Los Canos de Meca (Trafalgar Cape):
Here, the sea takes possession of the views through a dense pinewood (4000 hectares) with a wealth of flora and fauna. The 'Torre de Meca' (Tower) built in the 18th century, standing 164 meters above the sea level. The tower at Trafalgar was declared a natural monument. The Trafalgar lighthouse built in 1860,34 meters high, located in front of the location of the historic battle and near the Roman salting basins.
Activities, golf, equestrian, water sports:
Barbate sport marina, located near the fishing port, is an attractive site for fishing & sailing. The whole area is characterised by en extraordinary biological diversity & is known as a bird watcher’s paradise, since it lies on the route of migratory birds on their way to Africa. Great hiking trails along the coast & horse riding along the beach or in the forests invite the active tourist to explore the beauty of this area. Of course windsurfing, kite surfing, sailing and all water sport are possible. The windswept town of Tarifa, only 35km away, is known as Spain’s most famous surf spot. MONTENMEDIO RESORT is one of the privileged places in Southern Europe. Its wonderful flora & fauna can be explored on horseback or from horse-drawn carriages. GOLF course (18 holes) is unrivalled. Volvo, OKI, Renault, etc competitions are disputed here. EQUESTRIAN facilities are the biggest in Europe. Annually more than 2000 horses from 36 countries participate in the competitions.
Day trips, Sevilla, Jerez, Gibral Tar, Tangier.:
For the culturally interested visitor, the province of Cádiz, historically frequented by various cultures such as the Vikings, Berbers, Phoenicians, and Romans, is full of surprising site to explore. Nearby, you can visit the ruins of Baelo Claudia, a major town built by the Romans, from where fish preserves were exported all over the Roman Empire. Vejer de la Frontera, one of Spain’s famous white villages, lies on a hilltop just 14km from Trafalgar. The twisty narrow streets are a walk through the rich history of this town dominated by the Arabs for 593 years. Day trips to Morocco and whale watching trips in the Straights of Gibraltar are not to be missed. JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA (SHERRY WINERIES), at 1 hour drive. GIBRALTAR, at 1 hour drive. SEVILLA, 1.5 hours drive. MARBELLA, 1.5 hours. TANGIER, 1.5 hours. 5 GOLF COURSES at 20 minutes drive.