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Description
La Playa de La Calzada es una playa muy ancha, donde se realizan las famosas carreras de caballos organizadas todos los veranos, por lo que también se la conoce como El Hipódromo. También se encuentran referencias a ella como Playa de La Media Legua y
La Calzada is an urban beach of sand in Sanlúcar de Barrameda (Cádiz). At La Calzada the sand is golden.
It measures 2,300 metres long and 60 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.
The registry describes the sea at La Calzada as: calm water. La Calzada can be reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.
La Calzada is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. La Calzada has hazard signage on record.
- Length
- 2.300 metros
- Width
- 60 metros
- Sand type
- Dorada (Arena)
- Occupancy
- Alto
- Sea conditions
- Aguas tranquilas
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Virgen del Camino
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto Deportivo de Chipiona
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🛟 Lifeguard
- ♿ Wheelchair access
- 🚿 Showers
- 🚻 Toilets
- 🚰 Foot wash
- 🅿️ Parking
- 👶 Children's area
- ⚽ Sports area
- 🏄 Surf zone
- 🤿 Diving
- ⛱️ Umbrella rental
- 🛏️ Sunbed rental
- 🍽️ Restaurants
Not recorded in the registry for La Calzada: Nudism.
Facilities at La Calzada 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 La Calzada?
Yes. La Calzada has lifeguards per MITECO; cover usually runs only through the bathing season, and the hours are on the signs.
How do you get to La Calzada?
According to the MITECO registry, La Calzada is reached easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.
Is La Calzada a good beach for children?
La Calzada has a children's area on record and the registry describes calm water. Before swimming at La Calzada, check the flag and the day's sea state.
Does La Calzada have a Blue Flag?
No. La Calzada is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Micaela (Chipiona), 7 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, La Calzada can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.
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