PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
C
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Chiclana de la Frontera
EuropeSpainAndalusia

Chiclana de la Frontera

Andalusia, Spain · Europe

About Chiclana de la Frontera

Chiclana de la Frontera is worth a stop: 15 minutes from San Fernando, 15km from Puente de la Constitución de 1812.

Chiclana de la Frontera is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 83,831, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Chiclana de la Frontera 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 Chiclana de la Frontera to your route.

About Chiclana de la Frontera

Chiclana de la Frontera (Spanish pronunciation: [tʃiˈklana ðe la fɾonˈteɾa]) is a town and municipality in southwest Spain, in the province of Cádiz, Andalucía, near the Gulf of Cádiz. It belongs to the association of municipalities of the Bay of Cádiz (Bahía de Cádiz), the provincial capital of Cádiz, Jerez de la

Read more Frontera, San Fernando, El Puerto de Santa María, Puerto Real and Rota which form the third largest metropolitan area in Andalusia, behind Seville and Málaga, and the twelfth largest in Spain. It is located 20 kilometres (12 miles) south-east of Cádiz, and borders the municipalities of San Fernando and Puerto Real to the north and Conil de la Frontera to the south. In 1877, the municipality's population was 11,677; in 2012, it was 81,473. It has a surface area is 203 square kilometres (78 sq mi) and a population density of 401 inhabitants / km2. The average elevation is 11 metres (36 ft) above sea level. The economy depends largely upon modern industry, especially salt processing, and tourism, and the municipality is known for its beaches such as the 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) long Playa de la Barrosa, hotels and golf courses in the resort of Novo Sancti Petri. The municipality contains the largest number of hotel beds in the Province of Cádiz and the Costa de la Luz. The town's newspaper, Viva Chiclana is distributed on Thursday mornings.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Chiclana de la Frontera

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Chiclana de la Frontera.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Chiclana de la Frontera.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Chiclana de la Frontera?

Chiclana de la Frontera offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

How do I plan a road trip to Chiclana de la Frontera?

Plan your road trip to Chiclana de la Frontera with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Chiclana de la Frontera as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Chiclana de la Frontera located?

Chiclana de la Frontera is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 36.4198 latitude, -6.1437 longitude.

What is the population of Chiclana de la Frontera?

Chiclana de la Frontera has a population of approximately 83,831 people, making it a town in Spain.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Chiclana de la Frontera as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Chiclana de la Frontera. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
83,831
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Andalusia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.4198, -6.1437

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.

Full driving guide for Spain

Tags

EuropeSpainAndalusiaTown

Worth the detour from Chiclana de la Frontera

6 notable places within an hour's 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.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Cádiz Old Town

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

18 km · about 20 min 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.

25 km · about 30 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.

34 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Arcos de la Frontera

A dramatic white town balanced on a narrow limestone ridge with sheer drops on three sides above the Guadalete River.

47 km · about 55 min drive

beach

Playa de Bolonia

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

50 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Chiclana de la Frontera

  • Right herePuente 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.
  • 47 kmArcos de la FronteraA dramatic white town balanced on a narrow limestone ridge with sheer drops on three sides above the Guadalete River.
  • 73 kmCap SpartelA lighthouse cape west of Tangier where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, near the Caves of Hercules.
  • 79 kmPuerto de las Palomas, GrazalemaThe 1,357 m 'Pass of the Doves' on the hairpinned CA-9104 between Zahara de la Sierra and Grazalema: the signature drive of Andalusia's white villages, with griffon vultures overhead.

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 Chiclana de la Frontera.

San Fernando

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 95,174

Puerto Real

🇪🇸 Spain

13 km awayPop. 40,183

Conil de la Frontera

🇪🇸 Spain

17 km awayPop. 22,427

Cadiz

🇪🇸 Spain

18 km awayPop. 116,979

Medina Sidonia

🇪🇸 Spain

20 km awayPop. 11,658

El Puerto de Santa María

🇪🇸 Spain

21 km awayPop. 88,364

Vejer de la Frontera

🇪🇸 Spain

24 km awayPop. 12,973

Paterna de Rivera

🇪🇸 Spain

27 km awayPop. 5,306

Plan a trip around Chiclana de la Frontera

Spain road trip planner

Plan a Road Trip from Chiclana de la Frontera

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence