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Description
Esta playa, junto con la Playa de la Anegada, también se conoce con el nombre de Playa Urrutia y está localizada entre la Playa Cortadura y la Playa de Camposoto, siendo el acceso a través de la primera.
El Chato is a remote beach of sand in Cádiz (Cádiz). The sand at El Chato is golden.
It measures 2,480 metres long and 40 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.
The registry describes the sea at El Chato as: windy. El Chato can be reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.
The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at El Chato. Hazard signage is recorded at El Chato.
- Length
- 2.480 metros
- Width
- 40 metros
- Sand type
- Dorada (Arena)
- Occupancy
- Medio
- Sea conditions
- Ventosa
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto Deportivo Elcano
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🛟 Lifeguard
- 🚻 Toilets
- 🅿️ Parking
- ⚽ Sports area
- 🏄 Surf zone
- 🍽️ Restaurants
Not recorded in the registry for El Chato: Wheelchair access, Showers, Foot wash, Children's area, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Nudism.
Facilities at El Chato according to the MITECO beach registry. “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty. Always check the signs at the beach before you swim. Beach registry: March 2026 edition.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a lifeguard at El Chato?
Yes. The MITECO beach registry records lifeguards at El Chato, usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.
How do you get to El Chato?
According to the MITECO registry, El Chato is reached easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.
Is El Chato a good beach for children?
El Chato has no children's area on record. With children, check the flag at El Chato on the day before going in.
Does El Chato have a Blue Flag?
No. El Chato is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Cortadura (Cádiz), 2 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make El Chato worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.
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