PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
E
Destinations
Home›Destinations›El Puerto de Santa María
EuropeSpainAndalusia

El Puerto de Santa María

Andalusia, Spain · Europe

About El Puerto de Santa María

El Puerto de Santa María is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Puerto Real, 49km from Doñana National Park.

El Puerto de Santa María is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 88,364, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, El Puerto de Santa María 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 El Puerto de Santa María to your route.

About El Puerto de Santa María

El Puerto de Santa María (Spanish pronunciation: [el ˈpweɾto ðe ˈsanta maˈɾi.a]), locally known as El Puerto and historically in English as Port Saint Mary, is a municipality of Spain located on the banks of the Guadalete River in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia. As of 2016, the city has a population of c. 88,184, of

Read more which some 50,000 live in the urban center, and the remainder in the surrounding areas. The town of El Puerto de Santa María is located 10 km (6 mi) northeast of Cádiz, across the bay of Cádiz.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in El Puerto de Santa María

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 El Puerto de Santa María.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near El Puerto de Santa María.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in El Puerto de Santa María?

El Puerto de Santa María 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 El Puerto de Santa María?

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

Where is El Puerto de Santa María located?

El Puerto de Santa María is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 36.5939 latitude, -6.2330 longitude.

What is the population of El Puerto de Santa María?

El Puerto de Santa María has a population of approximately 88,364 people, making it a town in Spain.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with El Puerto de Santa María 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 El Puerto de Santa María. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
88,364
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Andalusia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.5939, -6.2330

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 El Puerto de Santa María

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.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Cádiz Old Town

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

9 km · about 15 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.

22 km · about 25 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.

42 km · about 50 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.

45 km · about 50 min drive

national park

Doñana National Park

A vast UNESCO wetland of marshes and dunes at the Guadalquivir delta, a crucial haven for migratory birds and lynx.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near El Puerto de Santa María

  • 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.
  • 42 kmArcos de la FronteraA dramatic white town balanced on a narrow limestone ridge with sheer drops on three sides above the Guadalete River.
  • 78 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 El Puerto de Santa María.

Puerto Real

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 40,183

Cadiz

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km awayPop. 116,979

Rota

🇪🇸 Spain

12 km awayPop. 28,848

Jerez de la Frontera

🇪🇸 Spain

13 km awayPop. 212,879

San Fernando

🇪🇸 Spain

13 km awayPop. 95,174

Chiclana de la Frontera

🇪🇸 Spain

21 km awayPop. 83,831

Sanlúcar de Barrameda

🇪🇸 Spain

23 km awayPop. 68,037

Chipiona

🇪🇸 Spain

24 km awayPop. 19,386

Plan a trip around El Puerto de Santa María

Spain road trip planner

Plan a Road Trip from El Puerto de Santa María

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