Baelo Claudia, with views across to Morocco.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Tarifa

Continental Europe's southernmost point, a windswept town where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, beloved by kitesurfers.

35 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cap Spartel

A lighthouse cape west of Tangier where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, near the Caves of Hercules.

45 km · about 50 min drive

bridge

Puente de la Constitución de 1812

Nicknamed 'La Pepa', this 2015 cable-stayed bridge soars 69 m above the Bay of Cádiz: one of Europe's tallest road decks, with sea-and-city views on the drive across.

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Cádiz Old Town

One of Europe's oldest cities, a sea-girt peninsula of golden-domed cathedral, watchtowers and Atlantic ramparts.

50 km · about 60 min drive

natural wonder

Rock of Gibraltar

The iconic limestone monolith guarding the strait between Europe and Africa, home to the famous Barbary macaques.

51 km · about 60 min drive

racetrack

Circuito de Jerez

A sun-soaked circuit in southern Spain that has been a cornerstone of MotoGP and a frequent Formula 1 test venue for decades.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Barbate

  • 45 kmCap SpartelA lighthouse cape west of Tangier where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, near the Caves of Hercules.
  • 47 kmPuente de la Constitución de 1812Nicknamed 'La Pepa', this 2015 cable-stayed bridge soars 69 m above the Bay of Cádiz: one of Europe's tallest road decks, with sea-and-city views on the drive across.
  • 63 kmArcos de la FronteraA dramatic white town balanced on a narrow limestone ridge with sheer drops on three sides above the Guadalete River.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Barbate.

Vejer de la Frontera

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 12,973

Zahara de los Atunes

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9 km awayPop. 1,200

Conil de la Frontera

🇪🇸 Spain

18 km awayPop. 22,427

Benalup-Casas Viejas

🇪🇸 Spain

19 km awayPop. 6,754

Medina Sidonia

🇪🇸 Spain

29 km awayPop. 11,658

Chiclana de la Frontera

🇪🇸 Spain

32 km awayPop. 83,831

Tarifa

🇪🇸 Spain

35 km awayPop. 18,169

Alcalá de los Gazules

🇪🇸 Spain

35 km awayPop. 5,639

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